The Viking women's golf team placed third at the Midwest Collegiate Conference Women's Golf Invitational Sunday at Sunnyside Country Club in Waterloo. Grand View shot 373 as a team for third behind winner St. Ambrose (343) and runner-up Viterbo (358).

Amalia Mejia (Colombia, South America) was the top placer for Grand View and finished 5th with a score of 85. Mackenzie Bourke (Ames, Iowa) shot a 91 good enough for 14th place.

Monday's round was cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

The Vikings continued their improved play this fall season with a third place finish in the Viterbo Invitational held at the La Crosse Country Club in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Vikings scored a two day total of 744 one shot behind runner-up Waldorf and thirty one strokes behind champion Viterbo.

Freshman standout Amalia Mejia (Columbia) finished in second place individually shooting rounds of 86-85 = 171.

"I am really proud of our progression as a team and Amalia's performance. She is an outstanding player and will only improve with time. We are working hard and continue to see improvement in our performances. I believe this is the highest finish for a Grand View player in our history," said Coach Winkel.

The Viking women's golf team competed in the Peaks Classic on September 14^th and 15^th in La Veta, Colorado. The Vikings finished in third place shooting rounds of 389 and 372. The field included nationally ranked teams such as University of Victoria and Wayland Baptist University.

Amalia Mejia (Colombia, South America) led the way for the Vikings finishing in 8^th place with rounds of 87 and 88.

"The team is making great strides and has a lot of talent. Amalia has continually improved her play as she adjusts to life in the US. I expect a lot of success from them this year," said Coach Winkel.

The Viking women shot a school record 337 on day two of the Viking Classic to place second in the Viking Classic behind DMACC. The women were paced by sophomore Molly Engleman (Cresco, Iowa) who placed 4^th overall with a 86 - 84 = 170. The Vikings were a model of consistency on day two with Amalia Mejia (Colombia South America) and Amanda West (Pleasant Hill, Iowa) each shooting 83. Followed by Engleman with an 84 and Mackenzie Bourke (Ames, Iowa) with an 87.

"I couldn't be happier with the team. We are dramatically improved from a year ago. Freshmen Mejia and West combined with our returning players Mackenzie Riedell (Des Moines, Iowa), Bourke, and Kelsey Sheeks (Bondurant, Iowa) have really given us the opportunity to compete at a much higher level. The women are coming along faster than I had anticipated and deserve a lot of credit. They have worked extremely hard in the off-season and are driven to improve," said Viking head coach Chris Winkel.

Amalia Mejia (Colombia, South America) has signed a letter of intent to play golf for the Grand View women's golf program. Amalia is ranked No. 15 nationally in Colombia and has had a lot of success as a junior player.

"I am very excited about Amalia joining our program. She is an outstanding player and a wonderful person. She will have a very positive impact on our program," said Viking head coach Chris Winkel.