SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Denver sophomore Maren Farbu and South Dakota sophomore Jack Holtz secured the Kwik Star #SummitGF Peak Golfer of the Week awards following a competitive week of play, League officials announced Thursday. Farbu claimed the women’s accolade while Holtz grabbed the men’s honor. Both student-athletes earned the award for the first time in their respective careers.
Farbu turned in the best 54-hole performance of her collegiate career at the Red Sky Classic, finishing one under par and tied for 20th in a competitive field. The Lørenskog, Norway, native opened with consecutive even-par 72s before closing with a bogey-free 71 that included a single birdie. Farbu totaled seven birdies over the first two rounds.
Holtz guided the Yotes to their best team finish of the season with a runner-up showing at the Zach Johnson Invitational, while capturing the individual title to mark the first tournament victory of his collegiate career. The Alexandria, Minn., native opened with a season-low 68 (-3) before firing back-to-back 70s (-1) to capture the title. Holtz carded nine birdies in the tournament and recorded his lone eagle on hole 11 during his second round.
KWIK STAR FEMALE PEAK GOLFER OF THE WEEK
Maren Farbu, Denver
So. | Lørenskog, Norway
- Completed the Red Sky Classic t-20th following a career-best 54-hole total of 215 (-1)
- Carded eight birdies across three rounds in the tournament
- This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Farbu
Also nominated: Hannah Boraas and McKenzie Mages (South Dakota State), Kathryn VanArragon (St. Thomas).
KWIK STAR MALE PEAK GOLFER OF THE WEEK
Jack Holtz, South Dakota
So. | Alexandria, Minn.
- Carded rounds of 68-70-70 to finish with a 54-hole total of 211 (-5) and collect the tournament title while also pushing the Yotes to a second-place team finish
- Recorded nine birdies across the three rounds and one eagle in his second lap
- This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Holtz
Also nominated: Mason Haley (Kansas City), Carver Larson (North Dakota), Jake Skarperud (North Dakota State), Luke Strako (Omaha), Ben Gratzl (Oral Roberts), Ty Adkins (South Dakota State), Owen Rexing (St. Thomas).
2025-26 Peak Golfer of the Week
Sept. 4
Female: Lily Vincelli, North Dakota State
Male: Tyler Seeling, South Dakota State
Sept. 11
Female: Catie Nekola, South Dakota
Male: Rylin Petry, North Dakota State
Sept. 18
Female: Logan Hale, Denver
Co-Male: Jake Skarperud and Carter White, North Dakota State
Sept. 25
Female: Maren Farbu, Denver
Male: Jack Holtz, South Dakota
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