MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY WINS 2026 HEART WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
May 5, 2026

MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY WINS 2026 HEART WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Presented by 516 Sports Capital

Presented by 516 Sports Capital  

SMITHVILLE, Mo. — Mount Mercy captured the 2026 Heart Women's Golf Conference Championship at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex, finishing with a team score of 936 to claim the title and earn an automatic berth to the NAIA Women's Golf National Championships, May 12-15 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. 

The Mustangs were followed by Clarke, which placed second, while Baker rounded out the top three in the final standings. 

Final team standings included Mount Mercy (936), Clarke (660), Baker (998), William Woods (1007), William Penn (1021), Missouri Valley (1033), Park (1052), MidAmerica Nazarene (1085), Central Methodist (1104), Grand View (1109), and Peru State (1125). Missouri Baptist withdrew from the event, while Graceland and Culver-Stockton competed with individuals only and did not record team scores. 

2026 Heart Women's Golf Major Awards 

Player of the Year: Chiara Bothe, Mount Mercy 
Coach of the Year: Jordan Amelon, Mount Mercy  
Freshman of the Year: Chiara Bothe, Mount Mercy 
Individual Medalist: Chiara Bothe, Mount Mercy (226 Final Score) 

Final Team Standings 

  1. Mount Mercy — 936 

  1. Clarke — 660 

  1. Baker — 998 

  1. William Woods — 1007 

  1. William Penn — 1021 

  1. Missouri Valley — 1033 

  1. Park — 1052 

  1. MidAmerica Nazarene — 1085 

  1. Central Methodist — 1104 

  1. Grand View — 1109 

  1. Peru State — 1125 

Missouri Baptist — WD 

Graceland – Individuals Only, No Team Score  

Culver-Stockton – Individuals Only, No Team Score 

 

The 2026 Heart Women's Golf All-Conference Team was also announced following the championship. The 15-player team includes the five low medalists, including ties, with the remaining selections determined by Golfstat adjusted scoring average. 

2026 Heart Women's Golf All-Conference Team 

Mount Mercy – Chiara Bothe 
Clarke – Amalia Ortega 
MidAmerica Nazarene – Amy Fusedale 
Mount Mercy – Gracie Murray 
William Woods – Pilar Ariaudo 
Park – Micaela Suhl 
William Penn – Gabriana Franco 
Missouri Valley – Hanna Rieker 
Park – Kim Albertus 
Mount Mercy – Carli Irvine 
Baker – Kate Braden 
Grand View – Elssy Pous 
William Penn – Sarah Gutuza 
Baker – Izabelle Bäckström 
Baker – Reagan Kauth 

Mount Mercy will represent the Heart at the 2026 NAIA Women's Golf National Championships in May at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Ypsilanti, Michigan.