PHOTO GALLERY - CALVIN/HOPE KICKOFF CHALLENGE - 9-1-26

SAUGATUCK, Mich. – The Calvin women's golf team opened its 2026-27 campaign with the annual Calvin-Hope Kickoff Challenge Tuesday afternoon at the Clearbrook Golf Club.

Freshman Lana Moore (Rockford, Mich./Rockford HS) highlighted the afternoon for the Knights by earning medalist honors with a round of 75, one ahead of Kylie Gernaat of Hope. Her winning score matched a school record for low score at Clearbrook Golf Club and low score for a first collegiate round at Calvin.

Moore was part of Calvin's A' squad that finished second with a team score of 333 with Hope's A' Team coming in at 319.

Senior Andrea Diemer (Wyoming, Mich./Calvin Christian HS) had a round of 81 that tied for fourth place individually overall in Tuesday's competition. Sophomore Ava McConnon (Grand Rapids, Mich./Northpointe Christian HS) had a round of 84 with sophomore Elizabeth Lubowicki (Brighton, Mich./Brighton HS) carding a 93 and freshman Ashley Diovardi (Northville, Mich./Detroit Country Day) coming in at 94 to round out Calvin's A' squad.

Calvin's B' group was led by freshman Andrea Plantz (Lowell, Mich./Lowell HS) with a 90. Junior Brook Haney (Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester HS) had a round of 93, senior Ava Endelman (Las Vegas, Nev./Faith Lutheran HS) recorded a round of 94 and sophomore Elizabeth Van Dusseldorp (Holland, Mich./Holland Christian HS) came in at 95.

COACHES COMMENT: "Getting the season started on a familiar course with our whole roster playing was a great way to kick off the season," said Calvin head women's golf coach Jerry Bergsma. "As a group, we had trouble putting together consistent stretches of good play but there were some good signs that will push us forward. Lana's first collegiate round was one for the Calvin records books. That was very impressive. We're looking forward to getting back to competition on the weekend at Olivet."

NEXT UP: Calvin will compete at the Olivet Invitational Friday and Saturday at the Marshall Country Club. Friday's competition is set to start at 2 p.m.