By Katie Rose Rankin

GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 10, 2026) — Teamwork took center stage at Forest Oaks Country Club during the 49th Carolinas Women's Four-Ball Championship and 11th Carolinas Senior Women's Four-Ball Championship, where 38 teams competed over 36 holes for two championship titles.

In the Women's Division, Nicole Nash of Charlotte, N.C., and Ella Stalvey of Blythewood, S.C., captured the title. In the Senior Women's Division, Julie Streng of Pinehurst, N.C., and Kathy Hartwiger of Greensboro, N.C., earned championship honors.

Three teams separated themselves from the field early in the Women's Division, setting up a competitive race over the final round. Nash and Stalvey found themselves in a back-and-forth battle with the teams of Connor Macon and Colleen Shepard of Charlotte, N.C., and Reece Hart of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Kameron Kohetek of Charlotte, N.C.

Playing the White/Yellow tees at 5,975 yards, par 72, Nash and Stalvey shared the first-round lead with Hart and Kohetek after both teams posted 6-under-par 66. Just one stroke behind, Macon and Shepard carded a 5-under-par 67.

Nash and Stalvey, both rising seniors at East Carolina University, displayed remarkable consistency throughout the championship. The duo made just one bogey over 36 holes and never allowed the lone setback to disrupt their momentum.

"We knew there were a lot more opportunities out there to make it back up," said Stalvey. "Forget about it. Next hole."

That mindset fueled another strong round as the pair continued their steady play throughout the final day. They capped their championship performance with a birdie on the 18th hole after Stalvey hit a fairway wood that set up a close-range eagle opportunity, securing the victory in style.

Nash and Stalvey credited their success as much to their friendship as their golf.

"It was very nice to see each other in a different life and be able to play with each other at this kind of level," said Stalvey. "It was a lot of fun, a lot of laughs, a lot of smiles. It's the first time I've laughed an entire round."

"I don't think we frowned one time," Nash added. "Even when we made a bogey, we were laughing about it and walking it off. It was more than fun."

In the Senior Women's Division, Streng and Hartwiger led from start to finish. Like Nash and Stalvey, the duo made only one bogey throughout the championship. They opened the tournament with back-to-back birdies and never looked back.Playing from the CGA Red tees at 5,352 yards, Streng and Hartwiger combined power and consistency to build a two-stroke lead after the opening round before pulling away on day two. They finished five shots clear ofPat Brogden of Garner, N.C., and Angela Stewart of Greenville, N.C.

Hartwiger explained how well she and Streng complemented one another throughout the championship.

"We have similarities in our game, so that helps you see and know shots coming," said Hartwiger. "If she tees off first or I do, we can see what the other could also do."

Streng agreed, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in the four-ball format.

"When one person was in trouble, the other had our back," said Streng. "And then when we got on a roll, it was really fun. A couple of birdie putts on the same holes made the difference playing together."

While the championship title was rewarding, both players said the shared experience was equally meaningful.

"It is not about winning, but being able to share the time with somebody you enjoy," Hartwiger said. "It's exciting when your teammate makes a birdie, and it's fun when you're the person getting to watch. It adds a dimension to golf you don't always get when you play individually."

The annual Four-Ball Championship once again showcased the unique team dynamic of golf, where partnership, camaraderie and trust can be just as important as the scorecard.