Oklahoma State senior Louise Depadt has continued her championship success after transferring from Tarleton State. The two time WAC Golfer of the Year and conference champion earned her sixth career collegiate victory and first as a Cowgirl at The Ally in October 2026. A native of Lusanger, France, Depadt is focused on helping Oklahoma State compete for Big 12 and national championships while preparing for a professional golf career.
Career Highlights
- Six career collegiate individual victories
- 2025 and 2026 WAC Golfer of the Year
- 2025 and 2026 WAC individual champion
- Two time First Team All WAC selection
- Helped Tarleton State win consecutive WAC team championships
- Five individual victories at Tarleton State
- 13 top 10 finishes in 19 tournaments at Tarleton State
- Tarleton State records of 64 for 18 holes and 205 for 54 holes
- 2026 The Ally individual champion in her first season at Oklahoma State
- Career high No. 218 World Amateur Golf Ranking
Collegiate Results Snapshot
2026 to 2027 Senior Season | Oklahoma State
- The Ally individual champion at six under par 138
- Shot rounds of 70 and 68, leading the field with 11 birdies
- Helped Oklahoma State win The Ally team championship at five under par 571
- Sixth career individual victory and first at Oklahoma State
- Tied for 18th at the Folds of Honor Collegiate
- Finished 28th at the Schooner Fall Classic
2025 to 2026 | Tarleton State
- WAC Golfer of the Year
- WAC individual champion
- First Team All WAC
- Won the Texas State Invitational and Riverbend Intercollegiate
- Runner up at the Georgia State Invitational
- Helped Tarleton State capture its second consecutive WAC team championship
- Finished 15th at the NCAA Waco Regional
- Academic All WAC and CSC Academic All District recognition
2024 to 2025 | Tarleton State
- WAC Golfer of the Year
- WAC individual champion
- First Team All WAC
- Won the Fresno State Classic
- Finished fifth at the Veritex Bank Collegiate
- Helped Tarleton State win the WAC team championship and reach its first NCAA Regional
- Finished 36th at the NCAA Lubbock Regional
- WGCA All American Scholar
Interview Highlights with CGN
Path into golf
Depadt began playing golf around age nine after her grandfather introduced her to the sport. She initially participated in other sports before focusing exclusively on golf three years later.
Moving from France to the United States
Depadt decided around age 12 that she wanted to pursue college golf in the United States. She moved at 17, attracted by the academic and athletic opportunities available.
Development at Tarleton State
Depadt credited improvements in her swing, mental game and overall preparation for her five individual victories at Tarleton State. She believes her dedication since arriving in the United States has contributed to her success.
Family and coaching support
Depadt highlighted the support of her mother, grandparents, siblings and coaches. Her grandparents helped finance her junior golf tournaments in France, while her coaches continue to assist with her development.
Why Oklahoma State
After a successful career at Tarleton State, Depadt wanted a new challenge. Oklahoma State’s competitive environment, facilities, coaching staff and talented roster offered an opportunity to push herself further.
Winning The Ally
Depadt captured her first Oklahoma State individual title with rounds of 70 and 68, finishing at six under par. The victory also helped the Cowgirls secure the team championship.
Balancing academics and golf
Depadt acknowledged that managing academics and competitive golf was challenging when she first arrived in the United States. Developing consistent habits and time management skills helped her balance both responsibilities.
Professional aspirations
Depadt hopes to pursue professional golf after college. Her focus remains on improving her consistency, winning additional tournaments and preparing for the next level.
Senior season goals
Depadt believes Oklahoma State has the talent to contend for both a Big 12 championship and a national championship. Helping the Cowgirls achieve those goals would be a meaningful conclusion to her collegiate career.