SUU Women's Golf Wraps Up Babs Steffens Invitational

Team finishes 14th out of 16 teams, eyes home tournament in St. George

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Southern Utah University Women's Golf team concluded its participation in the Babs Steffens Invitational, hosted by Stetson University, finishing 14th out of 16 teams. The tournament, held at DeBary Country Club in Florida, provided valuable experience for the Thunderbirds as they continue their season.

Why it matters

The Babs Steffens Invitational featured a diverse range of NCAA Division I programs, offering the SUU team an opportunity to compete against top-level competition and prepare for their upcoming home tournament in St. George.

The details

Kirsten Hall led the SUU team, tying for 52nd place, while Reece Bandemer, Siriporn (Orchid) Luangnam, Ellie Olsen, and Taylyn Wilson also competed for the Thunderbirds. Kiana Roddy competed as an individual and finished 78th.

  • The tournament was held on February 23-24, 2026.
  • The Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational will be held on March 6-8, 2026 in St. George, Utah.

The players

Caylyn McKinlay

Head Coach of the Southern Utah University Women's Golf team.

Kirsten Hall

A member of the Southern Utah University Women's Golf team who tied for 52nd place in the Babs Steffens Invitational.

Reece Bandemer

A member of the Southern Utah University Women's Golf team who tied for 61st place in the Babs Steffens Invitational.

Siriporn (Orchid) Luangnam

A member of the Southern Utah University Women's Golf team who finished 68th in the Babs Steffens Invitational.

Ellie Olsen

A member of the Southern Utah University Women's Golf team who tied for 74th place in the Babs Steffens Invitational.

Taylyn Wilson

A member of the Southern Utah University Women's Golf team who finished tied for 81st in the Babs Steffens Invitational.

Kiana Roddy

A member of the Southern Utah University Women's Golf team who competed as an individual and finished 78th in the Babs Steffens Invitational.

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What they’re saying

“It was fun to travel with the team to Florida. It is a unique experience to play golf all over the United States and the team had fun. We obviously were hoping for better results on the course, but there were some bright spots that we will continue to try and build upon as the fall season continues.”

— Caylyn McKinlay, Head Coach (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The Thunderbirds will now prepare for their home event, the Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational, scheduled for March 6-8 at the Sunbrook Golf Course in St. George, Utah.

The takeaway

The Babs Steffens Invitational provided the SUU Women's Golf team with valuable experience competing against a diverse field of NCAA Division I programs, which will help them prepare for their upcoming home tournament in St. George and the rest of their season.