CANTON, Ga. – Bezzari captures medalist honors in final Fall tournament for the last Athlete of the Week honor in 2026.
Around the SAA:
Chick-Fil-A Invitational
2027 SAA Golf Championship
Athlete of the Week:
Dounia Bezzari | Oglethorpe | SO | Vero Beach, FL - Sophomore
Dounia Bezzari took home medalist honors and the Oglethorpe women's golf team picked up their first win of the season Monday at Stonebridge Golf Club. The Stormy Petrels faced a 10-stroke disadvantage in the final stretch but stormed into the lead with an incredible finish across the last four holes. Bezzari (75-75) shot 2 under over the final four holes and carded four birdies each round to secure the individual and team win for the Petrels.
Notable Performances:
- Lauren Schwing | Rhodes | SR | Effingham, IL - Schwing finished fourth overall at the Chick-Fil-A Invitational hosted by Berry College. In her last Fall event she posted a 75 (+2) and a 77 (+4) with three overall birdies. She led the Lynx to an overall second place team finish.
2026-27 Women's Golf AOW Archive
FALL
Week One: Sept. 16 - (Natalie Catapano, Sewanee)
Week Two: Sept. 23 - (Erica Lee, Trinity)
Week Three: Sept. 30 - (Cat Gavin, Sewanee)
Week Four: Oct. 14 - (Jennie Dong, Trinity)
Week Five: Oct. 21 - (Anika Okuda, Centre)
Week Six: Oct. 28 - (Abi Cerwick, Millsaps)
Week Seven: Nov. 4 - (Dounia Bezzari, Oglethorpe)
SPRING
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