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Hartlage Named Edith Cummings Munson Award Winner
July 16, 2020 | Women's Golf
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville senior Lauren Hartlage has been named the recipient of the 2020 Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award, the group announced on Thursday.
The award is presented annually for Women's Division I Golf and goes to the student-athlete who is an upper classman and both a WGCA All-American Scholar and a WGCA All-American. If more than one student-athlete qualifies, the student-athlete with the highest GPA receives the award. A donation of $5,000 is given from the Curtis & Edith Cummings Munson Foundation to the general scholarship fund of the recipient's institution.
Previous winners of this award include Stephanie Meadow (2013 and 2014), Brooke Pancake (2011 and 2012), Azahara Munoz (2008 and 2009) and Amanda Blumenherst (2006).
Hartlage was named a WGCA Honorable Mention All-American after setting a new school record for stroke average in a single season (71.53) and becoming the first Louisville golfer to average below par for the season. Five of her 17 collegiate rounds were in the 60s, while eight of her rounds were at par or better. She posted four top-10 finishes, including the Cardinal Cup where she tied her own school record by shooting a 7-under par 65 during the final round.
"This award exemplifies not only Lauren's athletic abilities but her academic accolades as well," UofL head coach Whitney Young said. "Lauren is a great example of what we want from our student-athletes here at Louisville. School has always been a priority for her, but to be so successful on the course as well, says a lot about her as a competitor."
A four-time WGCA All-American Scholar, Hartlage has a 3.909 cumulative GPA as a finance major. Hartlage was awarded another year of competition after COVID-19 shutdown the spring season in March.
About the Women's Golf Coaches Association
The Women's Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women's collegiate golf coaches. The WGCA was formed to encourage the playing of college golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition. Today, the WGCA represents over 650 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent.
The award is presented annually for Women's Division I Golf and goes to the student-athlete who is an upper classman and both a WGCA All-American Scholar and a WGCA All-American. If more than one student-athlete qualifies, the student-athlete with the highest GPA receives the award. A donation of $5,000 is given from the Curtis & Edith Cummings Munson Foundation to the general scholarship fund of the recipient's institution.
Previous winners of this award include Stephanie Meadow (2013 and 2014), Brooke Pancake (2011 and 2012), Azahara Munoz (2008 and 2009) and Amanda Blumenherst (2006).
Hartlage was named a WGCA Honorable Mention All-American after setting a new school record for stroke average in a single season (71.53) and becoming the first Louisville golfer to average below par for the season. Five of her 17 collegiate rounds were in the 60s, while eight of her rounds were at par or better. She posted four top-10 finishes, including the Cardinal Cup where she tied her own school record by shooting a 7-under par 65 during the final round.
"This award exemplifies not only Lauren's athletic abilities but her academic accolades as well," UofL head coach Whitney Young said. "Lauren is a great example of what we want from our student-athletes here at Louisville. School has always been a priority for her, but to be so successful on the course as well, says a lot about her as a competitor."
A four-time WGCA All-American Scholar, Hartlage has a 3.909 cumulative GPA as a finance major. Hartlage was awarded another year of competition after COVID-19 shutdown the spring season in March.
About the Women's Golf Coaches Association
The Women's Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women's collegiate golf coaches. The WGCA was formed to encourage the playing of college golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition. Today, the WGCA represents over 650 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent.
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