Bowling Green, October 9, 2025
News Summary
The recent girls’ state golf tournament saw local golfers perform admirably at the Bowling Green Country Club, with Kenzie Willen finishing fifth overall. Caroline Childers ended her high school golf career tied for 16th place. Bowling Green finished sixth as a team in challenging weather conditions. The tournament concluded with Madison Central claiming the team title.
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The 2025 Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA girls’ state golf tournament concluded with strong performances from local golfers at the Bowling Green Country Club. Cumberland County’s Kenzie Willen achieved an impressive fifth place overall finish, while Bowling Green’s senior Caroline Childers ended her high school career with a tie for 16th place.
Bowling Green represented the region as the lone team, finishing sixth out of nine teams with a total score of 678. The tournament experienced challenging weather conditions with a wet first round, but improved to sunny and dry for the final round, providing better playing conditions for the competitors.
Kenzie Willen demonstrated her talent by shooting 1-under par (71) in her first round, which placed her in a tie for second as she advanced to the final 18 holes. In her second round, Willen posted 2-over on the front nine and 1-over on the back nine, which included a spectacular eagle on hole 14 and a birdie on hole 18. Her final score for the tournament stood at +2 (146).
Caroline Childers, competing in her last high school tournament, shot a 5-over par (77) in her final round, which was an improvement of one stroke from her first round. She finished the tournament with a total score of 155, marking the best result among local golfers. Childers’ emotional farewell was filled with memories from her journey since the sixth grade, during which she secured back-to-back individual region titles.
Bowling Green Lady Purples golf team celebrated a milestone as they secured their first 3rd Region title in 20 years and made history with their first-round state tournament finish. Other Bowling Green golfers included Mary Douglas Childers with a score of 172, Ellie Morgan at 176, Saanvi Aravantagi with a score of 178, and Amy Tomblinson rounding out the team with 180.
Other local participants included Barren County’s Chloe Witcher, who finished tied for 25th with a score of 158, and Lucy Zalla, who scored 173, placing her at tied for 61st. Stella Forney from South Warren concluded her tournament tied for 40th at 21-over par. Carleen Meyers from Russell County showed significant improvement, finishing tied for 66th with a score of 175 after improving her score by five strokes from the first day.
The team title was claimed by Madison Central with a score of 604, followed closely by Lexington Christian at 616 and Sacred Heart at 621. In individual play, Keira Yun from Sacred Heart shot an impressive 6-under par, earning her the individual championship with a score of 138.
Key Tournament Highlights
- Kenzie Willen finished fifth overall with a total score of +2 (146).
- Caroline Childers tied for 16th, scoring 155 in her final high school tournament.
- Bowling Green’s team ranked sixth with a total score of 678.
- Madison Central won the team title with a score of 604.
Participants and Their Scores
| Participant | Score | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Kenzie Willen | 146 | 5th |
| Caroline Childers | 155 | 16th |
| Mary Douglas Childers | 172 | – |
| Ellie Morgan | 176 | – |
| Saanvi Aravantagi | 178 | – |
| Amy Tomblinson | 180 | – |
| Chloe Witcher (Barren County) | 158 | 25th |
| Lucy Zalla (Barren County) | 173 | 61st |
| Stella Forney (South Warren) | 21-over par | 40th |
| Carleen Meyers (Russell County) | 175 | 66th |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Kenzie Willen’s final score in the tournament?
Kenzie Willen’s final score for the tournament was +2 (146).
What place did Caroline Childers finish in her final tournament?
Caroline Childers concluded her high school career with a tie for 16th place with a score of 155.
How did the Bowling Green team perform overall?
Bowling Green finished sixth out of nine teams with a total score of 678.
Who won the team title in the tournament?
Madison Central won the team title with a score of 604.
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Additional Resources
- WBKO: KHSAA Girls Golf State Tournament
- Wikipedia: Golf
- BG Daily News: High School Golf
- Google Search: Girls High School Golf 2025
- Kentucky.com: High School Sports
- Google Scholar: High School Golf Tournaments
- Owensboro Times: Lady Panthers Golf
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
- WBKO: Sports Connection
- Google News: KHSAA Girls Golf
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