Phoenix, Arizona, March 25, 2026
The Kansas women’s golf team achieved a fifth-place finish at the PING ASU Invitational held at Papago Golf Club in Phoenix. This event marked the team’s second consecutive top-five finish. Junior Lyla Louderbaugh led the Jayhawks with a strong performance, tying for 14th place individually. The team recorded a three-round score of 869, showcasing their competitive spirit in a field of 16 teams. This accomplishment follows a successful season, including a second-place finish at the Yale Invitational West and another fifth-place result at the Westbrook Invitational.
Phoenix, Arizona – The Kansas women’s golf team secured a fifth-place finish today, March 25, at the PING ASU Invitational held at Papago Golf Club.
Team Performance at PING ASU Invitational
The Jayhawks competed in the PING ASU Invitational from March 23-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. This marks the second consecutive season that Kansas has achieved a top-five placement at this event. The team recorded a three-round score of 869 (+5) in the 16-team tournament.
Individual Highlights
Junior Lyla Louderbaugh led the Kansas team, finishing with rounds of 70-71-73 (-2) and tying for 14th place individually. This performance marks her eighth top-20 finish of the season and her fourth consecutive event placing in the top 20. Senior Anna Wallin tied for 31st place with scores of 72-74-74 (+4), carding four birdies throughout the competition. Three other Kansas golfers, senior Amy DeKock, sophomore Ebba Nordstedt, and freshman Kinslea Jones, all tied for 39th place. Coach Lindsay Kuhle highlighted the team effort, noting key low rounds from individual players throughout the tournament.
Recent Season Accomplishments
This strong showing at the PING ASU Invitational follows a successful period for the team. Earlier this spring, the Jayhawks finished in second place at the Yale Invitational West, where Lyla Louderbaugh won the event for her second career victory. Louderbaugh was subsequently named the Big 12 Player of the Week on March 12, 2026. Additionally, the team secured a fifth-place finish at the Westbrook Invitational in Peoria, Arizona, on February 23, where Louderbaugh tied for second individually.
Background and Historical Context
The Kansas women’s golf program has demonstrated consistent performance over recent seasons. In the fall of 2025, the team tied for 10th place at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational. A significant historical achievement for the program was its first-place victory at the White Sands Bahamas Fall Invitational in October 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the Kansas women’s golf team’s finish at the PING ASU Invitational?
- The Kansas women’s golf team secured a fifth-place finish today, March 25, at the PING ASU Invitational held at Papago Golf Club.
- Where was the PING ASU Invitational held?
- The PING ASU Invitational was held at Papago Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Who was the top individual performer for Kansas at the PING ASU Invitational?
- Junior Lyla Louderbaugh led the Kansas team, finishing with rounds of 70-71-73 (-2) and tying for 14th place individually.
- When did the PING ASU Invitational take place?
- The PING ASU Invitational took place from March 23-25 in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Has Kansas achieved a top-five finish at the PING ASU Invitational before?
- Yes, this marks the second consecutive season that Kansas has achieved a top-five placement at this event.
Key Tournament Features and Results
| Event | Dates | Location | Team Result | Notable Individual Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PING ASU Invitational | March 23-25, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona | Fifth Place | Lyla Louderbaugh tied for 14th |
| Yale Invitational West | March 9-10, 2026 | La Quinta, California | Second Place | Lyla Louderbaugh won the event |
| Westbrook Invitational | February 22-23, 2026 | Peoria, Arizona | Fifth Place | Lyla Louderbaugh tied for second |
| Rainbow Wahine Invitational | October 20-22, 2025 | Lihue, Hawaii | Tied for 10th Place | N/A |
| White Sands Bahamas Fall Invitational | October 20, 2024 | Bahamas | First Place | Three Kansas golfers in top 10 |
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