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2024-25 Women's Golf Roster

Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo

Kirstyn Hope Barsola (She/Her)

  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Academy of the Holy Angels (NJ)
  • Hometown New Braunfels, Texas

Biography

As a Scot
Dean’s List… All-American Scholar award recipient… Named to the Academic All-District team… Founder and President of the Pre-Dental Society… Student-Athlete Mentor… Part of BIPOCa… Member of the Filipino Association at Macalester (FAM)… SMA… Health Promotion Assistant… Registered Dental Assistant… Emergency Medical Technician.

2024-25
Claimed Academic All-MIAC honors… Played nine rounds in five events, averaging 86.8… Tied for 29th out of 68 golfers with a two-round score of 170 at the Gustie Spring Invite on April 12 and 13.

2023-24
Played 10 rounds in five events, averaging 87.3… Tied for 28th at the St. Catherine University Fall Invite on Sept. 23-24... Earned Academic All-MIAC honors.

2022-23
Played six rounds in four events, averaging 89.3… Tied for 35th with a score of 87 at the Gustie Spring Invite on April 15… Named to the Academic All-District team… Academic All-MIAC honors.

2021-22
Played in 11.5 rounds in six events her first year... Averaged 93.7...WGCA All-American Scholar.

Before Mac
Received the coach's award at Academy of the Holy Angels... New Jersey state golf finalist... Among the Big North Tournament top 20... First team all-division honors... First team honorable mention all-county... National Honors Society... Tri-M Music Honors Society... Rho Kappa... Principal's list... Honor Roll.

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I chose Macalester because it checked all the boxes for what I wanted in a college: it's a small school, I could play golf there, it has a good community, and is located near a city.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you?
My experience at Macalester has meant growth as an individual, greater access to opportunities, and new friendships and connections.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
Being a student-athlete at Macalester has allowed me to meet so many amazing people who have helped me both on and off the course as well as experience new things.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
Being a student-athlete at Macalester, especially while serving on the leadership board and as a student-athlete mentor, has really prepared me for life after graduation. Balancing the demands of athletics and academics taught me essential skills in time management and discipline. My leadership board role honed my ability to guide and inspire others while mentoring fellow athletes developed my communication and teamwork skills. These experiences have equipped me with resilience, adaptability, and strong leadership abilities, all crucial in any professional setting.

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22First Year

  • 2022-23Sophomore

  • 2023-24Junior

  • 2024-25Senior