USC Earns Top Seed at East Lake Cup as Arkansas’ Maria Jose Marin Claims Stroke Play Title

USC secured the top seed in the women’s competition at the 2026 East Lake Cup after finishing stroke play at 8 under par on Monday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Trojans finished two strokes ahead of Arkansas, which placed second at 6 under par. Eastern Michigan took third at 3 under, while Oklahoma State finished fourth at 2 over.

USC was led by Kylie Chong and Jasmine Koo, who each finished tied for second individually at 3 under par. Bailey Shoemaker added a 2 under par round to finish tied for sixth.

Maria Jose Marin Wins Individual Stroke Play Title

Arkansas’ Maria Jose Marin captured individual honors with a 5 under par round, finishing two strokes ahead of four players tied for second.

USC’s Kylie Chong and Jasmine Koo, along with Oklahoma State’s Louise Depadt and Marta Silchenko, shared second place at 3 under.

USC’s Bailey Shoemaker and Arkansas’ Sara Brentcheneff tied for sixth at 2 under. Eastern Michigan’s Karen Tsuru, Laura Gorgees Baeta and Savannah de Bock rounded out the top 10, sharing eighth place at 1 under.

Women’s Stroke Play Team Standings

1. USC: −8
2. Arkansas: −6
3. Eastern Michigan: −3
4. Oklahoma State: +2

Women’s Stroke Play Individual Top 10

Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas: −5

T2. Kylie Chong, USC: −3

T2. Louise Depadt, Oklahoma State: −3

T2. Jasmine Koo, USC: −3

T2. Marta Silchenko, Oklahoma State: −3

T6. Bailey Shoemaker, USC: −2

T6. Sara Brentcheneff, Arkansas: −2

T8. Karen Tsuru, Eastern Michigan: −1

T8. Laura Gorgees Baeta, Eastern Michigan: −1

T8. Savannah de Bock, Eastern Michigan: −1

USC enters the match play portion of the East Lake Cup as the top seed following its stroke play victory.

Full Results

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