Indiana Women's Golf Finishes 17th at Landfall Tradition
The Hoosiers concluded their fall competition schedule in Wilmington, North Carolina, with a 58-over-par team performance.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Golf
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Indiana University's women's golf team placed 17th out of 18 participating teams at the Landfall Tradition tournament. The squad wrapped up their 2026 fall season on the par-72 course at the Country Club at Landfall.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as the final test for the Hoosiers before transitioning to their upcoming spring competition slate. Performance data from this event helps the program refine its approach for national-level play.
The team finished the three-day event at 58-over-par, with Sheridan Clancy leading the effort by tying for 17th place at 6-over-par. Katie Poots, who won the 2026 Irish Women's Amateur Close Championship, notably recorded two eagles during the second round.
The players
Indiana University Women's Golf
This collegiate athletic program holds a 45th national ranking and represents the university in major golf tournaments.
Sheridan Clancy
A member of the Indiana women's golf team who finished as the top performer for the squad at the Landfall Tradition.
Katie Poots
An Indiana golfer who previously won the 2026 Irish Women's Amateur Close Championship in July 2026.
The details
Five team members competed over three days, with Saia Rampersaud finishing at 18-over-par, Cara Heisterkamp at 26-over-par, and Harriet Lockley at 33-over-par. The team currently maintains a 287.27 scoring average.
Timeline
The Landfall Tradition tournament occurred from Oct. 23-25, 2026.
Indiana begins its spring competition slate on Feb. 1-3, 2027, at the Paradise Invitational.
Season Trajectory
This performance closes out the fall portion of the season for the Hoosiers, providing a baseline for their standing within the NCAA women's golf national ranking system. The team will look to use the winter training period to improve their 287.27 scoring average before returning in February.
The team's 17th-place result concludes their fall campaign with a total of 58-over-par. Fans can track the roster's progression as the team carries its 45th national ranking into the upcoming spring schedule.
The takeaway
Golf performance is often determined by consistency across multiple rounds on challenging courses. Maintaining focus, as demonstrated by the eagles recorded during the second round, remains a key goal for the team's development.
What happens next
The Indiana women's golf team will compete at the Paradise Invitational in Boca Raton, Florida, from Feb. 1-3, 2027.
Further reading
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