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LSU Golfer Svensson Finishes Even Par at Clemson Invitational
Svensson posts 54-hole total of 2-over 218 to lead the Tigers
Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:21pm
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LSU graduate student golfer Elsa Svensson fired a second straight round of even par 72 to finish the Clemson Invitational at 2-over 218, just missing a top 20 individual finish. As a team, LSU posted its best round of the weekend with a 6-over 294 to finish 14th at 29-over par 893.
Why it matters
The Clemson Invitational is an important early-season tournament that allows LSU's women's golf team to compete against top programs from the SEC and across the country. Svensson's strong individual performance and the team's improved final round show promise for the Tigers as they prepare for the SEC Championship later this spring.
The details
Svensson had four birdies in the final round, bringing her tournament total to eight. Two players tied for the individual title at 10-under par, while Svensson finished T21. As a team, LSU counted scores from Taylor Riley (1-over 73), Francesca Fiorellini (1-over 73), and Lucia Iraola (4-over 76) in the final round.
- Svensson posted rounds of 74-72-72 over the 54-hole tournament.
The players
Elsa Svensson
A graduate student on the LSU women's golf team who led the Tigers with a 54-hole total of 2-over 218.
Maria Jose Marin
An Arkansas player who tied for the individual title at 10-under par 206.
Lynn Lim
A Vanderbilt player who also tied for the individual title at 10-under par 206.
Paula Francisco
A Florida player who finished third at 9-under par 217.
Taylor Riley
An LSU player who shot 1-over 73 in the final round.
What’s next
The LSU women's golf team will next compete at the SEC Women's Golf Championship in Belleair, Florida starting on April 17.
The takeaway
Svensson's consistent performance and the team's improved final round show that the LSU women's golf team is making progress and building momentum as they approach the SEC Championship later this spring.
