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Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational - Day 1
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Women’s Golf Travels to Hawaii for Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational Starting Tuesday
3/15/2026 5:35:00 PM | Women's Golf
Cats set to compete on Tuesday and Wednesday in ‘Aiea, Hawaii
BOZEMAN, Mont. --- The Montana State women's golf team is set for its third tournament of the spring, competing in the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational in 'Aiea, Hawaii, starting on Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday.
The 54-hole tournament will be held at the par-72, 6,246-yard Pearl at Kalauao, with two rounds set for Tuesday and the final 18 holes to follow on Wednesday. Both days will tee off in a 12 p.m. MT shotgun start.
"This is a good field on a new golf course," Montana State head coach Brittany Basye said. "The conditions will be wet this week, but we need to fight through that and focus on one shot at a time. We have had three great weeks of indoor practice, working hard on carry yardages and seeing putts go in over and over. With these wet conditions it will level the playing field some, and with the grittiness of our players, I am hoping that plays to our favor. The 'no-quit' attitude will need to be strong, as will the 'be where your feet are' discipline. Anyone we are competing is an opportunity for us to keeping working toward our team goals. We will celebrate the little wins we have throughout the season no matter the weather. Excited to see how these ladies bring their best to the rest of spring season. It's time to compete no matter the circumstances."
Thirteen teams are set to tee off in the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational on Tuesday, including a trio of nationally-ranked teams and three Big Sky competitors. No. 2 USC leads the field while No. 13 North Carolina and No. 23 Arizona State also enter the tournament ranked in the top 25 nationally. Northern Colorado and Sacramento State will join the Bobcats in representing the Big Sky Conference at the tournament. California Baptist, Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific, Louisiana Monroe, New Mexico, New Mexico State, and Texas State will round out the field.
Montana State returns to the course after nearly a month off from competition, last competing at the Texas Golf Throwdown in The Woodlands, Texas, from Feb. 16-17. Norah Seidl earned Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week honors after carding a 2-over 218 to earn a share of fourth place while competing individually at the tournament. Ashleigh Wilson led the Bobcats competing in the team lineup with a 235 to tie for 38th as Montana State finished 15th in Texas.
Seven Bobcats are set to compete in Hawaii this week, including five team golfers and two individuals. Lauren Greeny will tee off in the No. 1 spot, Norah Seidl occupies the No. 2 slot, and Eva Heinz, Maddie Montoya, and Wilson are slated for the third through fifth spots in the lineup in Hawaii. Sailor Graham and Lauren Nau will each compete as individuals during the 54-hole tournament.
Montana State returns to the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational for the second-straight year, finishing 15th out of 17 teams during the 2025 iteration of the tournament. Lauren Greeny led the way for the Cats with a score of 1-over 217 to tie for 26th in the 98-player field. The tournament has been held every year since 1986 excluding the 2021 season due to COVID-19. The Bobcats are set to compete in the tournament for the fourth time since 2020.
Montana State's team golfers will tee off from holes No. 8 through 11 in a 12 p.m. MT shotgun start on Tuesday while Graham and Nau will start from Nos. 15 and 17, respectively. Live scoring will be available at scoreboard.clippd.com.
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For the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes coverage of the Montana State women's golf team, follow the Bobcats on Twitter and Instagram at @MSUBobcatsGolf. Information on the Montana State athletic program can be found online at msubobcats.com or by following the Bobcats on Twitter at @MSUBobcats, Instagram at @MontanaStateBobcats, and on Facebook at Montana State Bobcats.
The 54-hole tournament will be held at the par-72, 6,246-yard Pearl at Kalauao, with two rounds set for Tuesday and the final 18 holes to follow on Wednesday. Both days will tee off in a 12 p.m. MT shotgun start.
"This is a good field on a new golf course," Montana State head coach Brittany Basye said. "The conditions will be wet this week, but we need to fight through that and focus on one shot at a time. We have had three great weeks of indoor practice, working hard on carry yardages and seeing putts go in over and over. With these wet conditions it will level the playing field some, and with the grittiness of our players, I am hoping that plays to our favor. The 'no-quit' attitude will need to be strong, as will the 'be where your feet are' discipline. Anyone we are competing is an opportunity for us to keeping working toward our team goals. We will celebrate the little wins we have throughout the season no matter the weather. Excited to see how these ladies bring their best to the rest of spring season. It's time to compete no matter the circumstances."
Thirteen teams are set to tee off in the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational on Tuesday, including a trio of nationally-ranked teams and three Big Sky competitors. No. 2 USC leads the field while No. 13 North Carolina and No. 23 Arizona State also enter the tournament ranked in the top 25 nationally. Northern Colorado and Sacramento State will join the Bobcats in representing the Big Sky Conference at the tournament. California Baptist, Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific, Louisiana Monroe, New Mexico, New Mexico State, and Texas State will round out the field.
Montana State returns to the course after nearly a month off from competition, last competing at the Texas Golf Throwdown in The Woodlands, Texas, from Feb. 16-17. Norah Seidl earned Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week honors after carding a 2-over 218 to earn a share of fourth place while competing individually at the tournament. Ashleigh Wilson led the Bobcats competing in the team lineup with a 235 to tie for 38th as Montana State finished 15th in Texas.
Seven Bobcats are set to compete in Hawaii this week, including five team golfers and two individuals. Lauren Greeny will tee off in the No. 1 spot, Norah Seidl occupies the No. 2 slot, and Eva Heinz, Maddie Montoya, and Wilson are slated for the third through fifth spots in the lineup in Hawaii. Sailor Graham and Lauren Nau will each compete as individuals during the 54-hole tournament.
Montana State returns to the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational for the second-straight year, finishing 15th out of 17 teams during the 2025 iteration of the tournament. Lauren Greeny led the way for the Cats with a score of 1-over 217 to tie for 26th in the 98-player field. The tournament has been held every year since 1986 excluding the 2021 season due to COVID-19. The Bobcats are set to compete in the tournament for the fourth time since 2020.
Montana State's team golfers will tee off from holes No. 8 through 11 in a 12 p.m. MT shotgun start on Tuesday while Graham and Nau will start from Nos. 15 and 17, respectively. Live scoring will be available at scoreboard.clippd.com.
Follow the Bobcats
For the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes coverage of the Montana State women's golf team, follow the Bobcats on Twitter and Instagram at @MSUBobcatsGolf. Information on the Montana State athletic program can be found online at msubobcats.com or by following the Bobcats on Twitter at @MSUBobcats, Instagram at @MontanaStateBobcats, and on Facebook at Montana State Bobcats.
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