SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Omaha senior Katie Ruge and St. Thomas senior Owen Rexing were tabbed the latest Kwik Star #SummitGF Peak Golfers of the Week, League officials announced Thursday. Ruge secured the weekly honor for the fifth time in her career, while Rexing earned his first.
Ruge captured the title at the 2026 Stampede at the Creek, finishing at 4-over for the tournament. The Omaha, Neb., native carded rounds of 69 (-3), 78 (+6) and 73 (+1), while totaling eight birdies and leading the field with a 4.07 scoring average on par-4 holes.
Ruge’s performance helped pace Omaha, as fellow Maverick Emily Karmazin climbed 10 spots on the final day to finish runner-up, giving the Mavericks a strong 1-2 finish at the event.
This week’s award marks the final women’s weekly award of the season as teams prepare for the Summit League Championships next weekend.
Rexing led the Tommies to a fourth-place team finish at the Robert Kepler Invitational, placing ninth individually with a trio of under-par rounds. The senior opened the tournament with a 69 (-3) before following with back-to-back rounds of 71 (-1), notching 12 birdies and an eagle across the 54 holes.
The Inver Grove Heights, Minn., native’s consistent play throughout the event helped pace St. Thomas, as he recorded three rounds below par to secure the top-10 finish.
Rexing also became the second Tommie in three weeks to garner the award.
KWIK STAR FEMALE PEAK GOLFER OF THE WEEK
Katie Ruge, Omaha
Sr. | Omaha, Neb.
- Won the 2026 Stampede at the Creek at +4 overall
- Posted rounds of 69 (-3), 78 (+6) and 73 (+1)
- Recorded eight birdies and led the field with a 4.07 par-4 scoring average
- This is the fifth career Summit League weekly honor for Ruge and the third this season
Others nominated: Avery Bartels (North Dakota State), Ella Greenberg (South Dakota), McKenzie Mages (South Dakota State)
KWIK STAR MALE PEAK GOLFERS OF THE WEEK
Owen Rexing, St. Thomas
Sr. | Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
- Finished ninth at the Robert Kepler Invitational with three rounds under par
- Opened with a 69 (-3) and followed with back-to-back 71s (-1)
- Helped lead St. Thomas to a fourth-place team finish
- This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Rexing
Others nominated: Mason Haley (Kansas City), Nolan Johnson (Omaha), Phillip Voetmann (Oral Roberts), Tyler Seeling (South Dakota State)
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
Oct. 2
Female: Katie Ruge, Omaha
Male: Spencer Clatt, Omaha
Oct. 9
Female: Logan Hale, Denver
Male: Mason Haley, Kansas City
Oct. 16
Female: Katie Ruge, Omaha
Male: Jack Dozer, Denver
Oct. 23
Female: Ella Greenberg, South Dakota
Male: Joe Rohlwing, South Dakota
Oct. 30
Female: McKenzie Mages, South Dakota State
Male: Christian Johnson, Oral Roberts
Feb. 12
Female: Madi Hicks, North Dakota State
Male: N/A
Feb. 19
Female: Avery Blake, Oral Roberts
Co-Male: Jack Dozer and Jet Hernandez, Denver
Feb. 26
Female: McKenzie Mages, South Dakota State
Male: Mason Haley, Kansas City
March 5
Female: Logan Hale, Denver
Male: Nathan Peyerl, North Dakota
March 12
Female: Avery Bartels, North Dakota State
Male: Tyler Seeling, South Dakota State
March 19
Female: McKenzie Mages, South Dakota State
Male: Jorge Sanchez Gutierrez, Oral Roberts
March 26
Female: Ella Greenberg, South Dakota
Male: Zander Grant, Denver
April 2
Female: N/A
Male: Tyler McNeive, St. Thomas
April 9
Female: N/A
Male: Zander Grant, Denver
April 16
Female: Katie Ruge, Omaha
Male: Owen Rexing, St. Thomas
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