WIAA Girls State Golf Championships Opened in Madison
Student-athletes completed the first round of the 36-hole state golf tournament at University Ridge.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Golf
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) girls state golf championships began on October 12 at University Ridge in Madison. Competitors played the first 18 holes of the two-day, 36-hole tournament to establish the initial standings.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as the culminating event for high school golfers across Wisconsin to determine state team and individual champions. First-round performances set the competitive landscape for the final day of play.
Divine Savior Holy Angels leads the D1 team field with a first-round score of 323, while McKenna Nelson holds the individual lead at 69. In D2, Aubrey Molaison carded a 70, and Lake Country Lutheran sits in fourth place with 370 strokes.
The players
WIAA
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association is the governing body for high school athletics and activities throughout the state.
Divine Savior Holy Angels
This private Catholic high school in Milwaukee fields highly competitive athletic programs.
McKenna Nelson
The student-athlete currently leads the D1 individual field at the state tournament.
Aubrey Molaison
The student-athlete currently holds the top position in the D2 individual standings.
Lake Country Lutheran
This high school institution participates in the state tournament and is based in Hartland.
The details
Golfers completed the first half of the 36-hole championship at the University Ridge course in Madison. The field now prepares for the final round to conclude the season for these high school programs.
Timeline
The first round of the tournament took place on Oct. 12.
The final round of the championships occurs on Oct. 13.
Season Trajectory
This tournament is a component of the WIAA state championship series that annually determines high school athletic supremacy in Wisconsin. The outcome at University Ridge will directly finalize the season rankings for teams and individuals in both D1 and D2 categories.
Divine Savior Holy Angels enters the final day with an 8-stroke lead in the D1 team standings. The field must overcome this gap during the remaining 18 holes to change the current championship trajectory.
The takeaway
The state tournament rewards consistency across two rounds of play at University Ridge. Athletes who manage the course conditions effectively on the final day will determine the season outcomes.
What happens next
The tournament concludes with the final 18 holes of play occurring on Oct. 13.
Further reading
For more on high school sports developments, visit the Wisconsin Golf section.
