WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Irish women’s golf team opened the 2024 fall season at Kampen Golf Course Monday as part of the Boilermaker Classic. The Irish finished 11th, posting a 923 (+59) on the tournament. Notre Dame was led by Montgomery Ferreira and Faustine Errecade who each shot a 228 to close out competition tied for 26th overall individually. Ferreira recorded a 72 to round out her individual performance, recording the lowest single round score for the Irish over the two-day event.
“There were a lot of good things this week that we can build off of,” head coach Caroline Powers Ellis said of the Classic. “We are a young team and there will be a lot of learning moments throughout the year. I am excited about what this group can accomplish if we commit to doing the small details really well each day.”
The opening round saw Errecade register three birdies for a team-high while Alex Lapple and Bridget Wilkie matched for three birdies in the second round Monday evening. The lone eagle of the tournament for the Irish came on hole 10 in the second round of play when Ferreira shot three on a par-five hole.
“It’s a quick turnaround to our next tournament at the Folds of Honor Intercollegiate but we will have a few good days of practice and embrace the opportunities that are ahead,” she added.
The Irish men and women return to competition next week at the annual Folds of Honor Collegiate in Grand Haven, Michigan. The tournament will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel.