SMU Women's Golf Team Advances to ACC Championship Semifinals SMU women's golf secured a second-place finish in the stroke play portion of the 2026 ACC Women's Golf Championship, earning a bye to the match play semifinals. The Mustangs tied for the lowest round of the day at 10-under par, surpassing Duke to claim the No. 2 seed. This advancement positions them to compete for a championship spot without needing to play in the quarterfinals. Head coach Lauren Mason praised the team's focus and competitiveness, emphasizing their ability to perform under pressure. "This group has a lot of match play experience," Mason said, expressing confidence in the team's depth. The Mustangs finished ahead of nine nationally ranked teams, trailing only Stanford, the top-ranked squad in the country. They will face the winner of the 3-seed versus 6-seed matchup in the semifinals. Key players contributed significantly to the team's success. Mackenzie Lee, a senior from North Little Rock, Arkansas, shot five-under par in her final round to move into fourth place. Her performance marked her second consecutive top-five finish, including a victory at the Huntington Bank Collegiate. Lee also achieved her 500th career birdie during the tournament, lowering her career scoring average to 71.51. Emily Odwin, another standout, carded a 68 in the final round, securing three rounds of par or better at the tournament. Her five birdies and one bogey in the final round propelled her to a tie for eighth place, her fifth top-10 finish of the season and 13th of her career. Grace Jin finished 11th after a 72 in the final round, just one stroke off her best season finish of 10th. Jin’s performance included rounds of 69 and 71 in the first two rounds. Celine Chen, who moved into 21st place with a 74 on Friday, registered a 68 in the first round.#stanford #smu_womens_golf_team #lauren_mason #mackenzie_lee #emily_odwin
