University of Illinois
Windy City Classic
Illini Wrap Up Day 1 at Windy City Classic
October 5, 2026 | Women's Golf
GLENCOE, Ill. – Illinois women's golf sits in eighth place after the first two rounds of the Windy City Classic, carding a team total of 584 (+16) through 36 holes at Lake Shore Country Club.
Sofia Vargas and Alexis Myers led the way for the Illini, with both sitting tied for 27th at 146 (+4). Vargas opened with a 75 (+4) before carding an even-par 71 in the second round, while Myers posted rounds of 72 (+1) and 74 (+3).
Meadow Tian moved up the leaderboard in the second round, carding a 70 (-1) after an opening-round 77 (+6). She sits tied for 31st at 147 (+5).
Erica Lee sits tied for 38th at 148 (+6) after posting consecutive rounds of 74 (+3).
Tavia Burgess rounds out the Illinois lineup in 54th place at 152 (+10). She carded a 74 (+3) in the opening round before shooting 78 (+7) in the second round.
The Illini's 295 (+11) opening round was followed by a 289 (+5) second-round score, moving Illinois into eighth place heading into Tuesday's final round. Stanford leads the team race at 559 (-9), while Oregon sits second at 567 (-1).
Up next, the Illini will compete in the final round of the Windy City Classic on Tuesday at Lake Shore Country Club. Tee times begin at 7:30 a.m. CT.
| Place | Windy City Classic | R1 | R2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | Illinois | 295 (+11) | 289 (+5) | 584 (+16) |
| T-27th | Sofia Vargas | 75 (+4) | 71 (E) | 146 (+4) |
| T-27th | Alexis Myers | 72 (+1) | 74 (+3) | 146 (+4) |
| T-31st | Meadow Tian | 77 (+6) | 70 (-1) | 147 (+5) |
| T-38th | Erica Lee | 74 (+3) | 74 (+3) | 148 (+6) |
| T-54th | Tavia Burgess | 74 (+3) | 78 (+7) | 152 (+10) |
