Fall Results of the Top-10 Class of 2025 Girls

11/16 CGC Staff

On signing day for the class of 2025, we introduced our final ranking for the top-10 American girls and featured the top international players that had signed with NCAA teams. Throughout their final junior eligible season, these players kept their skills sharp in a mixture of junior and amateur events in preparation for their first collegiate season. We've enjoyed following these former top junior players as they navigated their first fall season of college golf, and a majority of them have produced some solid to outstanding results. Let's take a look at how they all fared in the beginning of their collegiate journey. Please note that scoring averages should not be compared, as golfers tee it up in a variety of tournaments, some with more difficulty than others.

Top 10 Americans:

1. Scarlett Schremmer (Texas A&M): The #1 ranked player in this class played for the Aggies in two tournaments, then it was reported that she had left the team. Schremmer was 2-1 in a match play tournament and carded one top-25 finish. No explanation of her departure has been published, and she has used up one year of her eligibility.

2. Avery McCrery (Duke): McCrery was expected to contribute immediately to the Blue Devil lineup, and she has played in 3 of 4 tournaments. Ranked #104 on Scoreboard, she had a top-20 finish in the Landfall Tradition, a top-20 at the Windy City Collegiate, and one middle of the pack finish. Expect McCrery to increase her contribution in the spring as she adjusts to college golf, as Duke aims to rise from their #16 ranking. Scoring average: 72.67

3. Madison Messimer (Tennessee): Messimer has delivered as promised this fall, ranked #53 on Scoreboard as a freshman. She has played in all four Vols tournaments, with a top-5 at the Canadian Collegiate, top-10s at the Stanford Intercollegiate and the Mercedes Benz Collegiate, and one middle of the pack finish. She should help Tennessee to remain in the top-25 in the spring. Scoring average: 70.5

T4. Elizabeth Rudisill (Vanderbilt): Rudisill has appeared in all four Commodore lineups this fall, notching one of the first wins of the class of 2025 with her victory at the Ron Moore Intercollegiate. Ranked #39 after the fall season, she had a top-5 showing at the Mason Rudolph Championship, a top-10 at the Ally, and one middle of the pack finish. She has the capability of pacing Vanderbilt to a strong finish this spring. Scoring average: 70.9

T4. Natalie Yen (Texas A&M): Part of the heralded Aggie class, Yen has made solid scoring contribution to the team this fall, ranked #194 at the season’s end. She played in all five tournaments, with a top-10 at the Bear Crawl, a top-15 finish at the Carmel Cup, and two middle of the pack finishes. Yen was 2-1 in the Aggies’ match play event and has been an important part of the team’s four wins this fall. Scoring average: 73.3

6. Chloe Kovelesky (Wake Forest): Kovelesky began her collegiate career a semester early last January and has continued her success this fall. Ranked #10, Kovelesky won the Annika Intercollegiate and was runner-up at the Jackson T Stephens Cup. In all four lineups, she also recorded one middle of the pack finish. Look for continued success from this athlete on a talented Demon Deacon team. Scoring average: 71.58

7. Ryleigh Knaub (LSU): Knaub has played in two events for the Tigers, with one middle of the pack finish. Ranked #494, she looks to improve her consistency and crack lineups in the spring. Scoring average: 73.83

8. Brynn Kort (Texas A&M): Kort has been the most successful Aggie freshman this fall, ranked #72 on scoreboard after a solid fall season. Kort has played in all five tournaments, with top-5 finishes at the Folds of Honor Collegiate and the Bear Crawl, a top-15 at the Carmel Cup, and one middle of the pack finish. Expect the 6th ranked Aggies to continue their success with solid spring contributions from Kort. Scoring average: 72.3

9. Kathryn Ha (Vanderbilt): Ranked #136 on Scoreboard, Ha has played in all four tournaments for the Commodores, half in the lineup. She has carded two top-15 finishes at the Carmel Cup and the Mason Rudolph Championship and a top-20 at the Ron Moore Collegiate. With one middle of the pack finish, she has proved her consistency and will continue to challenge for a regular lineup spot in the spring. Scoring average: 72.5

10. GaEun Athena Yoo (UCLA): Yoo has played in one tournament for the Bruins, with a middle of the pack finish and a 74 scoring average.

Several athletes who were honorable mentions on our list have had stellar starts to their career. UCLA’s Maye Huang is ranked #85 and has been a staple in the Bruin lineup. She has notched one win and two top-15 finishes. Her teammate Kacey Ly has also cracked the Bruin lineup four times, with four middle of the pack finishes. Columbia’s Kristina Xu’s ranking of #303 may not be indicative of her success due to low ranked fields, as she has won two tournaments and has one top-15 finish for the Lions. Florida’s Katelyn Huber has had a solid fall season, currently ranked #48. Her consistency includes two top-5 and one top-10 finish for the Gators against solid competition.

International

Rianne Malixi (Duke): 2024 US Amateur and Junior Amateur champion Malixi’s arrival at Duke was widely anticipated, although she was hampered by a lower back injury in the first half of 2025. Ranked #157, Malixi doesn’t seem to be at full strength, with one top-20 and two middle of the pack finishes for the Blue Devils. She has competed in 3 of 4 tournaments but expect solid results from the Phillipines phenom if she can regain her form.

Eila Galitsky (South Carolina): Like Kovelesky, Galitsky began her college career a semester early last January, and has carried her success into the fall season. Ranked #15 individually, Galitsky notched a win at the Annika Intercollegiate and top-10 finishes at the Ruth Chris Tarheel Invitational and the Jackson T Stephens Cup. Galitsky has one middle of the pack finish in four tournament appearances this fall. Scoring average: 71.2

Sarah Hammett (USC): Hammett is ranked #239 and has played in all four tournaments for the Trojan women. Her best finish is a top-15 at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic, and she has carded one middle of the pack finish. She had a 1-1 record at the East Lake Cup. The USC roster is small and the Trojans will look to improved production from the freshman in the spring. Scoring average: 74.2

Sophie Han (Oregon): Han has had a solid start to her collegiate career, ranked #86 on Scoreboard. She has played in all four tournaments, boasting a 3-0 match play record. Han finished in the top-20 at the Stanford Intercollegiate and the Jackson T Stephens Cup and had one middle of the pack finish.

Thitikarn Thapasit (Tennessee): Thapasit has played in all four tournaments for the Vols, and is ranked #238. Her best finish is a top-10 at the Mercedes Benz Intercollegiate, and she has two middle of the pack results. Scoring average: 70.9

Thanana Kotchasanmanee (Princeton): The Tigers have only played in three tournaments, and Kotchasanmanee has made the most of her playing time in all three. Ranked #69, she has led the Tigers with a win at the Princeton Invitational , a runner-up finish at the limited field St Andrews Links Collegiate, and a top-5 finish at the Inverness Intercollegiate. If she continues to lurk at the top of leaderboards, expect her to skyrocket in the individual rankings in the spring. Scoring average: 71.3

Pimpisa Rubrong (Arizona State): It is confirmed that Rubrong will begin at Arizona State in January.

Luna Lu (Princeton): The two freshmen Tigers have contributed to a solid #50 team ranking. Lu is curently ranked #330 and has played in all three tournaments for Princeton. She has performed steadily and has a top-10 at the Princeton Invitational, a top-20 at the Inverness Intercollegiate, and one middle of the pack finish. Scoring average: 76.3