Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, February 2, 2026
The UNCW women’s golf team, led by junior Minouche Rooijmans, showcased their skills at the Purdue Puerto Rico Classic, finishing tied for 13th place. Rooijmans ended with a score of 213, while her teammate Victoria Levy made significant contributions with 10 birdies. The tournament, held at the Grand Reserve Golf Club, featured 18 teams, including several top-ranked programs, with Arkansas taking the team title. The Seahawks are now gearing up for their next competition in Houston, Texas.
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Junior Minouche Rooijmans led the UNCW women’s golf team at the Purdue Puerto Rico Classic, finishing tied for 15th place with a total score of 213. The Seahawks concluded the tournament with a combined score of 874, placing them in a tie for 13th position alongside Minnesota. The event, held from February 1-2 at the Grand Reserve Golf Club, featured 18 teams, including five top-25 programs. Arkansas secured the team title with a score of 554, while Abbey Schutte of Arkansas claimed the individual title with a 12-under-par 132 (65-67).
Victoria Levy, a redshirt senior, contributed significantly to the Seahawks’ performance, recording 10 birdies over the two-day event. Freshman Alexis Faieta and sophomore Valencia Chang also participated, with Faieta finishing with a score of 225 and Chang with a score of 232. The team is now preparing for their next competition, the University of Houston’s Chevron Collegiate, scheduled for February 23-24 in Houston, Texas.
The Purdue Puerto Rico Classic is a prestigious tournament that attracts top collegiate golf teams from across the nation. The Grand Reserve Golf Club, known for its challenging layout, provides a competitive environment for teams to showcase their skills early in the spring season.
Key Features of the Purdue Puerto Rico Classic
- Location: Grand Reserve Golf Club, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
- Dates: February 1-2, 2026
- Number of Teams: 18, including five top-25 programs
- Team Champion: Arkansas with a score of 554
- Individual Champion: Abbey Schutte of Arkansas with a 12-under-par 132 (65-67)
FAQ
- What was Minouche Rooijmans’ final score at the Purdue Puerto Rico Classic?
- Minouche Rooijmans finished tied for 15th place with a total score of 213.
- How did the UNCW women’s golf team perform in the tournament?
- The Seahawks concluded the tournament with a combined score of 874, placing them in a tie for 13th position alongside Minnesota.
- Who won the team and individual titles at the Purdue Puerto Rico Classic?
- Arkansas secured the team title with a score of 554, while Abbey Schutte of Arkansas claimed the individual title with a 12-under-par 132 (65-67).
- What is the Seahawks’ next scheduled competition?
- The team is preparing for the University of Houston’s Chevron Collegiate, scheduled for February 23-24 in Houston, Texas.
- Where was the Purdue Puerto Rico Classic held?
- The tournament took place at the Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
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