LUBBOCK, Texas — BYU women’s golf shot a 2-under final round to win the Red Raider Invitational at The Rawls Course on Wednesday.
Freshman Kate Walker (71-70-73–214) finished second at 2-under par, earning the first top-five finish of her career. All five starters finished in the top 25 as the Cougars earned their first victory since the USF Invitational in April 2025.
“We’re obviously really excited about the win,” head coach Carrie Roberts said. “The girls played great, and everybody contributed. This should give us some confidence moving forward.”
Walker shot a 1-over 73 in the final round to finish the tournament at 2 under. She opened with a birdie on No. 1 before adding bogeys on Nos. 3 and 9. After making the turn, the freshman carded two birdies and two bogeys to finish runner-up, the best individual finish by a Cougar since María José “MJ” Barragán’s victory at the 2025 USF Invitational.
“It felt really great,” Walker said. “When I made a bogey, I came back with birdies and just kept grinding. I am so proud that I kept my head up even though today wasn’t my best. I am even more excited that our team won.”