Huether / Peters Claim Title at 16th IGA Women’s Four-Ball Championship, Howell / Kubesheski take Senior Crown
Consistency proved to be the winning formula for University of Iowa teammates Lily Huether and Maura Peters (above), who captured the 16th IGA Women’s Four-Ball Championship at Coldwater Golf Links after posting matching rounds of 68 (-3) to finish at 6-under-par 136 for the championship.
Huether and Peters entered the final round with a one-shot lead and never relinquished control, leaning on steady play and strong teamwork throughout the 36-hole event. Peters paced the duo on Tuesday with four birdies, helping the Hawkeye teammates maintain their advantage despite pressure from several teams making a charge up the leaderboard.
The champions credited their communication and trust in one another as key factors in their success.
“We leaned on each other all day,” the pair noted following the round, emphasizing the importance of staying patient and supporting one another throughout the championship.
Perhaps most impressively, Huether and Peters never once checked the leaderboard. Peters said the duo had no idea where they stood during the final round, choosing instead to focus solely on executing one shot at a time.
A strong challenge came from Karli Kerrigan and Paige Hoffman, who fired the low round of the tournament with a brilliant 5-under-par 66 in the final round. Their closing charge secured runner-up honors at 4-under-par 138, just two shots behind the champions.
Ansley Adams and Payton Drefke claimed third place after posting rounds of 70-70 to finish at 1-under-par 140.
While birdies were difficult to come by for much of the field throughout the championship, Huether and Peters remained steady from start to finish, becoming the only team to break 70 in both rounds and ultimately earning the title.
The Senior Division featured a tightly contested battle that wasn’t decided until the closing holes.
After beginning the final round tied for the lead, Mary Howell and Rose Kubesheski (right) separated themselves from the field with a key birdie on the 10th hole by Howell and never looked back, capturing the Senior Division championship with a composed final-round performance.
Howell and Kubesheski stayed committed to their game plan throughout the championship, focusing on hitting fairways and greens while avoiding any unnecessary risks. Their disciplined approach paid off as they kept their heads down and let the scores take care of themselves, ultimately finishing atop the leaderboard.
Three-time defending champions Laura Leszczynski and Michelle Klein battled until the finish but settled for a share of second place. Joining them there were Geri Huser and Julie Hartman, whose final-round 71 helped vault them into the runner-up position when play concluded.
The championship showcased strong competition in both divisions, with players navigating challenging conditions and a demanding Coldwater Golf Links layout over two days of play.
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In the Senior Division, the team of Laura Leszczynski and Michelle Klein (right) ran away with the title, totaling a (-4) 142 and a 12-stroke victory over the next lowest team featuring Nicki Miller and Julie Hartman. Kelly Grimes and Sue Harmon rounded out the top of the leaderboard at (+3) 155. Adding to an already fantastic tournament, Harmon recorded her first ever hole-in-one during her final round on the par 3 second hole. A celebration for everyone!
The dominating reign continues for Rose Kubesheski and Margene Grady (right) as they made it three titles in a row as they won their sixth career IGA Women’s Four-Ball title. The unstoppable duo was three shots back going into the final four holes and managed to play the final stretch at four-under par. 
