Dores Set for 54 Holes at The Ally

Vanderbilt heads to Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi

A golfer in a white outfit is mid-swing on a sunny day, with a caddy and golf bag nearby and trees in the background.A golfer in a white outfit is mid-swing on a sunny day, with a caddy and golf bag nearby and trees in the background.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt women’s golf returns to action Monday at The Ally at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi. The 54-hole championship will be played over three days as the Commodores aim to build off a top five finish in their last competition.

“I think it’s always a treat for our young ladies to compete on a golf course that’s hosted a major championship and that’s what they’re getting to do this week at Old Waverly,” head coach Greg Allen said. “We’ve talked a lot this season about really locking in on the par 5s so if we can do that this week then I think we can contend. I thought we looked really good in the practice round today and the girls are anxious to get out there and compete again.”

THE COURSE

  • Vanderbilt visits Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi, where the Commodores have competed in each of the past two seasons
  • Old Waverly plays to a par of 72 at a distance of 6,284 yards

THE FIELD

  • A total of 17 teams comprise the field at The Ally. The Dores are one of five teams ranked in the latest WGCA Coaches Poll, joining Florida, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Oklahoma State in the field
  • The Dores will see three SEC foes this week in Florida, Ole Miss and Mississippi State
  • Vandy also faces three opponents who competed in the Mason Rudolph Championship last time out, battling Florida, Mississippi State and Georgia Southern for a second-straight event

THE LINEUP

  • Senior Ava Merrill once again leads the Commodore lineup as the black and gold tees off in its third tournament of the fall
  • Angelina Tolentino, Olivia Wood, Sara Im and Claire Henson join Merrill in the lineup
  • Elizabeth Rudisill will compete as an individual for the Commodores
  • Henson is making her first appearance in the Vandy lineup since her freshman season in 2024-25 after redshirting in 2025-26
  • Merrill paces the Dores with a 71 scoring average, playing four of her six rounds this season at or under par

TEE TIMES

  • Vanderbilt will begin play at 10 a.m. on the first hole with Henson firing the opening shot
  • The Commodores are paired with Florida and hosts Mississippi State in the opening round
  • Rudisill will tee off at 10:36 a.m. from the 10th hole

Live scoring for all three rounds of The Ally will be available on Scoreboard by Clippd.