Millikin Women's Golf Wraps Fall at Golfweek Classic
The Millikin University women's golf team finished 23rd in the Golfweek October Classic in Destin, Florida.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Golf
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The Millikin University women's golf team concluded its 2026 fall season with a 23rd-place finish at the Golfweek October Classic. The squad recorded a team score of 1,035 over three days of competition at the Sandestin Resort.
Why it matters
The tournament served as the final competition for the team's 2026 fall schedule. It provides a baseline for the roster as they prepare for the upcoming spring season.
The Millikin team recorded a 1,035 total score on a par-72, 5,596-yard course in Destin. Ava Hackman led the team tied for 83rd with a 253, followed by Madelyn Beck, Ruby Haegen, Lindsay Jackson, and Zoey Beard.
The players
Millikin University
This is a private university located in Decatur, Illinois, that sponsors various intercollegiate athletic programs.
Ava Hackman
She is a member of the Millikin University women's golf team who finished in a tie for 83rd at the tournament.
Madelyn Beck
She is a golfer for Millikin University who placed 97th in the Golfweek October Classic.
Ruby Haegen
She is a student-athlete representing Millikin University in women's golf.
Lindsay Jackson
She is a collegiate golfer competing for the Millikin University women's golf team.
The details
Competing against a field of 24 teams, the Millikin roster finished the tournament with scores ranging from 253 to 268 across individual competitors. The event utilized a par-72, 5,596-yard course at the Sandestin Resort.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The final round of the Golfweek October Classic concluded.
March 8, 2027: The team is scheduled to resume the 2026-27 season.
Season Trajectory
The conclusion of the Golfweek October Classic marks the end of the fall development phase for collegiate programs. This event helps the team establish performance benchmarks against national competitors before shifting focus to the spring championship season.
Millikin finished 23rd in the team standings at the Golfweek October Classic. The performance rankings from the fall schedule will influence rotation decisions for the team as they prepare for the spring season opener in March.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent performance across three days of competition is critical for collegiate golf programs. Players typically use the offseason to refine their short game and course management strategies before the spring schedule begins.
What happens next
The Millikin University women's golf team is scheduled to resume its 2026-27 season on March 8, 2027, at the Port City Classic in Savannah, Georgia.
Further reading
For more updates on regional collegiate athletics, visit the Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pantagraph.
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