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Athena Singh named 2025-26 Tony Curnutte Memorial Female Sportsman of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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Summary

Athena Singh has been awarded the 2025-26 Tony Curnutte Memorial Female Sportsman of the Year. Singh secured her place at a U.S. Open qualifying tournament in June, finishing second with a score of 147. She is a standout golfer with numerous accolades, including being a four-time Region 12 winner and a KHSAA state champion. Singh, who will join the University of Houston golf team this fall, continues to inspire young female golfers in her region. Despite not making the cut at her first major, she recorded a strong 3-over-par 74 in her final round.

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•Singh finished second with a score of 147 at the U.S. Open qualifier.
•She won the KHSAA state championship by nine strokes.
•Singh is a four-time Region 12 winner and a former Kentucky Miss Golf.
•She will join the University of Houston golf team this fall.
•Singh's performance helps raise visibility for girls' golf in eastern Kentucky.

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8:46 PMYahoo Sports — 2025-26 Tony Curnutte Memorial Female Sportsman of the Year: Singh earns stellar scorecard

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MOREHEAD No one had any doubts about her ability when she teed off at a pro tournament in June. Briar Ridge Country Club, in Schererville, Ind., hosted a U.S. Open qualifying tournament, and the top two finishers secured an invitation to the game’s third major at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Athena Singh, a recent Rowan County graduate, carded a 147 over two rounds, good ...
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