2022 Kalamazoo College Women's Golf Preview

Ella Szczublewski attempting to sink a putt.
Photo by Kimberly Moss
Posted: Aug 30, 2022

The 2022-23 Kalamazoo College women's golf team will begin its season on September 4-5, playing in the Polar Bear Golf Classic at the Colonial Golfers Club. The Hornets will look to build on their second-place finish at the MIAA Fall Final in 2021-22. The golfers reported on August 29 and will begin training on August 30 until the season starts.

Schedule Breakdown

  • The Polar Bear Golf Classic season opener will begin at 1 p.m. and 9 a.m. on September 4-5, hosted by Ohio Northern.

  • Kalamazoo will participate in another tournament before MIAA action begins at the Kyle Campbell Memorial Invitational on September 9-10 at The Medalist.

  • Saint Mary's (September 24), Adrian (September 21), Alma (September 24), and Olivet (September 29) will host the four MIAA Jamborees at 1 p.m. on all four days.

  • The conference season will conclude with the MIAA Fall Final on October 8-9 at the Bedford Valley Golf Course, beginning at 1 p.m. and 10 a.m. with Hope hosting.

Roster Breakdown

  • Kalamazoo brings back four golfers from the 2021-22 squad and will add two new members for six total in 2022-23.

  • The team has three juniors, two sophomores, and a freshman.

Returning Statistical Leaders

  • Sydney Pickell is the top returner from last season after collecting two top-15 finishes in MIAA Jamborees and a tie for 20th at the MIAA Fall Final. Pickle had an 87.3 average for the season and an 84.7 average in MIAA competitions.

  • Ella Szczublewski had an 89.6 average last season, including an 88.2 average for MIAA events. She finished in a tie for 14th at the MIAA Fall Final.

  • Marissa Kovac improved as the MIAA competitions went on last season and ended up in a tie for eighth at the MIAA Fall Final.

  • Kalamazoo also won two non-conference tournaments last season while finishing third in another two.

Stepping Up

  • The Hornets picked up a transfer in Natalie Martinez from DePauw that could have an immediate impact.

  • Jasmine Anciso is the lone freshman that is a strong hitter for Kalamazoo.

Head Coach Josh Burt

Coach Burt returns for his third season as the Director of Golf for the Hornets, serving as the head coach for both the men's and women's golf teams. He has led both teams to five top-three finishes at MIAA tournaments, including a second-place finish for the women at the 2021-22 MIAA Fall Final. In addition, he has coached four different All-MIAA finishers in his first two seasons.

Quoting Coach Burt

"We have a young team, but they have great experience on the front end. We expect great things from the top end of the lineup, as we have a great chance to crack the top four in the MIAA if we get some support from the newcomers. I am excited to see what we have as a group."