Santa Clara Golfer Ties Program Record at San Diego State Classic

Kelsey Kim shoots 5-under 67 in final round to finish runner-up, leading Broncos to third-place team finish.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Santa Clara women's golf junior Kelsey Kim tied the program record for lowest 18-hole score with a 5-under 67 in the final round of the San Diego State Classic, moving up six spots to claim runner-up honors with a career-best 6-under 210 total. Kim also broke both the single-season and career program records for rounds under par. As a team, the Broncos finished third overall with a 54-hole total of 11-over 875.

Why it matters

Kim's record-breaking performance and the Broncos' strong team finish continue to build momentum for the program, which has now placed in the top four in all five events so far this season. The team's consistency and individual standout efforts like Kim's are positioning Santa Clara as a force to be reckoned with in women's college golf.

The details

Kim's final round featured seven birdies against two bogeys. She surpassed the previous single-season program record of nine rounds under par and the career record of 17 rounds under par. Teammate Amy Im tied her career-best to-par finish at 1-over 217, while the rest of the Broncos lineup also contributed solid results. Cal State Fullerton won the team title at 12-under 852, 20 shots ahead of second-place UC Irvine.

  • Kelsey Kim shot a 5-under 67 in the final round on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Kelsey Kim

A junior on the Santa Clara women's golf team who tied the program record for lowest 18-hole score and set new single-season and career records for rounds under par.

Amy Im

A member of the Santa Clara women's golf team who finished tied for 11th at 1-over 217, matching her career-best to-par finish.

Cal State Fullerton

The team that won the San Diego State Classic with a 54-hole total of 12-under 852, 20 shots ahead of second place.

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What’s next

The Broncos will have a couple weeks to recover before they make the short drive north to Sacramento to take part in the Causeway Invitational hosted by UC Davis at Del Paso CC, Feb. 23-24.

The takeaway

Kelsey Kim's record-breaking performance and the Broncos' consistent top-four finishes this season have established Santa Clara women's golf as a program on the rise, positioning them as a team to watch in the coming years.