Ohio Dominican Women's Golf Finishes 8th at PGA HOPE Collegiate

Rishty Paces ODU at Historic First PGA HOPE Collegiate in Springfield

The Ohio Dominican Panthers women’s golf team hosted eight other programs for the inaugural PGA HOPE Collegiate at Springfield Country Club, wrapping up two competitive rounds on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with an eighth-place team finish, according to ohiodominicanpanthers.com.

Ohio Dominican closed out the tournament with a total score of 656 (+80), putting together rounds of 331 (+43) and 325 (+37). Across the two days of play on the Springfield course, the Panthers tallied one eagle—tying for the most in the entire field—alongside 10 birdies and 82 pars, which tied for the third-most pars among competing teams.

Rishty Leads Panthers with Career-Low 162

Alyssa Rishty led the charge for the Panthers, securing 22nd place overall with a career-low 162 (+18). Her tournament was highlighted by a first-round 82 (+10) followed by an 8-over 80 on Tuesday. Rishty notched an eagle on the par-5 2nd hole during the second round, one of only three eagles recorded across the entire tournament field.

Marissa Cline and Mia Steigerwald both finished tied for 28th place with identical totals of 166 (+22). Cline opened with a 6-over 78 before carding an 88 (+16), while also tying for the team lead with 17 pars. Steigerwald bounced back significantly from a first-round 87 (+15) to fire a 7-over 79, marking a career-best finish.

Ohio Dominican Women's Golf Finishes 8th at PGA HOPE Collegiate

Cindy Moreki rounded out the main scoring group in 34th place with a 168 (+24), posting rounds of 86 (+14) and 82 (+10) while matching Cline for the team lead with 17 pars. Ava Kemp finished 35th at 169 (+25) with rounds of 85 and 84, pacing the Panthers with three total birdies. Competing as an individual, Reagan Kelly placed tied for 36th with a 170 (+26), recovering from an opening 90 (+18) to shoot an 8-over 80 in the final round.

Following the conclusion of the fall tournament slate at Springfield Country Club, the Ohio Dominican women’s golf team will break for the winter before resuming their season in March 2027.