Kailua-Kona, Hawaii — Sun Devil Women’s Golf continued their steady play in the second round of the Nanea Invitational.
Arizona State opened the Nanea Invitational in impressive fashion, with all five Sun Devils finishing under par in the same round for the first time since the 2023 Mason Rudolph Championship. The team carried that momentum into the second round, delivering steady play to claim the top spot on the leaderboard. ASU carded a 287 (-5) and enters the final day with a one stroke lead at 562 (-22).
The Sun Devils continued their strong play on day two, led by a standout performance from freshman Kate Dillon. Dillon carded a 70 (-3), highlighted by four birdies on holes eight, nine, 15, and 18 to move into the top-10 individual leaderboard. Paula Schulz-Hanssen followed closely with a steady 71 (-2), while Beth Coulter added a solid 72 (-1) to keep Arizona State in contention. Isla McDonald-O’Brien posted a 74 (+1) and Patience Rhodes contributed a 75 (+2) to round out the team’s consistent effort heading into the final round.
Live Scoring
Round breakdown
Isla McDonald-O’Brien (140/-6/4)
Todays Round (74/+1)
Birdies (2): Hole 8 (Par 3; 166), Hole 14 (Par 4; 303 yards)
Kate Dillon (141/-5/6)
Todays Round (70/-3)
Birdies (4): Hole 8 (Par 3; 166), Hole 9 (Par 4; 366), Hole 15 (Par 4; 372), Hole 18 (Par 5; 536)
Beth Coulter (142/-4/T11)
Todays Round (72/-1)
Birdies (3): Hole 6 (Par 5; 462 yards), Hole 13 (Par 4; 464), Hole 18 (Par 5; 536)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen (142/-4/T11)
Todays Round (71/-2)
Birdies (4): Hole 4 (Par 5; 466), Hole 11 (Par 3; 176), Hole 13 (Par 4; 464), Hole 14 (Par 4; 303 yards)
Patience Rhodes (143/-3/16)
Todays Round (75/+2)
Birdies (3): Hole 5 (Par 4; 319), Hole 13 (Par 4; 464), Hole 18 (Par 5; 536)
Quotables
“What a great day” Coach Farr-Kaye added. “Another great day from this team continuing to really focus on one hole at a time. Not getting too excited. Not getting too high or low about anything. They did a good job of staying in the present. That’s what we’re working on right now. We’re getting better each day.”
On freshman Kate Dillon’s performance, Coach Farr-Kaye added: “Kate’s leading us as a freshman and watching her progress from the beginning of the Fall til now is awesome. Im really proud of her and how she has been so coachable in listening to everything that we’re saying. She’s getting more comfortable in college golf every day and it’s been really fun to watch her.”
On keeping the momentum going, Coach Farr-Kaye emphasized: “I told the team to stay in their bubble. Play comfortable like the team we’re capable of being. Playing with the number one team, Stanford, I want them to know that they can keep up with any team in the country. Another great opportunity tomorrow to go out and play in this beautiful big island of Hawaii. Nanea is a very special place, so we’re thrilled to have one more day to compete this Fall.”
Tee times
Arizona State will begin the second round at the Nanea Invitational on Tuesday at 7:30 AM HST/10:30 AM MST shotgun time. The Sun Devils will be paired with Auburn, Stanford, and Texas.
The Competition (Scoreboard rankings)
Ranked teams include #1 Stanford, #6 Auburn, #10 Texas, #17 UCLA, and #21 Arizona State. In total, five of the Top-25 teams in the country will be in Hawaii for the event.
In the field (12 teams): Auburn, California, Colorado, Hawaii (Host), Oregon State, San Jose State, Stanford, Texas, UCLA, Washington
The format
Holes: 54 (18 each day)
Days: 3 (Mon.-Wed.)
Scoring: 5 count 4
Par: 73
Yardage: 6,449
The course
Since the inaugural event in 2013, the Nanea Invitational (formerly Pac-12 Preview) has been permanently hosted at the Nanea Golf Club located in Kailua Kona on the island of Hawaii. The Par-73, 6,449-yard private course opened in 2003. Billionaires Charles Schwab and George Roberts partnered up to create the club located on the slopes of Mount Hualalai.
History at Nanea Invitational
Previously called the Pac-12 Preview, the Nanea Invitational reunites some teams from the disbanded conference with Hawaii serving as the host. It will be the 13th time in the past 14 years that Sun Devil Women’s Golf has had the opportunity to compete at an event in Hawaii. In 2022, Coach Farr-Kaye’s squad set a new program record for 18-hole team score vs. par, shooting -17. Arizona State wraps up the Fall and will have a three-month break before resuming play in the Spring.
2025-26 Arizona State Women’s Golf schedule
Arizona State will be tested throughout the 2025-26 campaign as Coach Farr-Kaye again built one of the nation’s toughest slates. The Maroon and Gold will compete in ten regular-season events, five in the fall and five in the spring. The postseason begins April 23 at the Big 12 Championship, with NCAA Regionals and NCAA Championships scheduled for May.
