Women's Golf

Eastern Michigan's Sukterm Named MAC Women's Golfer of the Week

MAC Women’s Golfer of the Week
Baiyok Sukterm, Eastern Michigan, 4th, Bang Yi, Thailand (Panitchayakan Rajdamnern Technical College)       
Event: Oklahoma Intercollegiate  
Team: 6th | Individual: 6th    
Score: 71-70-69=210 (-3)       
Baiyok Sukterm finished below par for the third consecutive tournament to open the year and posted her second top 10 finish of the season as she shot 3-under 210 (71-70-69) to finish sixth overall at the Oklahoma Intercollegiate. Sukterm, who opened the year with a third-place showing at the Leadership & Golf Invitational after shooting 5-under 211, tied her own program record for low 54-hole score on a par-71 course after shooting 210 to win the Silicon Valley Showcase (March 30-31, 2026) last season. Her score this week tied for the seventh-lowest in Eastern history while her 3-under finish tied for 10th all-time on the score-to-par list. Additionally, she was the only player in the field of 66 golfers that shot below par in all three rounds as she tied for 12th in the field with nine birdies and fourth overall for the fewest bogies with just six.
 

Additional Nominees
Sohniya Chandra Mohan, Akron, Junior, SMK Seri Garing
Event: Butler Fall Classic   
Individual: T6 | Team: T4       
Score: 74-72-71 - 217               
Sohniya Chandra Mohan delivered an outstanding performance at the Butler Fall Invitational (Oct. 5–6), earning a tie for sixth place overall with a 54-hole total of 217 (+7). Mohan demonstrated consistency and determination throughout the tournament, posting rounds of 74, 72 and 71. She improved her score each round, closing with an impressive 1-over-par 71 in the final round to secure her top-10 finish. Her ability to elevate her performance as the tournament progressed, combined with her strong competitive presence against a talented field, makes her a deserving candidate for MAC Women's Golfer of the Week honors.
 
Aryn Matthews, Kent State, Junior, Little Britain, Ontario
Event: Blessings Collegiate                
Individual: 7th (+2, 218) | Team: 4th/9 teams (+34, 898)
Score: 72-72-74=218                 
Aryn Matthews led the way for the Golden Flashes with a 7th place individual finish and a +2 overall score. The junior from Ontario tied her collegiate career record with a 218 over the 54-hole tournament. Matthews becomes the third different leading individual for Kent State this season, highlighting the team's versatility and improvement through the three fall tournaments they've played in thus far. Matthews specifically has been very consistent this season while improving every tournament She's finished in the top half of every tournament, placing in 30th, 15th, and 7th place so far.
 
Zoe Luebbers, Ohio, Senior, Cincinnati, Ohio     
Event: 2026 Butler Fall Invitational               
Individual: T6 | Team: T4       
73-73-72            
Zoe Luebbers has been Ohio's top player for every match thus far this year. Luebbers was Ohio's top finisher this past week, finishing the Invitational tied for 6th place.  Individually, Luebbers led the Bobcats on the green, recording a round one score of 73 (+3). In round two, Luebbers shot a 72 (+2) and finished the day tied for sixth. During the third round, Luebbers again shot a 72 (+2) and finished the Invitational with an overall score of 217 (+7).