The University of Florida women's golf team is returning to the Barbara Nicklaus Cup at Muirfield this weekend, looking to defend their title for the fourth consecutive year. The Gators will face stiff competition from three other top-ranked teams in the field.
The University of Florida women's golf team is set to tee off in the Barbara Nicklaus Cup at Muirfield this weekend, as they look to defend their title for the fourth consecutive year. The tournament will feature three rounds of match play with a field of four top-ranked teams: Charlotte, Clemson, Florida, and Ohio State.
Gators Tee Off in Barbara Nicklaus Cup at Muirfield
The Gators are coming off a strong fall season, where they won two tournaments and finished in the top five in all five events they played. They are led by senior All-American Yuka Saso, who is ranked No. 1 in the country.
Clemson is the defending ACC Champion and is ranked No. 3 in the country. They are led by sophomore Alice Hewson, who is ranked No. 6 in the country.
Charlotte is ranked No. 13 in the country and is led by sophomore Sarah Spicer, who is ranked No. 25 in the country.
Ohio State is ranked No. 8 in the country and is led by senior Jaclyn Lee, who is ranked No. 19 in the country.
The tournament will be played on the Muirfield Village Golf Club, which hosted the Memorial Tournament for many years. The course is a par-72 layout that measures 6,983 yards.
The Gators will open the tournament on Friday against Ohio State. They will then face Clemson on Saturday and Charlotte on Sunday.
The winner of the tournament will receive the Barbara Nicklaus Cup trophy, which is named after the wife of legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus. The tournament was founded in 2017 and is played annually at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
The Gators are looking to win their fourth consecutive Barbara Nicklaus Cup title and fifth overall. They are the only team to have ever won the tournament more than once.
The Barbara Nicklaus Cup is one of the most prestigious events in women's college golf. The tournament provides a unique opportunity for the top teams in the country to compete against each other in a match play format.
The Gators are confident that they can win the tournament again this year. They have a strong team and are playing well. They are also familiar with the course, which will give them an advantage.
