CLEVELAND – Western Michigan's Julia Champion has been named Mid-American Conference Co-Golfer of the Week after winning the 2016 Rocket Classic on Tuesday.
Champion earned the first individual win by a Bronco since 2014 after shooting a 54-hole total of 218 (+2) and finished two strokes ahead of the competition. The Markham, Ontario, native recorded back-to-back 73's in the first two rounds on Monday at the Catawba Island Golf Club. She entered the final round on Tuesday with a two-stroke lead and maintained it after shooting an even-par 72.
The junior finished the tournament tied for fifth in pars with 35 and tied for second in birdies with nine.