McLean County Times

The Illinois State women's golf team is set to compete in the Illini Women's Invitational at Medinah Country Club on October 6-7. The event will be held on a par-72 course measuring 6,166 yards in Medinah, Illinois. Live scoring for the tournament will be available through Clippd.

The field includes several highly ranked teams based on final rankings from the 2024-25 season: LSU (12), Auburn (17), UCF (35), SMU (38), Charleston (43), San Jose State (45), Illinois (48), Alabama (50), Texas Tech (60), Michigan (65), Minnesota (71), Indiana (72), Wisconsin (75), Illinois State (81), and Augusta (187).

Illinois State's lineup for the tournament features Elise Fennell starting at hole 13A, Reagan Kennedy at hole 14, Alex Sparrow at hole 15, Dani Grace Schrock at hole 16B, and Morgan Jones at hole 16A.

In their previous outing at the Redbird Invitational, Illinois State moved up from eighth place after two rounds to finish tied for sixth among sixteen teams. Elise Fennell achieved a top-five finish while Reagan Kennedy recorded a career-low score of 72 in the final round.

This marks Illinois State's first appearance at Medinah Country Club for the Illini Women's Invitational. The club is recognized as one of golf’s most prestigious venues and has hosted major tournaments such as the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and Ryder Cup.

"Medinah Country Club has stood as one of golf's most high status venues for a century. Known for its demanding layouts, towering trees, and fast greens, the club has hosted U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, and the Ryder Cup, earning a reputation as a true test for the world's best players."

For Illinois State, this tournament offers an opportunity to compete against some of college golf’s top programs on a historic course.