ANNIKA Intercollegiate: Sept. 7-10 (Lake Elmo, MN)
Mason Rudolph Championship: Sept. 19-21 (Franklin, TN)
Windy City Collegiate Classic: Sept. 29-30 (Wilmette, IL)
Stanford Intercollegiate – Oct. 17-19 (Stanford, CA)
Nanea Invitational: Oct. 27-29 (Kailua-Kona, HI)
Therese Hession Regional Challenge: Feb. 1-3 (Palos Verdes, CA)
Arizona Intercollegiate: Feb. 9-10 (Tucson, AZ)
Darius Rucker Intercollegiate: March 2-4 (Hilton Head Island, SC)
Dr. Donnis Invitational: Mar. 17-18 (Kaneohe-Oahu, HI)
PING/ASU Invitational: March 23-25 (Phoenix, AZ | Papago Golf Club)*
Big 12 Championship: April 23-25 (Dallas, TX)
NCAA Regionals: May 11-13 TBA
NCAA Championship: May 21 (La Costa, CA; Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Champions Course)
*Held in the state of Arizona
Best rounds in 2025-26
66/-7: Isla McDonald-O’Brien (Nanea Invitational First Round/Oct. 27, 2025)
68/-5: Patience Rhodes (Nanea Invitational First Round/Oct. 27, 2025)
67/-4: Patience Rhodes (Stanford Intercollegiate Second Round/Oct. 18, 2025)
69/-3: Isla McDonald-O’Brien (ANNIKA Intercollegiate Third Round/Sept. 10, 2025)
69/-3: Patience Rhodes (ANNIKA Intercollegiate Second Round/Sept. 9, 2025)
68/-3: Isla McDonald-O’Brien (Mason Rudolph Championship First Round/Sept. 19, 2025)
68/-3: Patience Rhodes (Mason Rudolph Championship Third Round/Sept. 21, 2025)
68/-3: Patience Rhodes (Stanford Intercollegiate Third Round/Oct. 19, 2025)
70/-3: Beth Coulter (Nanea Invitational First Round/Oct. 27, 2025)
70/-3: Kate Dillon (Nanea Invitational Second Round/Oct. 28, 2025)
69/-2: Beth Coulter (Mason Rudolph Championship Third Round/Sept. 21, 2025)
69/-2: Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Stanford Intercollegiate Second Round/Oct. 18, 2025)
70/-2: Patience Rhodes (ANNIKA Intercollegiate Third Round/Sept. 10, 2025)
70/-2: Isla McDonald-O’Brien (Windy City Collegiate Classic Second Round/ Sept. 29/2025)
70/-1: Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Mason Rudolph Championship First Round/Sept. 19, 2025)
70/-1: Kate Dillon (Stanford Intercollegiate Second Round/Oct. 18, 2025)
70/-1: Beth Coulter (Stanford Intercollegiate Third Round/Oct. 19, 2025)
*17 total rounds of 70 or lower
Birdies by Sun Devil (2025-26 season totals)
Tradition like no other
Many premier amateur women’s golfers have called Arizona State University home for the past five decades. Arizona State won its NCAA-leading eighth national championship in 2017 to reinforce its standing as the premier women’s golf school in the United States.
Under legendary Head Coach Linda Vollstedt, the program became the first women’s collegiate golf program to win six championships in a decade (1990, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’97 and ’98). ASU remains the lone program to capture three national titles (1993, ’94, ’95).
The Sun Devil Golf programs also did something in 1990 that had never been done before, and hasn’t been accomplished since. The men’s and women’s teams won national titles in 1990, becoming the first school to capture both championships in the same year.
“The Bird”
The Thunderbirds Golf Complex, designed by Douglas Fredrickson Architects and built by Rummel Construction Inc., is a 7,000-square-foot facility featuring a grand entry lobby, national championship displays, a team gym and locker rooms for both men’s and women’s teams, a fueling station, study lounge, team lounge, indoor hitting bays and more.
Designed by Sun Devil alumnus and five-time PGA Major Championships winner Phil Mickelson, who is known for his short-game expertise, the four-acre practice area consists of five practice greens, four practice bunkers and a three-acre fairway and rough designed to practice every possible golf shot.
On Nov. 1, 2018, Papago Golf Course became the new home for Sun Devil Men’s and Women’s Golf by unveiling their new state-of-the-art practice facility — The Thunderbirds Golf Complex — through the generous commitment by The Thunderbirds organization. Arizona State, in partnership with The Thunderbirds, Arizona Golf Community Foundation, the city of Phoenix and Phil Mickelson Design, revitalized the course and helped build the Lou Grubb Clubhouse and Lou’s Bar and Grill.
Fantastic four
Patience Rhodes, Isla McDonald-O’Brien, Paula Schulz-Hanssen, and Beth Colter all return having gained another year of valuable experience. Incoming freshmen Johanna Axelsen and Kate Dillon join the program, forming a talented 2025-26 roster under the direction of Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye and Associate Head Coach Ryan Heisey. Highly-touted incoming freshman Fai Rubrong will join the team in January to fill the final spot on the roster.
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