Southern Utah Women's Golf
Southern Utah women's golf had played three fall events as of Oct. 23, 2026, led by freshman Saylar May, medalist at the Wolverine Invitational.
About Southern Utah Women's Golf
Southern Utah women's golf is coached by Caylyn McKinlay and competes in the Big Sky Conference, which Southern Utah rejoined on July 1, 2026.
The fall season so far
At the Wolverine Invitational at Talons Cove in Saratoga Springs on September 14 and 15, Southern Utah finished third of 10 teams at 878, one stroke behind Wyoming and three behind host Utah Valley. Its closing 282 was the low team round of the event, and freshman Saylar May won medalist honors by three shots at eight-under 208 (her story).
At the Yellowstone Intercollegiate at Riverside Country Club in Bozeman, Montana, on September 21 and 22, the Thunderbirds finished seventh of 11 teams at 42-over 906. May tied for third at three-over 219, and Siriporn (Orchid) Luangnam closed with a two-under 70 to tie for sixth at 220, according to Southern Utah's recap.
What comes next
At the Golf Iconic Classic at the NMSU Golf Course in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on October 12-14, Southern Utah finished 19th of 19 at 80-over 944, and May led the team in a tie for 49th at 225, per Southern Utah's recap. As of October 23, the fall season closes at the Clash at Boulder Creek in Boulder City, Nevada, on October 25-27. The Big Sky Championship is scheduled for April 21-23 at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, Arizona.
2026-27 season
Three fall events played, before its Oct. 25 tournament.
From the official schedule, updated November 12 at 6:00 AM MT
- Next
- at Ventura Harbor Collegiate, Mon Feb 8Olivas Links Golf Course, Ventura, CA
- Conference
- Big Sky Conference
- Head Women's Golf Coach
- Caylyn McKinlay
Checked Oct 23, 2026
At a glance
Official sources
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Photo: Southern Utah Athletics
- Southern Utah Athletics photo for the team page hero, from "May Takes Third, Luangnam Sixth to Lead Thunderbirds at Yellowstone Intercollegiate" (downloaded 2026-10-18)suutbirds.com
- Southern Utah 2026-27 women's golf schedulesuutbirds.com
- Southern Utah 2026-27 women's golf roster and coaching staffsuutbirds.com
- Saylar May leads Thunderbirds at Golf Iconic Classic (Oct. 14, 2026)suutbirds.com
- May takes third, Luangnam sixth at the Yellowstone Intercollegiate (Sept. 22, 2026)suutbirds.com
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What each source confirms
- Southern Utah Athletics photo for the team page hero, from "May Takes Third, Luangnam Sixth to Lead Thunderbirds at Yellowstone Intercollegiate" (downloaded 2026-10-18)
- Original file: https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/suuni.sidearmsports.com/images/2026/9/22/Saylar_May__-_Yellowstone.png
Verified record
Southern Utah Women's Golf season highlights and honors
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Game recaps
- Oct 14, 2026Finished 19th of 19 at the Golf Iconic Classic at the NMSU Golf Course in Las Cruces, N.M., at 944 (+80), with rounds of 313, 308 and 323. Saylar May led SUU with a 54-hole 225 to tie for 49th. Source for: Finished 19th of 19 at the Golf Iconic Classic at the NMSU Golf Course in Las Cruces, N.M., at 944 (+80), with rounds of 313, 308 and 323. Saylar May led SUU with a 54-hole 225 to tie for 49th.
- Sep 22, 2026Seventh of 11 at the Yellowstone Intercollegiate in Bozeman, Mont., at 42 over. Saylar May tied for third and Siriporn (Orchid) Luangnam tied for sixth. Source for: Seventh of 11 at the Yellowstone Intercollegiate in Bozeman, Mont., at 42 over. Saylar May tied for third and Siriporn (Orchid) Luangnam tied for sixth.
- Sep 15, 2026Third of 10 at the Wolverine Invitational at Talons Cove, 14 over. Saylar May won medalist honors at eight-under 208. Source for: Third of 10 at the Wolverine Invitational at Talons Cove, 14 over. Saylar May won medalist honors at eight-under 208.
Honors and milestones
- Sep 16, 2026Freshman Saylar May named Big Sky Golfer of the Week after her medalist finish at the Wolverine Invitational in her first NCAA season. Source for: Freshman Saylar May named Big Sky Golfer of the Week after her medalist finish at the Wolverine Invitational in her first NCAA season.
- Sep 15, 2026Saylar May won medalist honors at the Wolverine Invitational, three shots clear of the field. Source for: Saylar May won medalist honors at the Wolverine Invitational, three shots clear of the field.
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