MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY WINS 2026 HEART WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Presented by 516 Sports Capital
Presented by 516 Sports Capital
SMITHVILLE, Mo. — Mount Mercy captured the 2026 Heart Women's Golf Conference Championship at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex, finishing with a team score of 936 to claim the title and earn an automatic berth to the NAIA Women's Golf National Championships, May 12-15 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.
The Mustangs were followed by Clarke, which placed second, while Baker rounded out the top three in the final standings.
Final team standings included Mount Mercy (936), Clarke (660), Baker (998), William Woods (1007), William Penn (1021), Missouri Valley (1033), Park (1052), MidAmerica Nazarene (1085), Central Methodist (1104), Grand View (1109), and Peru State (1125). Missouri Baptist withdrew from the event, while Graceland and Culver-Stockton competed with individuals only and did not record team scores.
2026 Heart Women's Golf Major Awards
Player of the Year: Chiara Bothe, Mount Mercy
Coach of the Year: Jordan Amelon, Mount Mercy
Freshman of the Year: Chiara Bothe, Mount Mercy
Individual Medalist: Chiara Bothe, Mount Mercy (226 Final Score)
Final Team Standings
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Mount Mercy — 936
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Clarke — 660
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Baker — 998
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William Woods — 1007
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William Penn — 1021
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Missouri Valley — 1033
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Park — 1052
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MidAmerica Nazarene — 1085
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Central Methodist — 1104
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Grand View — 1109
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Peru State — 1125
Missouri Baptist — WD
Graceland – Individuals Only, No Team Score
Culver-Stockton – Individuals Only, No Team Score
The 2026 Heart Women's Golf All-Conference Team was also announced following the championship. The 15-player team includes the five low medalists, including ties, with the remaining selections determined by Golfstat adjusted scoring average.
2026 Heart Women's Golf All-Conference Team
Mount Mercy – Chiara Bothe
Clarke – Amalia Ortega
MidAmerica Nazarene – Amy Fusedale
Mount Mercy – Gracie Murray
William Woods – Pilar Ariaudo
Park – Micaela Suhl
William Penn – Gabriana Franco
Missouri Valley – Hanna Rieker
Park – Kim Albertus
Mount Mercy – Carli Irvine
Baker – Kate Braden
Grand View – Elssy Pous
William Penn – Sarah Gutuza
Baker – Izabelle Bäckström
Baker – Reagan Kauth
Mount Mercy will represent the Heart at the 2026 NAIA Women's Golf National Championships in May at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Ypsilanti, Michigan.