The Bellarmine University women’s golf team is gearing up to compete in the Butler Fall Invitational. This marks their third event of the fall season and takes place on September 29 and 30 at the scenic Highland Golf & Country Club in Indianapolis.
Event Details
- Location: Highland Golf & Country Club, Indianapolis, IN
- Format: 3 rounds (36 holes on Monday, 18 holes on Tuesday)
- Par: 70
- Yardage: 6,040 yards
- Course Rating: 71.6
- Slope Rating: 121
Competing Teams
The tournament features 14 teams, including Akron, Butler, and Loyola Chicago, among others.
Bellarmine’s Lineup
The Knights will field five players:
- Geriann Ackermann (sophomore)
- Rozlyn Rooke (senior)
- Piper Davis (senior)
- Abigayle Buchanan (sophomore)
- Taylor Dunkle (freshman)
Raquelle Nelson (sophomore) will participate as an individual.
Player Highlights
Geriann Ackermann has stood out, finishing in the top half of the field in the team’s first two events. Last time out, she tied for 24th place. Rozlyn Rooke returns to the lineup after an illness and was the top finisher for the Knights in an earlier event. Taylor Dunkle is making her debut in the lineup after showing promise in her previous individual outing.
Course Insights
Highland Golf & Country Club has a rich history. The course, designed by golf legends Willie Park Jr. and Bill Diddel, is known for being enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. Its welcoming layout has turned it into a place where many first learn the game, yet it still offers a challenging experience. This balance has made it a beloved destination for over 90 years.
Recent Performance
In their last outing at the Total Athlete Collegiate, Bellarmine tied for seventh out of nine teams. They improved throughout the event, shooting scores of 339 in the first round and then dropping to 315 and 311 in the subsequent rounds.
Historical Context
Last fall at the Butler Fall Invitational, Bellarmine achieved a remarkable second-round score of 294, equaling the second-lowest round in the program’s history. Rooke notably recorded a personal best with a 71.
For real-time updates, check live scores here.
As the Knights prepare for this weekend, their performance will be closely watched, especially by fans eager to see how they fare against a competitive field.
