Division II
Dallas Baptist and Findlay Lead WGCA Division II Fall Award Watchlists
Dallas Baptist and Findlay lead the inaugural Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Division II fall award watchlists, announced November 4, with five nominations each.
The watchlists recognize performances during the fall 2026 season across three categories: Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride, PING WGCA Player of the Year and WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine.
A total of 19 coaches, 22 Player of the Year candidates and five Freshman of the Year candidates were selected.
Dallas Baptist and Findlay Lead Nominations
Dallas Baptist earned five nominations, including head coach Kenny Trapp, Player of the Year candidates Ella Cheek, Gracie Grant and Madison Ude, and Freshman of the Year candidate Elle Pistana.
Findlay also received five nominations. Head coach Dominic Guarnieri was selected alongside Player of the Year candidates Ashleigh Duflo, Ellie Yeazell, Emma Myers and Lillian O’Grady.
O’Grady also earned Freshman of the Year recognition, becoming the only Division II golfer named to both individual watchlists.
National Coach of the Year Watchlist
The Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride watchlist features 19 coaches.
Complete Watchlist
- Denton Moore, Anderson (South Carolina)
- Braydon Bennett, Barry
- Hans Kersting, Cal State Los Angeles
- Greg Hutton, Cal State San Marcos
- Kristin Culpepper, Columbus State
- Kenny Trapp, Dallas Baptist
- Santiago Cavanagh, Flagler
- Bradley Robinson, Lincoln Memorial
- Miranda Greene, Point Loma Nazarene
- Krissy Carman, Rollins
- Lyndsey Bevill, Saint Leo
- Charlie Means, Southeastern Oklahoma State
- Connor McCarthy, St. Mary’s (Texas)
- Dominic Guarnieri, Findlay
- Troy Halterman, Missouri-St. Louis
- Shawn Rodehorst, Nebraska at Kearney
- Sierra Campbell, North Georgia
- Grant Spencer, UT Tyler
- Meredith Jameson, West Texas A&M
Findlay Leads Player of the Year Selections
The PING WGCA Player of the Year watchlist includes 22 golfers from 16 universities.
Findlay leads with four selections, followed by Dallas Baptist with three.
Complete Player of the Year Watchlist
- Jaylee Castro, Arkansas Tech
- Iara Martin, Barry
- Ellaclair Leedom, Cal State San Marcos
- Ella Cheek, Dallas Baptist
- Gracie Grant, Dallas Baptist
- Madison Ude, Dallas Baptist
- Aubane Statiotis, Eckerd
- Kalia Polete, Flagler
- Lea Stotz, Grand Valley State
- Sarah Reed, Lander
- Justine Emond, Lee
- Addy Vogt, Rollins
- Emma Thompson, Southeastern Oklahoma State
- Taylor Wilczek, St. Mary’s (Texas)
- Brooklyn Millard, Thomas Jefferson
- Ashleigh Duflo, Findlay
- Ellie Yeazell, Findlay
- Emma Myers, Findlay
- Lillian O’Grady, Findlay
- Mayan Covarrubias, Missouri-St. Louis
- Ellie Riner, North Georgia
- Emmerson Doyle, UT Tyler
Five Golfers Named to Freshman of the Year Watchlist
The WGCA Freshman of the Year Presented by StrackaLine watchlist includes five golfers from four universities.
Findlay leads with two selections, including Lillian O’Grady, who also appears on the Player of the Year watchlist.
Complete Freshman of the Year Watchlist
- Sarah Martin, Anderson (South Carolina)
- Elle Pistana, Dallas Baptist
- Grace Outhavong, Saint Leo
- Chaille Payne, Findlay
- Lillian O’Grady, Findlay
WGCA Looks Ahead to Spring Season
The inaugural Division II fall watchlists recognize coaches and student athletes who made an impact during the opening half of the 2026 to 2027 collegiate season.
Dallas Baptist and Findlay lead with five nominations each, while Findlay has the most Player of the Year candidates.
The WGCA will continue recognizing standout performances throughout the spring season.
