HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The Arkansas-Monticello Women’s Golf Team closed out the 5th Annual Battle for the Belt Monday afternoon in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Blossoms combined for a three round score of 921 (+57), helping them place sixth overall after firing a 308 (+20) in the final round.
University of Texas at Tyler took home the title with a final team score of 1-over par (865). The Blossoms were the second-best-finishing team of the Great American Conference members competing in the tournament. Henderson State took 4th place with a team score of 54-over par (918).
Renata Abad led the Blossoms, finishing seventh overall after shooting a 75 (+3) in round three, closing out the tournament at 7-over par (223).
Faith Hendren finished tied for 28th after carding a 78 (+6) in her final round, concluding the tournament at 18-over par (234).
Tori Milton finished tied for 30th in the tournament, shooting a 76 (+4) in her final round to finish at 19-over par (235).
Paveekul Kladkleep finished tied for 35th after posting a 79 (+7) in round three, closing out the tournament at 22-over par (238).
Kenzie McClenny rounded out the Blossoms’ team lineup, finishing tied for 44th at 25-over par (241) after shooting an 84 (+12) in her final round.
Competing as an individual, Karis Pollard finished tied for 52nd after carding an 89 (+17) in round three, concluding the tournament at 29-over par (245).
The Blossoms combined for 5 birdies on the final day, for a three-round combined total of 26.
NEXT TIME ON THE LINKS: The Blossoms conclude their 2026 fall season and will return to the course next spring for more competition.
BATTLE FOR THE BELT DAY TWO RECAP
Arkansas-Monticello
Place
Rd. 1
Rd. 2
Rd. 3
Total
Renata Abad
7th
+1 (73)
+3 (75)
+3 (75)
223
Faith Hendren
T-28
+8 (80)
+4 (76)
+6 (78)
234
Tori Milton
T-30
+8 (80)
+7 (79)
+4 (76)
235
Paveekul Kladkleep
T-35
+13 (85)
+2 (74)
+7 (79)
238
Kenzie McClenny
T-44
+4 (76)
+9 (81)
+12 (84)
241
Karis Pollard (IND)
T-52
+7 (79)
+5 (77)
+17 (89)
245
The Rundown
Schedule: Sunday – Monday | October 11 and 12, 2026
Course: Hot Springs CC – Park Course | Hot Springs, Arkansas
Format: 3 Rounds, 54-Hole Tournament | Par 72 | 5,917 Yds
Host: Henderson State University
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Article published with permission of UAM Athletics.
