The No. 7 Lander women's golf team came close to consecutive tournament victories, finishing second by just three strokes at the 2026 Grand Harbor Classic. Building on their prior success at the Greenwood Women's Invitational, the Bearcats shot a combined 286 (-2) in the final rounds, securing their sixth top-three finish of the season. Top-ranked Wingate clinched first place with an overall score of one-under-par. Notably, Sakurako Tanaka's impressive 67 round tied for the best in the tournament, propelling her into a tie for fourth place. Lander鈥檚 team resumes competition for the Peach Belt Conference Tournament in mid-April, where they aim to defend their title.

By the Numbers
  • Lander women's golf finished 2nd, three strokes behind Wingate.
  • Sakurako Tanaka shot a 67, tied for the lowest round of the tournament.
State of Play
  • The team secured their sixth top-three finish of the season at the Grand Harbor Classic.
  • Seven Top 25 programs competed, with Lander finishing ahead of three ranked teams.
What's Next

Lander will prepare for the Peach Belt Conference Tournament from April 19-21, where they will look to defend their championship.

Bottom Line

The Bearcats demonstrated strong performance and resilience at the Grand Harbor Classic, positioning themselves as formidable contenders for the upcoming Peach Belt Conference Tournament.