The No. 4 Dallas Baptist University (DBU) Patriots women’s golf team is set to compete in the Rattler Invitational, February 23-24, at Dominion Country Club in San Antonio, Texas. Fans can follow live scoring via Clippd Scoreboard, and updates will be posted on Instagram (@dbuwgolf), X (@DBU_GOLF), and Facebook (DBU Athletics).
Recent Performance
The Patriots began their spring season with a second-place finish at the Southern Invite in Spring, Texas, posting a score of +32 against 11 top-50 teams. They finished behind then-No. 6 UT Tyler. Ella Cheek and Gracie Grant both tied for seventh place at the Southern Invite, with Grant recording the team’s only below-par round of the tournament—a one-under 71.
Key Storylines
DBU’s starting five for the Rattler Invitational will be Ella Cheek, Gracie Grant, Sidney Robertson, Chloe Sirkin, and Madison Ude. Presley Bolado will compete as an individual. Head Coach Kenny Trapp currently has 94 career victories and is six wins away from becoming the first Division II coach to reach 100 tournament wins.
The Patriots have consistently performed well, finishing no lower than fourth in any tournament this academic year. Ella Cheek has earned a top-10 spot in each of the team’s six tournaments this fall, while Gracie Grant has consistently finished in the top 15. Cheek is ranked No. 4, Grant No. 17, and Ude No. 22 in Division II.
DBU will be joined at the Rattler Invitational by two other ranked teams from the Lone Star Conference (LSC): No. 18 UT Tyler and No. 18 St. Mary’s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How recently has DBU competed in the Rattler Invitational?
DBU last played in the Rattler Invitational in 2020.
Who are DBU’s top-ranked golfers?
Ella Cheek is ranked No. 4, Gracie Grant is ranked No. 17, and Madison Ude is ranked No. 22 in Division II.
How many tournament wins does Head Coach Kenny Trapp have?
Head Coach Kenny Trapp has 94 career victories.
As DBU prepares for the Rattler Invitational, what factors do you suppose will be most crucial to their success in San Antonio?
