High school girls golf: Wayne’s Bree Torgerson caps career with 1A medalist, Monticello repeats at state champs

Wayne High’s Bree Torgerson tees off during the 1A golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News Wayne’s Bree Torgerson knew exactly where she stood walking to the No. 17 tee box on Wednesday during the 1A state tournament: one down with two to play.

Despite the obvious nerves, the senior drew up her previous state experience — including placing fourth a year ago — and executed some clutch shots on those two closing holes to rally and win the individual state title. Torgerson shot an 89, the only golfer to shoot in the 80s, to capture 1A medalist, with Monticello sophomore LE Olson shooting 90 to finish second in the one-day state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City. Valley’s Emma Cox finished third with a 96.

“It felt good. Nothing I had ever felt before, that’s for sure,” said Torgerson. “I feel like it had all paid off, all the practice, all the rounds that I played.

” Torgerson shot a 46 on the front nine, and then settled down a bit more on the back nine with a 43. One of her best shots of the day was on the par 5 finishing hole. Her second shot on No.