After the first round of the 2026 BIG EAST Championships, the St. John’s women’s golf team holds third place, just three strokes behind leader Xavier and one behind second-place Georgetown. This marks their highest standing after any round in the tournament since 2017. The team posted a score of 16-over, 304, with all four scoring golfers ranked in the top-20, and three in the top-seven. Leading the Johnnies is Kelly Wu, who is currently fourth with a score of 2-over, 74, showcasing strong performance with her par-4 scoring. St. John's leads the tournament with 16 birdies made during the opening round.

By the Numbers
  • St. John’s scored 304 (16-over par) in the opening round.
  • Three golfers ranked in the top-7: Wu (4th), Pennanen (tied 5th), and Huynh (tied 7th).
State of Play
  • St. John's is in third position after Round One.
  • Kelly Wu leads the team, currently in fourth place overall.
  • The team has registered the most birdies so far in the tournament with 16.
What's Next

The Red Storm will compete in the second round tomorrow morning, where they aim to improve their position against Xavier and Georgetown. Streaming of the event will be available on GKLive TV with live scoring on SCOREBOARD.

Bottom Line

St. John's women’s golf team showcases a solid performance, positioning themselves for a potential championship run if they maintain their momentum. Their standout play, particularly from Kelly Wu, could set the stage for a dramatic final round.