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AMC Golfers of the Week – No. 9 (Mar. 16)

AMC Golfers of the Week – No. 9 (Mar. 16)
March 16, 2026

Written by Bruna Niederkorn, AMC Assistant Commissioner

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Kolt Carden of Central Baptist Ellie Soderholm of Columbia were named this week's American Midwest Conference Golfers of the Week presented by AMCOnTheGo, announced the conference office this afternoon.

Both golfers are now eligible for the NAIA Golfers of the Week which is announced on Wednesday.

AMC Women's Golfer of the Week
Ellie Soderholm, Columbia
Jr. | Stockholm, Sweeden

  • Competed in the CC Spring Invitational
  • Took home the second place out of 39 golfers
  • Shot 72 in round one and 77 in round two
  • Fourth AMC Golfer of the Week honors this season

Other Notable Performance:

  • Mariana Bonilla, Williams Baptist: finished in the fifth spot at the CC Spring Invitational (81-75).

Nominees: Ellie Soderholm, Columbia; Mariana Bonilla, Williams Baptist; Thaylia Ramirez, Central Baptist

AMC Men's Golfer of the Week
Kolt Carden, Central Baptist
Fr. | Hot Springs, Ark.

  • Competed in the Evangel Spring Invitational
  • Finished in seventh place out of 56 golfers
  • Shot 76 in round one, 81 in round two, and one-under in round three with a 71

Other Notable Performance:

  • Bruno Marti Jimenez, Columbia: finished in 10th place at the CC Spring Invitational (73-76).

Nominees: Kolt Carden, Central Baptist; Bruno Marti Jimenez, Columbia; Jack Pierce, Williams Baptist; Christopher Riddle, Crowley's Ridge

AMC Golfers of the Week Winners (Women; Men)
Week One (Sep. 8): Laney Crutchfield (Central Baptist); Juan Candil (Central Baptist)
Week Two (Sep. 15): Addison Sullivan, (Health Sciences & Pharmacy); no nominations
Week Three (Sep. 22): Katie Fish (Williams Baptist); Jack Pierce (Williams Baptist)
Week Four (Sep. 29): Ellie Soderholm (Columbia); Tom Clarens (Columbia)
Week Five (Oct. 6): Ellie Soderholm (Columbia); Blake Sykes (Columbia)
Week Six (Oct. 13): Grace Woody (Williams Baptist); Cooper Hermann (Central Baptist)
Week Seven (Oct. 20): Kendra Harness (Williams Baptist); Curren Bounds (Williams Baptist)
Week Eight (Oct. 27): Ellie Soderholm (Columbia); Bruno Marti Jimenez (Columbia)

Week Nine (Mar. 16): Ellie Soderholm (Columbia); Kolt Carden (Central Baptist)

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