Indiana Golf Teams Finished Fall Tournaments Strong
The women's squad secured a victory in Illinois while the men's team placed fourth in West Lafayette.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Golf
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The Indiana women's golf team captured first place at the Illini Women's Invitational with a final score of 24-under-par. Meanwhile, the Indiana men's team finished fourth at the Purdue Fall Invitational with a three-round total of 19-over-par.
Why it matters
These results highlight the current competitive form of Indiana's collegiate golf programs as they conclude their fall tournament schedules. The strong individual performances further demonstrate the depth of the rosters as the teams look ahead to future competitions.
The Indiana women's team achieved a 24-under-par finish, led by Cara Heisterkamp who tied for third with an 11-under-par record. The men's team finished with a 19-over-par score, with Cole Starnes tying for second at 7-under-par.
The players
Cara Heisterkamp
She is a member of the Indiana women's golf team who recently tied for third place with a personal record score.
Cole Starnes
He is a golfer for the Indiana men's team who secured a tie for second place in the Purdue Fall Invitational.
The details
At the Medinah Country Club, the women's team outperformed 14 other schools over two days of play. The men's tournament in West Lafayette utilized a play-six, score-five format over 54 holes to determine their final standing.
Timeline
The Indiana golf teams competed in their respective fall tournaments on October 12-13, 2026.
The Indiana women's golf team is scheduled to compete in the Landfall Tradition from October 23-25, 2026.
Season Trajectory
These results help solidify the standing of both teams within the NCAA Division I golf regular season schedule. The win positions the women's team well for their final fall competition while the men's team maintains momentum for the remainder of their developmental year.
The women's first-place finish significantly boosts their standing heading into the final fall event at Landfall. For the men's team, the fourth-place result provides a concrete baseline for their 54-hole scoring consistency.
The takeaway
Consistent scoring across tournament formats remains the primary driver of success for collegiate golf teams. Athletes looking to improve their standing should focus on achieving personal records like the 11-under-par performance seen in this event.
What happens next
The Indiana women's golf team will compete at the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, North Carolina, from October 23-25, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on the state's collegiate programs, visit Golf.
Source note: This article includes information reported by COLUMN: 'I Love Boosters' features wacky surrealist visuals and hilarious comedy - Indiana Daily Student.
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