Lee, Lau Earn Big Ten Women's Golf Weekly Awards
Trojans' sophomore, Wildcats' rookie win first honors of 2025-26 campaign
ROSEMONT, Ill. – University of Southern California sophomore Elise Lee has been named the Big Ten Golfer of the Week, and Northwestern University’s Arianna Lau was named Freshman of the Week, for tournaments from September 4-11.
Golfer of the Week
Elise Lee, USC
Sophomore – Irvine, Calif. – Crean Lutheran/Northwestern – Communications
- Fired a 5-under par 211 (70-68-73) in her USC debut to finish fourth at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate at Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo, Minnesota
- Carded a 4-under 68 in Round 2 highlighted by three birdies and an eagle on the 504-yard Par-5 No. 9
- Led the Trojans to a Top-3 finish in their season opening event
Freshman of the Week
Arianna Lau, Northwestern
Freshman – Hong Kong, China – Malvern College Hong Kong
- Shot a 4-under 212 (71-70-71) to finish fifth at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate at Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo, Minnesota
- Carded three consecutive rounds under par in her collegiate debut
- Led the Wildcats to a Top-4 team result in their first event of the campaign
2025-26 Big Ten Women’s Golf Weekly Awards
Sept. 11 - G: Elise Lee, USC | F: Arianna Lau, Northwestern
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