Fighting Illini set for Illini Women’s Invitational at Medinah

MEDINAH, Ill. – The Fighting Illini are to compete on the Illini Women’s Invitational at Medinah on the Medinah Country Club. The event will likely be held from Monday, October 6, to Tuesday, October 7.

THE SETTING

Just west exterior of Chicago, Medinah Country Club is without doubt one of the most outstanding personal nation golf equipment within the nation. Established in 1924 by a bunch of Shriners, Medinah Country Club options three world-class golf programs, all initially designed by the famend golf course architect Tom Bendelow. The course is about up for a par 72 and 6,166 yards. 

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

This 54-hole stroke play occasion will characteristic 36 holes on Monday and 18 holes on Tuesday. Monday begins with a shotgun begin at 8:30 a.m. CT, and Monday follows the identical sample, with a shotgun begin at 9 a.m. CT. 

THE FIELD

Along with the Illini, this 15-team subject options Alabama, Auburn, Augusta, Central Florida, Charleston, Illinois State, Indiana, LSU, Michigan, Minnesota, San Diego State, SMU, Texas Tech, and Wisconsin. 

FIGHTING ILLINI LINEUP

1. Brielle Mapanao

2. Anna Ritter

3. Alexis Myers

4. Victoria Zheng

5. Erica Lee

Individuals:

Kylie Eaton

Sofia Vargas

Tavia Burgess

Sophia Sulkar

ILLINI AT THE ILLINI INVITATIONAL AT MEDINAH

This would be the seventh time Illinois has hosted the Illini Invitational at Medinah. Most not too long ago, the Illini completed eleventh in 2024. The Orange and Blue’s greatest end at this occasion was third in 2018 and 2019.  

LIVE SCORING

Live scoring for the Illini Women’s Invitational at Medinah will likely be obtainable on Scoreboard powered by Clippd. A recap and outcomes will likely be posted following every day of play.

UP NEXT

The Illini will head to Wilmington, N.C., to compete within the Landfall Tradition on Oct. 24-26.