No one in the history of the Golfweek Hoosier Amateur has shot a better round than Maddie May did Tuesday.
The rising redshirt junior at Indiana got off to a blazing start at the 5th annual edition of the Hoosier Amateur, carding a 4-under 67 on Tuesday in the opening round, setting a new tournament scoring record by two shots. She becomes the fourth player in the history of the Hoosier Amateur to break par at the Pfau Course, joining Erica Shepherd (2020, 69), Madison Dabagia (2024, 70) and Rachel Camp (2024, 70).
“This is my third time playing the tournament, so I’ve always enjoyed coming back here and playing the Pfau in tournament conditions before we start the season up,” May said. “I just drove the ball really well today, which helps a lot around the Pfau, and keeping it out of trouble.
“I just gave myself birdie opportunities on a lot of holes and was able to convert a lot on the front nine, which was really good.”
May’s round was the best of the opening round by five strokes. Nicole Johnson and Catherine Qui share second after 72s.
She started with three consecutive birdies on Nos. 2-4 and added another at the par-5 ninth to turn in 32. On the back nine, she had a birdie and bogey offset, matched with seven pars, and it equaled a stellar opening performance.
“That’s just been my goal over the summer is just try to enjoy golf, take some pressure off the outcomes,” May said.
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