The Elon women's golf team is gearing up for a busy four days of competition, starting with the North Carolina Challenge Cup on April 4 and followed by the Ironwood Intercollegiate from April 5-7. The Challenge Cup is a one-day, 36-hole event in Chapel Hill featuring a competitive field of 13 teams, while the Ironwood Intercollegiate will host 16 teams over three days. Both tournaments will serve as a final preparation for the upcoming CAA Championship scheduled for April 17-19.

By the Numbers
  • North Carolina Challenge Cup: 36 holes, 13 teams participating.
  • Ironwood Intercollegiate: 54 holes, field of 16 teams over three days.
State of Play
  • The Phoenix aim to improve on their fifth-place finish from the previous two CAA Championships.
  • Current lineup includes Ashley Lafontaine, Lilli Downer, Kelly Zhao, Emma Hansen, and Lara Rieke.
What's Next

Post these events, the team will transition to the CAA Championship, seeking to build on their previous successes and enhance team performance leading up to the finals.

Bottom Line

Elon's participation in these two tournaments is crucial for refining skills and strategy ahead of the CAA Championship, which could define their season performance.