The Notre Dame women’s golf team demonstrated resilience and steady improvement over three rounds at the 2025 Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational, held Oct. 6 and 7 at Lawrence Country Club. Facing a competitive field of 14 collegiate teams, the Irish gained valuable experience and saw standout performances from several players.
Freshman Jordan Levitt led the team, posting rounds of 76, 71 and 74 for a three-day total of 221 (+8). Levitt’s strong second round, a 71 (even for the day), showcased her ability to respond under pressure and provided a consistent anchor for the team.
Freshman Sawyer Brockstedt also had a solid tournament, carding rounds of 73, 73 and 77 for a total of 223 (+10). Brockstedt’s consistency across the first two rounds helped keep the Irish competitive in the early stages, even as the course presented challenges.
Sophomore Maddy Bante posted scores of 78, 75 and 74 (+14 total), demonstrating steady improvement after each round. Junior Alexsandra Lapple finished with rounds of 78, 75 and 80 (+20), showing resilience even as she navigated a demanding layout. Sophomore Bridget Wilkie recorded 75, 86 and 85 (+33), and Notre Dame individual entrant sophomore Faustine Errecade contributed with rounds of 86, 81 and 81 (+35).
Though Notre Dame did not contend for the team title, the Sunflower Invitational offered key takeaways. Players learned to manage difficult holes, recover from setbacks and maintain focus over multiple rounds — lessons critical for the remainder of the fall season. The Irish demonstrated that they can stay competitive in challenging fields and that their underclassmen in particular have the potential to make a significant impact.
Looking ahead, Notre Dame will carry the lessons from Sunflower into upcoming tournaments, including the Jim West Challenge and The Landfall Tradition. With a combination of talented newcomers and experienced contributors, the team is positioned to continue developing its depth and consistency.
With consistent leaders like Levitt and Brockstedt and steady contributions from the rest of the roster, the Irish are poised to build on this experience and grow stronger throughout the season.
