SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State senior Shakira Kuys claimed the latest Kwik Star #SummitGF Peak Golfer of the Week accolade, earning the female honor League officials announced Friday.

Kuys finished runner-up out of 112 golfers participating in the rain-shortened Red Rocks Invitational hosted by Northern Arizona. The Jackrabbit senior made four birdies during her only loop around the Oakcreek Country Club to post a 70 (-2).

The Port Augusta, South Australia native helped lead SDSU to a tie for third in the team standings with her second round under par this season.

KWIK STAR FEMALE PEAK GOLFER OF THE WEEK
Shakira Kuys, South Dakota State
Sr. | Port Augusta, South Australia

• This is the first career weekly honor for Kuys
• Finished runner-up at the rain-shortened Red Rocks Invitational, carding a 70 (-2) in the 18-hole event
• Tied for fourth in the 112-player field with four birdies
• Helped the Jackrabbits finish in a tie for third in the team standings

Others nominated: Norah Roberts (North Dakota State).
2024-25 Kwik Star Peak Golfer Awards
Sept. 5
Female: Madi Hicks, North Dakota State
Male: Rylin Petry, North Dakota State

Sept. 12
Female: Katie Ruge, Omaha
Male: Max Schmidtke, South Dakota

Sept. 19
Male: Mason Haley, Kansas City

Sept. 26
Female: Elise Hoven, North Dakota State
Male: Max Schmidtke, South Dakota

Oct. 3
Female: Madi Hicks, North Dakota State
Male: Ian Simonich, North Dakota State

Oct. 10
Female: Katie Ruge, Omaha
Male: Matthew Wilson, Weber State

Oct. 17
Female: Kathryn VanArragon, St. Thomas
Male: Matthew Wilson, Weber State

Oct. 24
Female: Avery Blake, Oral Roberts
Male: Nathan Peyerl, North Dakota

Oct. 31
Male: Rylin Petry, North Dakota State

Feb. 6
Co-Male: Kevin An and Ben Gratzl, Oral Roberts
 
Feb. 13
Female: Emma Bryant, Denver
Male: Kevin An, Oral Roberts

Feb. 20
Male: Willis Panzarello, Denver
 
Feb. 27
Female: Anna Swan, Oral Roberts
Male: Mason Haley, Kansas City

March 6
Female: Haven Ward, Denver
Male: Grayson Wetch, North Dakota
 
March 13
Female: McKenzie Mages, South Dakota State
Male: Bryson Mercier, South Dakota State

March 20
Female: Shakira Kuys, South Dakota State

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