Dubuque Wahlert Wins County Golf Meet

Junior Elin Mueller leads Wahlert to team title in early-season competition.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:35am

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the dynamic motion and energy of a high school golf tournament, the players' forms dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of color.Dubuque Wahlert's girls golf team celebrates their early season County Meet victory, their explosive energy and talent foreshadowing a promising season ahead.Dubuque Today

Dubuque Wahlert's girls golf team won the County Meet title, led by standout junior Elin Mueller's individual medalist performance. The victory comes in the first week of the spring season, showcasing Wahlert's depth and talent as they aim to defend their state championship from last year.

Why it matters

Wahlert is the defending state champion in girls golf, and this early-season county meet win demonstrates that they have the talent and momentum to potentially repeat as state titlists. Mueller's individual dominance also puts her on the radar as a top contender for the individual state championship.

The details

Elin Mueller, a junior at Dubuque Wahlert, carded a 2-under par 70 to claim the individual medalist honors at the County Meet. Her performance led Wahlert to the team title as well, as the Golden Eagles posted a team score of 314, 12 strokes better than the runner-up team.

  • The County Meet took place on April 10, 2026, the first week of the girls spring golf season.

The players

Elin Mueller

A junior golfer at Dubuque Wahlert High School who won the individual medalist title at the County Meet with a 2-under par 70.

Dubuque Wahlert

The defending state champion girls golf team, which won the County Meet team title with a score of 314.

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What they’re saying

“Elin really set the tone for us today with her outstanding individual performance. The whole team fed off her energy and we're excited to build on this early success.”

— Jill Becker, Wahlert Girls Golf Coach

What’s next

Wahlert will look to carry this momentum into the rest of the regular season as they aim to defend their state championship from last year. Mueller will also be a top contender for the individual state title in the coming months.

The takeaway

Dubuque Wahlert's girls golf program continues to be a powerhouse, winning the early-season County Meet led by standout junior Elin Mueller. This victory shows that the defending state champions have the talent and drive to potentially repeat as titlists this year.