2023-24 Women's Golf Roster
Isabel Sy
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- San Gabriel, Calif.
- High School:
- Troy
 University of Illinois Graduate |
 2023-24 WGCA Honorable Mention All-American |
 2023-24 All-Big Ten First Team |
| 2023 Big Ten All-Championship Team |
Career Bests
Best Finish: T-1st -- Briar's Creek Invitational (March 11-12, 2024)
Low Round: 63 (-9) -- ICON Invitational (Feb. 27-28, 2023)
Low 54-Hole Score: 204 (-12) -- The Chevron Collegiate (Feb. 26-27, 2024)
Senior 2023-24
- WGCA Honorable Mention All-American
- All-Big Ten First Team
- 3x Big Ten Golfer of the Week (Nov. 1, Feb. 28, March 13)
- WGCA All-American Scholar
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Played 36 rounds in 12 events for a career-best 71.36 scoring average...second-lowest single-season scoring average in program history...scored par or better in 22 of 36 rounds.
- Earned back-to-back co-champion honors at The Chevron Collegiate (Feb. 26-27) and the Briar's Creek Invitaitonal (March 11-12)...was first golfer in program history to earn back-to-back medalist honors since Renee Slone (Heiken) in the 1992-93 season.
- Recorded six-straight top four finishes from Oct. 2, 2023 - March 12, 2024...longest such streak in program history since Renee Slone (Heiken) recorded seven-straight such finishes during the 1992-93 season.
- Fired a season-low 65 (-7) in the second round of The Chevron Collegiate on Feb. 26.
- Carded a 54-hole total career-low 204 (-12) at The Chevron Collegaite from Feb. 26-27...tied for third-lowest 54-hole total in program history.
- Finished tied for seventh at the Big Ten Championships...finished in the top 10 at the conference championship in back-to-back seasons.
- Earned a spot at the NCAA East Lansing Regional as the top ranked individual in the regional...finished tied for 45th.
- Became the third student-athlete in program history to earn All-American honors.
- Ends her Illini career with a 73.19 scoring average, third-lowest in program history.
Junior 2022-23
- Big Ten All-Championship Team
- 2x Big Ten Golfer of the Week (Sept. 29, Feb. 28)
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Played 36 rounds in 12 events for a career-best 72.86 scoring average.
- Recorded three Top 5 finishes on the season including a career-best fourth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships.
- Shot a program record 63 (-9) in the second round of the ICON Invitational on Feb. 27.
- Carded the lowest 54-hole total of her career (205, -11) at the ICON Invitational (Feb. 27-28).
Sophomore 2021-22
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Played 36 rounds in 12 events with a 74.19 scoring average
- 74.19 scoring average ranked third-best on the team
- Ranked second on the team with eight rounds under par
- Six Top-20 finishes, including five in the spring: Briar’s Creek Invitational (T-8th), Schooner Fall Classic (T-11th), Columbia Classic (T-12th), Lady Buckeye Invitational (T-12th), Clemson Invitational (T-15th), Big Ten Championships (T-17th)
- Equaled her career best finish to tie for eighth place at the Briar’s Creek Invitational (Mar. 14-15, 2022) with an even-par 216 tournament total
- Turned in her career low round with a five-under 67 in her final round at the ICON Invitational (Feb. 21-22, 2022).
- Finished tied for 11th at the Schooner Fall Classic with a 2-over 212 total.
Freshman 2020-21
- Played 21 rounds in seven events with a 75.19 scoring average
- 75.19 scoring average ranked third-best on the team
- Played three rounds under par
- Top-10 finish at the Moon Golf Invitational (8th)
- Tied eighth-best 54-hole score in program history (-5 (211), Moon Golf Invitational, Feb. 14-16, 2021)
- Career bests at the Moon Golf Invitational in single round score (68, -4), 54-hole score (218, +2), and best finish (8th)
High School
- 2019 National High School Invitational Runner-up
- Finished 12th in ClubCorp Mission Hills Desert Junior in 2019
- 2019 Freeway League MVP title by finishing 6 under par
- Ranked in the top 100 in both the 2018 National Junior Golf Scoreboard and 2018 AJGA Rolex Ranking
- Tied for ninth at the 2018 Joanne Winter Arizona Silver Belle Championship
- Led Troy to the 2018 CIF State Championship
- 2018 LA County Junior Championship Champion\
- Second in the 2018 AJGA Under Armour / Allison Lee Championship at Valencia, California
- Fourth in the 2018 AJGA WinCraft / McArthur Towel at Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Won the 2018 68th Annual Los Angeles City Junior Championship
- Tied for 10th at the 2017 CIF California Girls State Championship
- Tied for first at the 2017 CIF/SCGA SoCal Girls Championship
- 2017 LA County Junior Championship Champion
- Eighth in the 2017 AJGA Junior All Star at Calumet Country Club (Ill.)
- 2017 OC Register First Team All-County Girls Golf Team
Personal
- Daughter of Roberto and Arlene Alcala-Sy
- One sister, Pauline
- Favorite course is Poppy Hills Golf Course
- Favorite golfer is Jason Day
- My hidden talent is being able to sleep really quickly and almost anywhere
- Dream job is being able to find more environmentally sustainable ways to build homes/buildings
- Pre-round rituals are pray, have to have white wooden tees, and organize clubs in a certain way
- If I could pick one celebrity to be my caddy: Jason Day
- If I could live anywhere in the world I would choose: Malibu, California
- If I could have an endless supply of one food: Noodles
- Chose Illinois because: “I was truly amazed by the support system that is there for the athlete and the great program and team.”
