St. John's women's golf team earned a runner-up position at the 2026 BIG EAST Championships, marking its best conference tournament finish since 2005. They surpassed Georgetown on the final day at Callawassie Island Golf Club, achieving their highest placement since winning the title 21 years ago. This is the team's inaugural runner-up finish in the tournament’s history, which began in 2003. Head Coach Ambry Bishop-Santillo praised the team's hard work throughout the season, highlighting their record-breaking performance. St. John's concluded the tournament with a score of 29-over, 893 across 54 holes.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's finished with a team score of 29-over, 893.
  • The team set a program single-round scoring record shooting 1-under, 287.
  • Kelly Wu placed fifth with a cumulative score of 8-over, 224.
State of Play
  • Xavier won the Championship for the seventh consecutive year with a score of 7-over, 871.
  • Three St. John's golfers finished in the top-seven, with Pihla Pennanen and Lily Huynh tying for seventh at 9-over, 225.
What's Next

As the Red Storm enters the offseason, their strong performance is expected to build momentum for future seasons. They will look to capitalize on this success to recruit new talent and enhance training for upcoming competitions.

Bottom Line

St. John's impressive runner-up finish not only breaks a long-standing record but also signifies a promising future for the program, showcasing their potential to compete at higher levels moving forward.