Bulldogs Win 2026 Mason Rudolph Championship
State won by one stroke at two under par, with every golfer in its team lineup inside the top 20. Alicia Bellendir's late eagle and Samantha Whateley's closing par secured the championship.
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State won by one stroke at two under par, with every golfer in its team lineup inside the top 20. Alicia Bellendir's late eagle and Samantha Whateley's closing par secured the championship.
A team round of 279 lifted State into second with one round remaining. Samantha Whateley shot 67 and sits two strokes behind the individual leader.
State opened with an even par 284 and sits fifth after one round. Samantha Whateley and Alicia Bellendir each shot 70, with two rounds still to play.
Avery Weed and Samantha Whateley lead State's lineup at Vanderbilt Legends Club, while transfer Alona Avery is set for her first tournament appearance as a Bulldog.