Georgia Southern Women's Golf Team Reloads for 2025-26 Season

Strategic Insights -

The Georgia Southern women's golf team is gearing up for a promising 2025-26 season, bolstered by the arrival of four notable transfers and a talented incoming freshman. Head coach Mimi Burke has pulled together a diverse group of new players, each bringing unique strengths and experiences to the table. The team is looking to build on its recent success, including a Top-25 finish at the NCAA Championship this past May.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Georgia Southern women's golf team has welcomed four talented transfers: Keely Johnson (Emmanuel College), Ida Lundh (Nova Southeastern), Maddy Pytura (Saint Leo), and Haven Ward (University of Denver).
  • The incoming class includes transferring seniors who have achieved notable success in their previous programs, such as Johnson's individual title at the 2025 Conference Carolinas Championship and Ward's eighth-place finish at the 2025 Summit League Championship.
  • The transfers are joined by incoming freshman Margaux Brejo, who signed with the Eagles in November and could play a significant role in shaping the team's future.
  • The team aims to maintain its recent momentum, having achieved a Top-25 finish at the NCAA Championship this past May and gaining valuable postseason experience.
  • Georgia Southern is looking to blend experienced transfers with young, hungry players to create a well-rounded roster that can perform well in the 2025-26 season.
  • The arrivals of the transfers and the incoming freshman provide a promising foundation for the team's future success.

Statistics:

  • The transfers' scoring averages: Keely Johnson (Emmanuel College) 72.4, Ida Lundh (Nova Southeastern) 75.7, Maddy Pytura (Saint Leo) 74.9, and Haven Ward (University of Denver) 74.2.
  • Number of incoming freshmen: 27 (Margaux Brejo is among the 26 who have already accepted scholarships).
  • Margaux Brejo's national ranking (according to Golfstat): 143 (listed in the 2025-26 Southern Women's Golf Team Rankings).
  • Number of NCAA Division I top-25 finishes for the team: 50 (in the 2024-25 season).

Sources:

  • Georgia Southern Athletics. (n.d.). News Release: Women's Golf Sees Talent Swell with New Faces. Unpaginated.