Career Statistics
| Year | Events | Rds. | Strokes | Avg. | Low Rd. | Low Tour. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 7 | 21 | 1,579 | 75.19 | 68 (-4) | 211 (-5) |
| 2021-22 | 12 | 36 | 2,671 | 74.19 | 67 (-5) | 216 (E) |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 36 | 2,623 | 72.86 | 63 (-9) | 205 (-11) |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 36 | 2,569 | 71.36 | 65 (-7) | 204 (-12) |
| Totals | 43 | 129 | 9,442 | 73.19 | 63 (-9) | 204 (-12) |
Individual Results
| 2020-21 | Tournament | Score | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 7-9 | Heroes Ladies Invitational | 75-73-79 = 227 (+11) | T-48th |
| Feb. 14-16 | Moon Golf Invitational | 68-73-70 = 211 (-5) | 8th |
| March 15-16 | Briar's Creek Invitational | 81-76-80 = 237 (+21) | T-74th |
| March 26-28 | Clemson Invitational | 74-74-69 = 217 (+1) | 12th |
| April 17-18 | Indiana Invitational | 77-78-76 = 231 (+15) | T-53rd |
| April 23-25 | Big Ten Championships | 73-74-75 = 222 (+6) | T-24th |
| May 10-12 | NCAA Regional | 74-81-79 = 234 (+18) | T-73rd |
| 2021-22 | Tournament | Score | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 13-14 | Wolverine Invitational | 79-76-76 = 231 (+18) | T-61st |
| Sept. 26-27 | Schooner Fall Classic | 69-71-72 = 212 (+2) | T-11th |
| Oct. 4-6 | Blessings Collegiate | 82-77-72 = 231 (+15) | T-35th |
| Oct. 11-12 | Illini Women's Invitational | 77-71-69 = 217 (+1) | T-33rd |
| Oct. 29-31 | The Landfall Tradition | 76-75-74 = 225 (+9) | T-52nd |
| Feb. 13-14 | Columbia Classic | 73-74-75 = 222 (+6)^ | T-12th |
| Feb. 21-22 | ICON Invitational | 77-72-67 = 216 (E) | T-23rd |
| Mar. 14-15 | Briar's Creek Invitational | 75-69-72 = 216 (E)^ | T-8th |
| Mar. 25-27 | Clemson Invitational | 70-81-73 = 224 (+8) | T-15th |
| Apr. 15-16 | Lady Buckeye Invitational | 81-70-78 = 229 (+13) | T-12th |
| Apr. 22-24 | Big Ten Championships | 70-73-77 = 220 (+7) | T-17th |
| May 9-11 | NCAA Tallahassee Regional | 77-73-78 = 228 (+12) | T-33rd |
| 2022-23 | Tournament | Score | Finish |
| Sept. 12-13 | Cougar Classic | 74-75-78 = 227 (+14) | T-85th |
| Sept. 24-26 | Schooner Fall Classic | 67-67-69 = 203 (-7)^ | T-5th |
| Oct. 10-11 | Illini Women's Invitational | 70-68-79 = 217 (+1) | T-46th |
| Oct. 17-18 | The Ally | 76-73-74 = 223 (+7) | T-17th |
| Oct. 31-Nov. 1 | Hurricane Invitational | 70-69-74 = 213 (-3)^ | T-8th |
| Feb. 12-14 | Therese Hession Regional Challenge | 75-74-80 = 229 (+16) | T-61st |
| Feb. 27-28 | ICON Invitational | 68-63-74 = 205 (-11)^ | 5th |
| March 13-14 | Briar's Creek Invitational | 73-72-77 = 222 (+6) | T-32nd |
| March 24-26 | Clemson Invitational | 75-72-74 = 221 (+5) | T-37th |
| April 15-16 | Lady Buckeye Spring Invitational | 75-71-77 = 223 (+7) | T-33rd |
| April 21-23 | Big Ten Championships | 69-70-75 = 214 (+1) | 4th |
| May 8-10 | NCAA San Antonio Regional | 78-76-72 = 226 (+10) | T-33rd |
| 2023-24 | Tournament | Score | Finish |
| Sept. 11-12 | Cougar Classic | 76-72-68 = 216 (+3) | T-56th |
| Sept. 23-25 | Schooner Fall Classic | 72-68-70 = 210 (E) | T-17th |
| Oct. 2-3 | Windy City Collegiate Classic | 69-71-68 = 208 (-8) | T-4th |
| Oct. 9-10 | Illini Women's Invitational | 70-70-68 = 208 (-8) | T-3rd |
| Oct. 27-29 | Landfall Tradition | 69-73-66 = 208 (-8) | 4th |
| Feb. 12-14 | Nexus Collegiate | 70-69-76 = 215 (-1) | T-2nd |
| Feb. 26-27 | The Chevron Collegiate | 71-65-68 = 204 (-12) | T-1st |
| March 11-12 | Briar's Creek Invitational | 67-70-74 = 211 (-5) | T-1st |
| March 29-30 | Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic | 82-72-72 = 226 (+10) | T-43rd |
| April 13-14 | Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational | 74-76-73 = 223 (+7) | T-14th |
| April 19-21 | Big Ten Championships | 70-70-74 = 214 (-2) | T-7th |
| May 6-8 | NCAA East Lansing Regional | 73-75-78 = 226 (+10) | T-45th |
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