PULLMAN, Wash. (September 8, 2025) – Washington State Women's Golf junior Alice Johansson recorded a hole-in-one and finished Monday's opening rounds tied for seventh at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational hosted by the University of New Mexico.
 
Johansson, who earned All-West Coast Conference honors after winning a pair of tournaments last season, aced the 150-yard par 3 while carding a front-nine two-under 34 and finished with an opening round 73. The junior from Bollnäs, Sweden followed with four birdies in the second round while finishing with a 72 to sit tied for seventh at one-over, one stroke back from fifth place and six back from the lead.
 
Sophomore Agnes Brink tallied three birdies throughout the day to sit tied for 30th at plus-five. Sophomore Grace Rubelsky is tied for 60^th, freshman Kaitlyn Helm tied for 63^rd and senior Hannah Harrison closed her day with a second-round 77.
 
The Cougars finished Monday tied for tenth out of 15 competing teams, one back of BYU in ninth and two strokes back of eight-place UNLV. Sacramento State leads the way at one-under.
 
The Course and Tournament Format
The tournament is held at the UNM Championship Course in Albuquerque, N.M.
 
The course plays as a par-72 at 6,354 yards.

Teams will play 18 holes Tuesday.

Washington State's Lineup
1. Alice Johansson
2. Kaitlyn Helm
3. Agnes Brink
4. Hannah Harrison
5. Grace Rubelsky
 
The Field
In addition to Washington State and hosts New Mexico, BYU, Cal Poly, Cal State Fullerton, Fresno State, Long Beach State, Mercer, Montana State, Northern Arizona, Sacramento State, South Alabama, Southern Miss, UNLV and UTEP make up the 15-team field.

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