Surrounded by family, teammates, and coaches, Emma Schoenbachler recently signed her celebratory letter of intent to continue her education and play women’s golf for Indiana University Southeast.

Indiana University Southeast, a regional campus of Indiana University, is a four-year, public, comprehensive university located in New Albany, Indiana, just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1941, it provides high-quality educational programs and services that promote student learning and prepare students for productive citizenship in a diverse society, and that contribute to the intellectual, cultural, and economic development of our region. IU Southeast competes at the NAIA level in the River States Conference and is currently home to nine varsity sports, but announced in October of 2024 that they would be adding men’s and women’s golf in the fall of 2025.

Schoenbachler will be part of the inaugural team to take the links for the Grenadiers. The team will consist of approximately 10 student-athletes. Their seasons are comprised of a fall non-championship season consisting of three to four tournaments and a championship season in the spring with seven to eight additional tournaments. Their home courses will be Covered Bridge Golf Club in Sellersburg and Champions Pointe Golf Club in Henryville.

Schoenbachler is a two year member of the Lady Pirate golf team. She was recently accepted into the Pre-Nursing Program at IUS on her way to becoming a NICU Registered Nurse. When asked about her decision to attend school and play golf for the Grenadiers, she responded: “After visiting several universities, IUS felt big enough to experience university life living on campus, but small enough to feel like home. They have a phenomenal nursing program, and the announcement of the women’s golf team just sealed the deal. I can’t wait to continue my nursing pathway and be part of this exciting new golf program.”

CHS Golf Coach Adam Tolliver expressed his congratulations stating, “I am so proud of and excited for Emma to be able to play on the first IUS Girls Golf Team. To be able to witness Emma’s confidence and passion for golf grow over the last few seasons has been amazing and a highlight of my coaching career. She went from having never swung a club to being able to sign with a college team in two years and this clearly shows the dedication and determination Emma has. I know those characteristics will continue to serve her well in both golf and in her life and I am excited to see where her journey will take her. So, on behalf of our CHS Golf Team, we wish Emma congratulations and the best of luck.”

IUS Golf Coach Matt Graston added that he is “Looking forward to the opportunity to coach Emma. She is a hard worker and a solid player who is dedicated to working on her game. She will bring leadership on and off the course.”

WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulates Emma and wishes her a healthy and prosperous future as an Indiana University Southeast Grenadier.

Article contributed by WPMQ, The Pirate Network.

The Lady Pirates faced off against the Lady Dragons last night at Elk Run Golf Course. Charlestown had a total score of 254 and Silver Creek had a winning score of 216. Coach Kim Carrol stated that the week ahead will consist of putting practice, working to lower scores.

Last night the Lady Pirate golf team teed off against the Jeffersonville Red Devils and New Washington Mustangs at the Elks Club in a battle of the three Greater Clark high schools. The Lady Pirates placed second with a score of 245, losing to Jeff who finished with a score of 230. The Lady Mustangs recorded no score due to an incomplete team. Lizzie Hill led the Lady Pirates with a low score of 58. McKenna Harbin and Juliana Roberts both shot a 62 while Andrea McCoy followed up with a 63.

Tonight our Lady Pirates host the Dragons from Silver Creek at The Elks at 4pm.

The Lady Pirate Golf team matched up with Silver Creek Tuesday evening, defeating them for the third straight time 238 to 244.  Charlestown scores included Andrea McCoy’s 57, Kylan Burke and McKenna Harbin both shot a 60, and Lizzy Hill a 61.

“We improved our team score by 12 strokes from last match.  I am very proud of the improvement I saw today.  The girls are hitting the ball better, and it’s showing in their team scores”, commented Lady Pirate Head Coach Kim Carroll.

Next Match: Tuesday, Aug 21 against Silver Creek and New Washington