Illinois women's golf finishes fourth at its Medinah invitational; Vargas second
The Illini shared the lead after two rounds, then shot 291 on Tuesday. Indiana won at 24-under.
CHAMPAIGN - The University of Illinois women's golf team finished fourth at its own Illini Women's Invitational at Medinah Country Club, according to Illinois Athletics. Illinois totaled 851, 13 under par, after a final-round 291 on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Illinois started the final day tied for the lead at 16 under, the recap says. Indiana won the team title at 24 under, followed by Ole Miss at 23 under and Missouri at 17 under.
Junior Sofia Vargas finished second individually at 13-under 203, two strokes off the lead, with rounds of 67, 67 and 69. She made an eagle in each of the three rounds, according to the athletics department. Erica Lee tied for 34th at 217. Alexis Myers, Meadow Tian and Tavia Burgess tied for 37th at 218. Eileen Lee, playing as an individual, tied for 26th at 215.
Illinois led the field in par-5 scoring and eagles, with three, the recap says.
Source: Illinois Athletics, "Illini Finish Fourth at Medinah," Oct. 13, 2026, and 2026-27 women's golf schedule.