Katie Drew captures third Lincoln Highway title at Shady Oaks

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

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Katie Drew, a 2024 Dixon grad, won her third Ladies Lincoln Highway golf title on July 12 at Shady Oaks Country Club. She posted a score of +31, emerging from a competitive field that included Kim Kester, the Northern Illinois University women's golf coach, who finished tied in the leaderboard. Katie's Timber Creek team finished as runners-up to Kishwaukee, who logged a total of +119, with Timber Creek ending at +99. Rachel Drew, Katie’s younger sister, placed third for Timber Creek with a +11, marking their first time competing in the same tournament. Katie noted her strategy involved careful club selection, opting for irons on narrow holes to stay competitive.

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  • Katie Drew wins her third Lincoln Highway title.
  • Timber Creek places second with a total score of +99.
  • Kishwaukee finishes first with a +119 score.
  • Rachel Drew takes third for Timber Creek with a +11.
  • Katie plans to play golf recreationally after starting her nursing career.
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Katie Drew’s third Ladies Lincoln Highway golf title was a bit more special on Saturday at Shady Oaks Country Club. It was the first time that Katie, a 2024 Dixon grad, got to play in the same tournament as her younger sister, Rachel. It was Katie’s third title in four years as her Timber Creek team finished as runner-up to Kishwaukee. Timber Creek posted a two-day total of +99 in the ...

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