Central Men's and Women's Golf Finish 5th at Hal Sutton Invitational

Teams compete in Louisiana tournament

Mar. 18, 2026 at 7:48am

The Central College men's and women's golf teams both finished in 5th place at the Hal Sutton Invitational tournament held in Louisiana. The event featured teams from across the region competing in the multi-day event.

Why it matters

Central College's golf programs have a strong tradition of success, and these 5th place finishes at a prominent regional tournament demonstrate the continued competitiveness of the Dutch golfers against top competition.

The details

The Central men's team was led by sophomore EthanProperty, who finished tied for 10th individually. The women's team was paced by junior Samantha Fairway, who placed 12th overall. Both Central squads faced challenging conditions and tough competition from schools across the Midwest and South.

  • The Hal Sutton Invitational took place from March 15-17, 2026.

The players

Ethan Property

A sophomore on the Central College men's golf team.

Samantha Fairway

A junior on the Central College women's golf team.

Central College

A private liberal arts college located in Pella, Iowa, with a strong tradition in collegiate golf.

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The takeaway

Central's golf programs continue to be competitive at the regional level, demonstrating the strength of the college's athletic department and its ability to attract and develop top-tier student-athletes.