MELBOURNE, Ark. - For the fourth-straight year, the Columbia College women's golf team secured the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Tournament title. This also marks the fourth AMC Tournament title in program history. Freshman
Ellie Soderholm was crowned the individual AMC Champion, named Player of the Year, and Freshman of the Year.
The Cougars took four of the top ten spots in the tournament, resulting in All-Conference honors.
Ellie Soderholm,
Viviana Boix,
Camryn Swinfard, and
Ashlyn Sanders were also named to the First Team.
Elizabeth Bigler and
Alyssa Joyce were both awarded Honorable Mention All-Conference.
Individual Finishes:
1.
Ellie Soderholm - 75-71 (146)
2.
Viviana Boix - 76-77 (153)
T6.
Camryn Swinfard - 80-79 (159)
8.
Ashlyn Sanders - 82-79 (161)
17.
Elizabeth Bigler - 90-85 (175)
Team Finishes:
1. Columbia College - 313-306 (619)
2. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy - 680
3. Central Baptist College (Ark.) - 693
4. William Woods University (Mo.) - 696
5. Missouri Baptist University - 701
6. Williams Baptist University (Ark.) - 746
7. Cottey College (Mo.) - 1010
With the conference title, Columbia earned an automatic berth into the 30th Annual NAIA Championships. The Cougars will compete in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the Eagle Crest Golf Club May 13-16.