Anderson, IN - The Translyvania University Pioneers won the 2026 HCLC Women's Golf Championship, concluding Sunday's play with a 13 stroke advantage to claim the title. The Championship was hosted by Anderson University at the Anderson Country Club.
2026 HCAC Women's Golf Championship Page
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Tournament Scoring
Rose-Hulman’s Erin Nolan captured medalist honors to headline a competitive tournament field this weekend.
Transylvania finished atop the team standings at +141, holding off Rose-Hulman (+154) for the championship. Mount St. Joseph (+175) rounded out the top three, followed by Anderson (+191), Earlham (+234), and Bluffton (+235). Hanover and Franklin also had golfers competing as individuals, with Hanover's Cassidy Clark finishing in the top five.
Rose-Hulman's Nolan delivered the tournament’s best individual performance, finishing at +14 (233) across three rounds. The Rose-Hulman standout opened with a +2 (75) first round before posting rounds of +7 (80) and +5 (78) to secure a comfortable victory. Fightin' Engineer teammate Elizabeth Ma also turned in a strong showing for Rose-Hulman, placing second overall at +23 (242) after rounds of +5 (78), +10 (83), and +8 (81).
Transylvania’s Nicole Mears led the way for the team champion Pioneers with a third-place finish at +28 (247). Mears carded consistent rounds on all three days as the Pioneers used depth throughout their lineup to capture the tournament crown.
Mount St. Joseph’s Debra Brogan finished fourth individually at +31 (250), while Hanover’s Cassidy Clark rounded out the top five at +32 (251).
Tranyslvania coach Tom Campbell was named the 2026 HCAC Women’s Golf Coach of the Year. The HCAC also recognizes the top-5 finishers as the All-Tournament team, with the members listed below.
2026 Medalist: Erin Nolan, Rose-Hulman
2026 Coach of the Year: Tom Campbell, Transylvania
2026 HCAC All-Conference Team (Top 5 Finishers):
| 1 |
Erin Nolan |
Rose-Hulman |
+14 (233) |
| 2 |
Elizabeth Ma |
Rose-Hulman |
+23 (242) |
| 3 |
Nicole Mears |
Transylvania |
+28 (247) |
| 4 |
Debra Brogan |
MSJ |
+31 (250) |
| 5 |
Cassidy Clark |
Hanover |
+32 (251) |
With the Championship title, Transylvania will now go play in the Division III National Championship tournament as the HCAC Automatic Bid recepient.
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