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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo women’s golf team won the 2026 Pacific West Conference Championship at Aliante Golf Club, marking the program’s second conference title.
The Vulcans held steady in second place through the first two rounds before delivering a strong final-round score of 295 (+7), finishing the tournament at +31 (895) to clinch the team victory.
Elle Otani led the way for UH Hilo, tying for fourth overall at +4 with rounds of 74, 73, and 73. Otani closed with a par on the final hole, sealing the win as teammates rushed to celebrate.
Kiersten Saludares placed eighth at +9, followed by Kailee McKee in ninth at +10 and Trinity Ledgerwood tied for 10th at +11. Kieran Florino bounced back from a difficult second round to post a one-over finish in the final round, contributing to the team’s decisive push.
The team will now compete in the NCAA West Regional tournament in Colorado, May 4–6.
Read more at Hiloathletics.com.