As mentioned earlier, this year's event was a real nail-biter, teeming with excitement and suspense. The athletes faced the formidable challenge of navigating numerous "casual water" lakes that emerged in the aftermath of the great flood during the practice round. The competition was fierce and the leaderboard was a tightly packed race. Redlands, Claremont Mudd Scripps, Trinity, George Fox, and Emory University were all neck and neck, each within striking distance of the lead for the majority of the final round.

The tension reached its peak on holes 17 and 18, where the Redlands players demonstrated exceptional skill and determination. They managed to conquer the most daunting holes on the course, pulling ahead to secure a 2-shot lead over Claremont Mudd Scripps and a comfortable 4-shot margin over Emory University. Trinity University and George Fox University finished in a tie for fourth, 5 shots behind the leaders. In the unpredictable world of team golf, anything can happen, and this match was a testament to that fact. It was an incredibly close contest from start to finish.

A hearty congratulations to the University of Redlands Bulldogs for their outstanding play and exemplary sportsmanship throughout the week! Their victory was not just a win but a story of overcoming adversity, showcasing the spirit of true champions.

The individual competition mirrored the intensity and nail-biting suspense of the team event, with the leaderboard as crowded and competitive as rush-hour on the 101. At one point, the drama intensified as we witnessed a staggering nine-way tie for the lead, with 15 players just two shots back, ready to pounce. Impressively, players from seven out of the ten participating teams found themselves within a mere two shots of the lead during various stages of the round, adding to the electrifying atmosphere.

Esther Lee from Claremont Mudd Scripps made an explosive start, her scorecard reading like the opening sequence of an action movie: eagle, par, birdie (2,4,2). This thrilling beginning catapulted her to the early lead. Not to be outdone, Makensie Toole of George Fox University unleashed a birdie barrage, nailing four in her first eight holes, while Irene Jun of Claremont Mudd Scripps wasn't far behind with three birdies in her first six. As the tension mounted heading into the back nine, the University of Redlands duo of Iris Liu and Andrea York stepped up their game. Liu birdied holes 13 through 15, and York added birdies on 16 and 17, both coming tantalizingly close but ultimately falling short of the 2024 Individual Champion title, which was claimed by George Fox University's very own Makensie Toole firing a final round 69 to win the event at -3 139.

The weekend was a showcase of golfing excellence, marking a historic first for the event as the entire All Tournament Team (Top 6) finished at par or better. The Lakes course, known for its daunting challenge, was tamed by these exceptional players who skillfully navigated its intricacies, especially in the challenging conditions following the rain. This event was a testament to the incredible talent and resilience of the competitors, making it a weekend of golf to remember.