The University of Kentucky women's golf team will see its entire lineup from the successful 2026 NCAA Championship return for the 2026-27 season, as confirmed by head coach Golda Borst. This group, featuring three sophomores—C.A. Carter, Karlie Campbell, and Raleygh Simpson—and two juniors—Cathryn Brown and Samantha Paradise—achieved unexpected success in both the NCAA Regional and Championship. Notably, four of the five players had never played in regionals prior, yet they surpassed expectations, contributing to the program's second championship since 2000.

By the Numbers
  • The team achieved a 291.1 stroke average, the fourth-best in program history.
  • They collected one team tournament title and six top-three finishes.
State of Play
  • The entire core lineup will return as upperclassmen for the upcoming season.
  • All members of the lineup showed improvement in their stroke averages and individual tournament performances.
What's Next

As the team prepares for the next season, their aim will be to build on their recent successes and further improve their rankings at national tournaments.

Bottom Line

With the return of a promising lineup, Kentucky women's golf looks to solidify its status as a national contender, leveraging their experience from last year's championship run.