The award, which is presented by Stifel, was created in 2014 in partnership with the Haskins Foundation. The award was named after Annika Sorenstam, who is regarded as the greatest female golfer of all-time.
Craig's outstanding season has put her in the national spotlight as she led WKU to one win, three top-three finishes in all five tournaments this Fall. The team won the Jennifer Duke Invitational in Cincinnati and finished as the runner-up in the Lady Paladin Invitational, Pat Bradley Invitational, and The Southern.
After becoming the first Lady Topper to win the CUSA Championships and qualify for NCAA Regionals last season, Craig along with fellow Lady Topper Sarah Arnold became the first WKU women's golfers to qualify for the US Women's Amateur last summer where she made the Sweet 16.
This Fall, she claimed three CUSA Golfer of the Week awards. Craig's season includes an individual victory at the Jennifer Duke Invitational, a runner-up finish at the Lady Paladin Invitational, a fourth-place finish the Pat Bradley Invitational, and a third-place finish at The Southern.
The Lady Topper also used the Fall season to etch her name in WKU record books. The junior tied for the third lowest round in WKU history at the Jennifer Duke Invitational, scoring a 66 in her final round in Cincinnati. Craig also set the new record for the lowest 54-hole score in WKU history with her performance in the Queen City, scoring a 206 total and breaking the previous record set by Lady Topper great Mary Joiner.
Lady Topper Head Coach Adam Gary spoke on Catie's accomplishment, "This is such an honor for Catie. I can't think of a better representative for the university. She's not the type to brag on herself, so I'm happy she's being recognized with the best players in the country. I'm excited to see her hard work and dedication pay off."
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