WATERLOO, Ill. – The Illinois State women's golf team will look to defend its MVC Championship crown from a season ago this weekend, as the Redbirds and the MVC's other 11 schools will do battle at Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo, Illinois.
Event: MVC Championship
When: April 16-18
Where: Annbriar Golf Course // Waterloo, Ill.
Par: 72
Yardage: 6,716
Live Scoring: GolfStat
Participants (Golfstat Team Collegiate Rankings): Illinois State (158), Missouri State (163), Belmont (164), UIC (167), Murray State (185), Bradley (190), Drake (207), Southern Illinois (217), Evansville (226), Indiana State (239), Northern Iowa (241), Valparaiso (252)
Redbird Lineup (with tee time off of the first hole): Dani Grace Schrock (9:30 a.m.), Kira Wolf (9:40 a.m.), Michaela Kverkova (9:50 a.m.), Ali Schrock (10:00 a.m.), Avalon Woodward (10:10 a.m.)
Last Time Out: Rising four spots from the second round, the Illinois State women's golf team finished as the runner-up at the 2023 Colonel Classic, hosted by Eastern Kentucky University. Newcomer Michaela Kverkova tied for the individual runner-up spot, one stroke away from the medalist honor. ISU's final-round 294 was the lowest of any of the teams in the tournament on the second day, as the team gained eight strokes on second round leader Austin Peay, almost enough to cover the 10-stroke difference at the beginning of the day. The Redbirds finished with a three-round 889 – the fifth-lowest team score in program history, behind only Austin Peay's 887.
Redbird History at the MVC Championship: No other school in the MVC has won as many titles - 14 - as the Redbirds have in women's golf, while the 'Birds have also had 13 individual champions, more than double the second-highest total in conference history. The most recent ISU victory came just last season, as Ali Schrock was named the MVC Golfer of the Year in the process. The Redbirds also won during the 2013 season, as Katie Jean also earned her second consecutive medalist honor at the Championship. In a six-year stretch from 2008 to 2013, ISU won five titles, while also bringing home four individual medalist honors during that span.
About the Course: For 29 years, Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo, Illinois has welcomed golfers to a hidden gem located in a small town just outside of St. Louis. Opened in 1993, Annbriar has become known as the hometown destination for golf the whole family can enjoy. Each year, new and returning golfers alike are tested by our challenging and scenic 18 holes of golf. Leagues, tournaments, and golf outings at Annbriar are great ways to get together on the golf course. Annbriar also welcomes golfers and all other patrons to our Smokehouse Restaurant, which is open daily. Our Smokehouse Restaurant is the perfect place to host tournament dinners, family parties, meetings, and other events. Be sure to take a look at what options are available to your group this year. Memberships are available for those interested in enjoying Annbriar to the fullest.
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