CANTON, Ga.  – Jessica Mason of Trinity captures the 2025-2026 Women's Golf week one Athlete of the Week honors.
 
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Athlete of the Week:
Jessica Mason | Trinity | SR | Westminster, CO – Mason led the 18th-ranked Trinity women's golf team to a ninth-place finish at the NCAA D-III Preview at the Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, California over the weekend. Mason tied for 11th individually with three other players after shooting an even-par score of 144 (72-72) for the weekend. 
 
Notable Performances:

• Lauren Schwing | Rhodes | JR | Effingham, IL – Junior golfer Lauren Schwing delivered a strong showing at the WU Fall Classic, hosted by Illinois Wesleyan at Ironwood Golf Course in Normal, IL, in the NCAA Division III field. Over two rounds she carded a +7 overall — a 76 in Round 1 (+4) followed by a 75 (+3) in Round 2 — on a challenging par-72 layout. She opened round one with a flawless front nine (even par) and maintained steady play throughout, minimizing errors and staying competitive in tough conditions. Schwing’s consistency over the course of the tournament underscore her value as a key performer for the Lynx women’s golf squad.

2025-26 Women's Golf AOW Archive
Week One Sept. 10 (Jane Stilz)
 
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