Ohio Northern Claims 2026 OAC Women’s Golf Championship Title

5/3/2026 5:09:56 PM

Ohio Northern Claims 2026 OAC Women’s Golf Championship Title
 
Tournament Recap

Ohio Northern captured the 2026 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Women’s Golf Championship following a strong three-round performance to secure the team title.
The Polar Bears navigated challenging conditions throughout the championship, particularly during the opening round, and used consistency across all three days to separate from the field. Otterbein finished second overall, while Mount Union placed third.

How It Happened

The championship began with difficult playing conditions on day one, testing all teams across the field. Ohio Northern responded with a composed opening round and continued to build momentum over the final two days.

Behind steady play and depth throughout the lineup, the Polar Bears maintained their position atop the leaderboard and closed out the tournament with another strong round to secure the championship.

Otterbein remained in contention throughout the event to earn a runner-up finish, while Mount Union’s consistent performance across all three rounds secured third place.

Team Standings: (Par: 864)
  1. Ohio Northern: 978 (+114) - (Champion)
  2. Otterbein: 983 (+119)
  3. Mount Union: 996 (+132)
  4. Heidelberg: 1,006 (+142)
  5. Baldwin Wallace: 1,046 (+182)
  6. Muskingum: 1,070 (+206)
  7. Capital: 1,083 (+219)
  8. Marietta: 1,115 (+251)
Individual Medalist

Heidelberg’s Lydia Dietz earned individual medalist honors, finishing the three-round tournament at +20 to lead the field.

All-Tournament Team (Par: 216)
  • 1. Lydia Dietz (Heidelberg) – 236 (+20) (Medalist)
  • 2. Marisa Alfes (Ohio Northern) – 241 (+25)
  • 3. Alexa Luebbe (Otterbein) – 242 (+26)
  • T-4. Mallory Meister (Ohio Northern) – 243 (+27)
  • T-4. Addison Williamson (Ohio Northern) – 243 (+27)
  • T-4. Kylie Porter (Baldwin Wallace) – 243 (+27)
Noteworthy
  • Ohio Northern claimed the 2026 OAC Women’s Golf Championship title behind consistent play across all three rounds.
  • The tournament featured challenging conditions, especially during the opening round, testing the field early.
  • Lydia Dietz led the field individually, earning medalist honors at 20-over par.
  • Ohio Northern placed multiple golfers on the All-Tournament Team, highlighting the program’s depth in the championship field.