{"id":81392,"date":"2025-12-12T21:05:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T21:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/81392\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T21:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T21:05:08","slug":"leon-countys-top-girl-high-school-golfers-tallahassee-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/81392\/","title":{"rendered":"Leon County\u2019s Top Girl High School Golfers \u2013 Tallahassee Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the high school golf season comes to a close, Tallahassee Reports is highlighting the top girl golfers across Leon County. The players were evaluated using a combination of their IWR rating, their season-long scoring average, and overall performance in key tournaments. The iWR, or Iwanamaker rating, \u201cis a measure of a golfer\u2019s skill level based on team stroke play events. Player 9-hole and 18-hole event iWRs are averaged throughout the season and represent a player\u2019s skill level.\u201d Iwanamaker is a well-known website that tracks results and stats for high school golf.<\/p>\n

1. Peyton Johnson, Florida High<\/p>\n

Florida High junior Peyton Johnson is Tallahassee Reports\u2019 top Leon County high school girl golfer for the 2025-2026 season. Johnson had a successful season with the stats and finishes to back it up. Johnson had a 9-hole iWR of .074 through 21 events, while having a 18-hole iWR of -.947 through five events. Both of these ratings were the best out of all other Leon County golfers. <\/p>\n

Johnson also had the best stroke average in Leon County with a 9-hole stroke average of 35 and an 18-hole stroke average of 69. Although Johnson had multiple first place finishes this year, one that stands out is her first-place finish at the Big Bend Ladies Tournament at The Golf Club of Quincy. During this 18-hole formatted tournament, Johnson placed first with a score of 68 (-5). Johnson capped off her 2025-2026 season with a second-place finish at the 1A FHSAA state tournament with a score of 137 (-5) through two 18-hole rounds.<\/p>\n

2. Mollie Sprague, Maclay<\/p>\n

Mollie Sprague played a pivotal role in the success of the Maclay girls golf team during the 2025-2026 season, placing her second in our rankings. Sprague had a 9-hole iWR of of 5.572 through 23 events and an 18-hole iWR of 12.209 through six events. Sprague also had a 9-hole stroke average of 40.5 and an 18-hole stroke average of 82.7. A notable performance from Sprague during the 2025-2026 season included a first-place finish against Wakulla and Franklin County at the Wakulla Sands Golf Course. During this 9-hole formatted tournament, Sprague shot a round of 36 (E). While at the 1A FHSAA tournament Sprague placed 64th with a score of 163 (+21) through two 18-hole rounds.<\/p>\n

3. Liza Baker Wright, Chiles<\/p>\n

Chiles\u2019 Liza Baker Wright ranks third in our Leon County golf rankings after a very successful sophomore season. wright had a 9-hole iWR of 6.433 through 19 events and an 18-hole iWR of 13.372 through four events. Wright also has a 9-hole score average of 41.9 and an 18-hole score average of 83. A notable performance included Wright\u2019s first place finish against Lincoln and Leon at Hilaman Golf Course. During the 9-hole formatted tournament, Wright shot a 43 (+7).<\/p>\n

4. Trisha Patel, Maclay<\/p>\n

As the only freshman in our rankings, Maclay\u2019s Trisha Patel proved she belongs among Leon County\u2019s top golfers. Patel had a 9-hole iWR of 7.800 through 23 events and an 18-hole iWR of 16.327 through 6 events. Patel also had a 9-hole scoring average of 42.8 and a 18-hole scoring average of 87. One of Patel\u2019s notable performances from the 2025-2026 season included her second-place finish in a 9-hole formatted tournament at Hilaman Golf Course against Florida High and Chiles. Patel came in second only to Peyton Johnson with a score of 39 (+3). While at the 1A FHSAA state tournament, Patel placed 68th with a score of 169 (+23) through two 18-hole rounds. <\/p>\n

5. Tessa Cooper, Maclay<\/p>\n

Capping off our Leon County girls golf rankings at the fifth spot is Maclay\u2019s Tessa Cooper. Cooper had a 9-hole iWR of 8.642 through 23 events and an iWR of 16.775 through six events. Cooper also had a 9-hole stroke average of 43.9 and an 18-hole average stroke score of 87.5. A notable performance from Cooper during the 2025-2026 season included her second place finish in a tournament against Florida High and Chiles at The Golf Club of Quincy. During this 9-hole formatted tournament, Cooper shot a 37 (E). While at states, Cooper placed 79th with a score of 177 through two 18-hole rounds.<\/p>\n

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