Asheville, North Carolina, October 13, 2025
News Summary
The UNC Asheville women’s golf team is gearing up for the Terrier Intercollegiate, their first tournament of October. Following a solid performance at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic, where Caroline Patterson earned recognition as Big South Golfer of the Week, the Bulldogs aim to build on their previous year’s fifth-place finish at this tournament. With multiple teams participating, they will play 54 holes over two days, showcasing their growing prowess in collegiate golf.
Asheville, North Carolina — The UNC Asheville women’s golf team is set to participate in the Terrier Intercollegiate, marking their first tournament of October. This follows their recent appearance at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic, held in Wolcott, Colorado, from September 22-24, 2025, where the Bulldogs finished in a three-way tie for 10th place.
Caroline Patterson distinguished herself at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic, being named the Big South Golfer of the Week for her performance. Patterson shot an even-par 216, with rounds of 75, 69, and 72, securing 22nd place out of 100 competitors. Her remarkable par-3 scoring, tying for second with a -3 score, was complemented by a total of 10 birdies throughout the tournament.
This marks Asheville’s second consecutive year competing in the Terrier Intercollegiate. Last year, the Bulldogs’ A Team tied for fifth place with a cumulative score of 934 over three rounds, including scores of 308, 308, and 318. In last year’s event, Asheville held a tie with Big South competitor Gardner-Webb, while outperforming USC Upstate, which placed 10th, and Presbyterian, which came in 11th. Caroline Patterson had an impressive showing in the previous year’s Terrier Intercollegiate, finishing in second place with scores of 69, 73, and 76, totaling +2.
The format for the upcoming Terrier Intercollegiate includes two 18-hole rounds on Monday and one on Tuesday, totaling 54 holes. The tournament field consists of various teams, including IU Indianapolis, App State, Wofford, Gardner-Webb, Lamar, The Citadel, Queens, ETSU, Presbyterian, Winthrop, Elon, USC Upstate, and Western Carolina. The event is sponsored by First Bank, headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.4 billion.
The UNC Asheville women’s golf program has shown significant promise this season, with Head Coach Ross Cash achieving a No. 20 national ranking in Golfweek’s 2025 College Coach Survey. Coach Cash, now in his fourth season leading the women’s golf team, has guided his players to two second-place finishes and a tie for 10th at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic. Notably, the Bulldogs set a program record with a remarkable 7-under-par score of 281 during their second round at the season opener at Clemson.
Lauren Madson and Caroline Patterson have both earned Big South Golfer of the Week honors this season. In her debut, Madson recorded an impressive 5-under-par second round, becoming the second Bulldog in program history to achieve such a feat. Additionally, the UNC Asheville women’s golf team made match play at the Big South Conference Championship last season for only the second time in program history.
Upcoming Events
- Event: Terrier Intercollegiate
- Date: October 2-3, 2025
- Rounds: 54 holes (2 rounds on Monday, 1 round on Tuesday)
Key Team Achievements
- 2nd place finishes this season and tie for 10th at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic
- 7-under-par program record (281) for second round at Clemson season opener
- Match play appearance at Big South Conference Championship last season
Performance Highlights
- Caroline Patterson: Even-par 216 (75-69-72); 22nd at Golfweek Red Sky Classic; 10 birdies
- Lauren Madson: 5-under-par second round in debut
Last Year’s Terrier Intercollegiate Performance
- Tied for fifth place with a total score of 934
- Caroline Patterson finished in second place with rounds of 69-73-76 (+2)
Coaching Achievements
- Head Coach Ross Cash: No. 20 ranking in Golfweek’s 2025 College Coach Survey
- Coaching tenure: Fourth season
FAQ
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Key Features Chart
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Next Tournament | Terrier Intercollegiate, October 2-3, 2025 |
| Recent Performance | Tied for 10th at Golfweek Red Sky Classic |
| Caroline Patterson’s Achievement | Big South Golfer of the Week |
| Previous Year’s Achievement | Tied for fifth at Terrier Intercollegiate, Patterson finished second |
| Coaching Ranking | Coach Ross Cash: No. 20 in Golfweek’s 2025 College Coach Survey |
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Additional Resources
- UNC Asheville Women’s Golf: Terrier Intercollegiate Preview
- UNC Asheville Women’s Golf: Golfweek Red Sky Classic Preview
- UNC Asheville’s Ross Cash Among Top Golf Coaches
- Wikipedia: Women’s Golf
- Google Search: UNC Asheville Women’s Golf
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