UC Irvine women’s golf finished 17th with a 19-over-par 883 (295-297-291) at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic held in Wolcott, Colorado on September 23, 2026. The Anteaters tied for third in the field with 170 pars and made 35 birdies along with one eagle during the event.
Leading the team, Jio Yoo tied for 34th at two-under-par 214 (71-71-72). Yoo had the best averages on par 4s at 4.07 and par 5s at 4.58, while recording nine birdies. Zoe Sprecher tied for 51st at one-over-par 217 (72-73-72), with a team-high 10 birdies and 34 pars, maintaining a 4.07 average on par 4 holes.
HaYoung Lee tied for 83rd with a nine-over-par 225 (77-73-75), leading UC Irvine with 36 pars and adding four birdies and one eagle. Obi Chan was tied for 93rd at 12-over-par 228 (75-80-73), accumulating 35 pars and four birdies. Katherine Gerbing finished 103rd with a 17-over-par 233 (79-80-74), leading the team on par 3s with a 2.92 average and tallying 27 pars with eight birdies.
The Anteaters posted scoring averages of 3.03 on par 3s, 4.21 on par 4s, and 5.05 on par 5s. UC Irvine’s next competition will be the Pat Lessing Invitational in Lakewood, Washington, October 5-6.
CSB Take
UC Irvine women’s golf demonstrated resilience and consistency during the Golfweek Red Sky Classic, with multiple players contributing significant pars and birdies. Jio Yoo’s under-par performance provided a strong centerpiece for the team’s efforts. Building on this steady foundation will be important as the Anteaters approach their next tournament, where targeted improvements in scoring could advance their competitive standing.
Source: Original report
