The Ross School’s first-ever girls golf match is set for 4 p.m. on April 13 at the Noyac Golf Club. In its inaugural season, the varsity and junior varsity programs will call the club home for their practices and competitions. Sixteen girls have made the 2026 team, which will be led by Christian Cardarelli, the P.G.A. professional at Shinnecock Hills; Pat Gunning of the Noyac club; Leigh Notley of Gardiner’s Bay Country Club,
“This is an exciting and meaningful moment for Ross,” said Robyn Mott, the co-athletic director at the school. “The launch of our girls golf team reflects both the passion of our students and the strength of our community. Golf is a sport that builds discipline, focus, and resilience, and there is no better place to learn and compete than the East End. This program didn’t exist a year ago. Now we have 16 girls, elite coaching, and a first match on April 13. We are proud to create new opportunities for our student-athletes to develop their skills, support one another, and represent Ross in a new arena.”
The roster includes Mia Frohlich, a senior who will serve as team captain; Sofie Arce, a junior; Alina Bandelier, Clemens Bistrian-Emptage, Georgia Carey, Misa Dionne, Chloe Kim, Zoe McDonald, Kenzie Sedam, and Violet W., all sophomores; Eloise Bandelier, Elle Cauchi, Luna Di Donna, and Piper Hummel, eighth-graders; and Teagan Mott and Serena Watson in seventh grade — all of whom are excited to take their first competitive swings.
“We saw real enthusiasm from our students, and when we looked at what we could offer, the coaching, the setting, the opportunity, it felt like a natural and exciting fit,” said Tom Sturtevant, the head of school. “This is about more than a single sport. It’s about giving students confidence, discipline, and something they can carry with them well beyond their time at Ross.”
