About Girls Golf
The Ames girls golf team has had a tremendous amount of success under the direction of RJ Voss. A trio of seniors looks to lead the 2022 squad: Bryce Bearson, Ellie Nusbaum, and Ainsley Jurgens all saw regular appearances on the Little Cyclone varsity card a year ago.
Points of Pride
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Team State ChampionshipsHistorically, Ames has won three team state championships in girls golf. The first title came in 1989 and was followed by a pair of team crowns in 2009 and 2010. Those two most championship teams were led by recent Ames High Hall of Fame inductee Katie Purcell.
Hall of Fame
Ames High InducteeKatie Purcell won individual titles in 2009 and 2010, including an all-time state top 30 two-round mark in 2010 with a score of 150.
13th Place
2021 State MeetIn the 2021 campaign, Megan Riesselman qualified individually for the IGHSAU State Meet. Riesselman recorded a two-round total of 153 to place 13th in the state.
2021
Conference MedalMegan Riesselman claimed a conference medalist performance. Riesselman moved on to play for Grand View University while teammate Taylor Balsley went to play for DMACC.