Belmont junior Sloane Biddle has continued her impressive collegiate career during the 2026-2027 season, adding program records and Missouri Valley Conference recognition following a sophomore campaign highlighted by an individual conference championship.
The Old Hickory, Tennessee native captured the 2026 MVC individual title and Huntsville Intercollegiate championship while lowering her scoring average from 76.0 as a freshman to 73.4 as a sophomore.
This fall, Biddle has earned three MVC Golfer of the Week awards, bringing her career total to a program record nine. She also recorded a career low round of 65 at the Evie Odom Invitational and currently leads Belmont with a 72.5 scoring average.
Career Highlights
- 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Individual Champion
- 2026 Huntsville Intercollegiate Champion
- 2025 Brickyard Collegiate Champion
- 2025 and 2026 All MVC selection
- Nine career MVC Golfer of the Week honors, a Belmont program record
- Three MVC Golfer of the Week awards during the fall 2026 season
- 2026 MVC Scholar Athlete Team
- 73.4 scoring average during the 2025 to 2026 season
- Seven top 10 finishes and 10 top 20 finishes as a sophomore
- Four MVC Golfer of the Week honors during the 2025 to 2026 season
- Competed at the 2026 NCAA Louisville Regional
- Runner up at the 2026 Velvet Classic
- T16 at the 2026 Bettie Lou Evans Invitational
- T9 at the 2026 Evie Odom Invitational
- Career low 65 at the Evie Odom Invitational, tied for the second lowest round in Belmont history
- School record 135 through 36 holes at the Evie Odom Invitational
- 208 total at the Evie Odom Invitational, the second lowest 54 hole score in program history
- Leads Belmont with a 72.5 scoring average during the 2026 to 2027 season
Early Years in Tennessee
Biddle grew up playing golf with her father and sisters at Old Hickory Country Club in Tennessee, where she continues to play.
She told CGN that her earliest experiences in golf centered on spending time with family and friends rather than competition.
At Donelson Christian Academy, Biddle competed in both golf and volleyball. She played outside hitter and setter in volleyball, crediting the sport with teaching her discipline, preparation and the importance of being a supportive teammate.
Her junior golf accomplishments included four district championships, three top 10 finishes at the state championship and a victory on the Sneds Tour.
Biddle was ranked No. 6 in Tennessee’s 2024 graduating class by Junior Golf Scoreboard and tied for sixth at the 2024 Tennessee Girls Junior Championship.
She also served as student body president at Donelson Christian Academy.
Choosing Belmont and Making an Immediate Impact
Biddle chose Belmont because she wanted a smaller university environment similar to her high school experience.
During her CGN interview, she discussed the importance of the university’s faith centered community and credited former coach Jordan Lintz for influencing her decision.
Biddle quickly established herself in Belmont’s lineup during the 2024 to 2025 season.
She competed in 10 tournaments, recorded four top 10 finishes and posted a 76.0 scoring average, the second lowest freshman average in program history.
Her first collegiate victory came at the Brickyard Collegiate, where she became the third freshman in Belmont history to win an individual tournament.
She also finished second at the Braun Intercollegiate and earned All MVC recognition.
Sophomore Season and MVC Championship
Biddle improved her scoring average by 2.6 strokes during the 2025 to 2026 season, finishing with a 73.4 average across 32 rounds.
She recorded seven top 10 finishes, 10 top 20 finishes and four MVC Golfer of the Week awards.
Her sophomore season included individual victories at the Huntsville Intercollegiate and Missouri Valley Conference Championship.
Her conference championship earned her a place at the NCAA Louisville Regional, where she recorded a round of 69.
Biddle told CGN that reaching the NCAA Regional was one of her major goals and described the experience as an important milestone in her collegiate career.
She also earned All MVC honors and recognition on the MVC Scholar Athlete Team.
Record Setting Start to 2026 to 2027 Season
Biddle has continued her strong play during her junior season, recording multiple top 20 finishes and establishing new Belmont program records.
She began the fall with a runner up finish at the Velvet Classic, posting rounds of 69, 77 and 73.
At the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky, Biddle finished tied for 16th with rounds of 71, 72 and 73 for a 216 total.
The performance marked her 12th top 20 finish across her previous 13 events and earned her a second consecutive MVC Golfer of the Week award.
That recognition was the eighth of her career, moving her past former teammate Chloe Tarkany for the most weekly conference honors in Belmont history.
Biddle followed that performance with another strong showing at the Evie Odom Invitational in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
She finished tied for ninth with rounds of 70, 65 and 73 for a 208 total, recording her second top 10 finish of the season.
Her second round 65, which included an eagle, four birdies and one bogey, tied for the second lowest individual round in Belmont history.
Biddle also established a school record with a 135 total through 36 holes, while her final 208 was the second lowest 54 hole score in program history.
The performance earned her a third MVC Golfer of the Week award this fall and the ninth of her collegiate career.
Through her latest competition, Biddle leads Belmont with a 72.5 scoring average.
The Bruins are scheduled to conclude their fall season at The Judson in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on October 26 and 27.
Interview Highlights with CGN
Discovering Golf Through Family
Biddle credited her father with introducing her to golf at Old Hickory Country Club. Playing alongside her sisters and friends helped her develop an early appreciation for the game.
Lessons From Volleyball
Competing in volleyball taught Biddle the importance of discipline, attention to detail and teamwork. She believes those lessons helped prepare her for collegiate golf.
Choosing Belmont
Biddle wanted a smaller university with a strong sense of community. She explained how Belmont’s environment and the opportunity to learn from former coach Jordan Lintz influenced her college decision.
Improving Between Freshman and Sophomore Seasons
Biddle attributed her improvement to increased confidence and a better understanding of her potential. After balancing multiple sports in high school, she recognized areas of her golf game that could develop with additional attention.
Competing at NCAA Regionals
Biddle described the NCAA Louisville Regional as one of the most meaningful experiences of her career. Reaching that level had been a major personal goal, and she hopes to return.
Balancing Golf and Academics
As a business major, Biddle relies on preparation and written schedules to manage assignments around tournaments. She also credited Belmont’s professors for supporting student athletes.
Mental Approach and Course Management
Reflecting on her Velvet Classic performance, Biddle explained that she struggled with trying to force results during her second round.
She responded by simplifying her approach, focusing on fairways and greens and remaining patient.
Biddle also emphasized accepting difficult situations on the course rather than allowing one mistake to affect the rest of her round.
Goals for Junior Season
With a new coach leading Belmont, Biddle hopes the Bruins can win tournaments and build confidence heading into the conference championship.
Individually, she wants to continue improving and return to NCAA Regional competition, ideally alongside her teammates.
Family Support
Biddle thanked her parents, sisters and grandparents for their continued encouragement. She shared that her grandparents have attended every tournament so far, while her parents and sisters continue supporting her throughout her career.
CGN Angle
Biddle’s collegiate career at Belmont continues to build on the success she established during her first two seasons.
After winning the Brickyard Collegiate as a freshman, she captured two individual championships as a sophomore, including the MVC title, and advanced to NCAA Regional competition.
Her junior season has brought additional milestones, including a program record nine MVC Golfer of the Week honors and a record setting performance at the Evie Odom Invitational.
With a 72.5 scoring average and three weekly conference awards already this fall, Biddle remains a leading contributor for Belmont as the Bruins prepare for the remainder of the 2026 to 2027 season.