BOCA RATON, Fla. - The Lynn University women's golf team delivered a consistent and resilient performance on its home course, finishing tied for sixth at the 2026 Lynn Invite at Boca Woods Country Club. The Fighting Knights improved their team score in each round and were paced by strong individual efforts from Emilia Koskinen and Amelia Ruiz Topali, as the Blue and White battled through a deep and competitive field to close the tournament at +46.
 
INSIDE THE TOURNAMENT:
2026 Lynn Invite
Team Result:T-6th of 13 teams (+46, 910)
Team Winner: DBU (+16, 880)
Individual Winner: Youyang Li (Rollins), Alex Remaklus (Nova Southeastern), Ella Cheek (DBU) – all tied at +3
Course Details: The Woods Course at Boca Woods CC | Par 72 | 6,272 Yards | Boca Raton, FL
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Fighting Knights opened the tournament with a 307 (+19) in round one before improving to 302 (+14) in round two and closing with a 301 (+13) to finish at +46 overall
- Lynn finished tied for sixth alongside Florida Southern, competing in a field that featured multiple nationally-ranked programs and SSC opponents
- Emilia Koskinen led the Blue and White, tying for 11th overall at +8 (224) with consistent rounds of 73-74-77
- Koskinen's opening round featured consistent play on both nines, carding a 35 on the back to pace Lynn's lineup
- Koskinen followed with a solid 74 (+2), continuing her consistent play across both rounds of the first day
- Amelia Ruiz Topali turned in one of the top rounds of the tournament for Lynn, firing a final-round 70 (-2) highlighted by multiple birdies and a steady back nine 34 to lead the Fighting Knights' charge
- Ruiz Topali's round featured strong play on par-4s and consistent scoring down the stretch, helping her jump into a tie for 18th overall
- Leelou Girault added a T-36 finish at +16, while Vanessa Ramirez (T-41, +18) and Scarlet Weidig (64th, +31) rounded out the team scoring
- Vanessa Ramirez fired a 70 (-2) in round two,one of the lowest rounds in the field, using a clean front nine (35) and steady back nine to climb the leaderboard
- Girault rebounded with a 75 (+3) in the final round, providing a key counting score for the Fighting Knights
- Weidig improved to a 79 (+7) in round three
- The Fighting Knights improved their team score in each round (307 - 302 - 301), demonstrating growth and consistency throughout the tournament
- The Blue and White held their position in the middle of the leaderboard while battling tough weather conditions and a deep competitive field
- DBU claimed the team title at +16, while the individual title featured a three-way tie at +3, showcasing the competitiveness of the tournament field
 
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will gear up for post-season play, kicking off with the Sunshine State Conference Championship tournament set for Apr. 12-14.