Leon County’s Top Girl High School Golfers

As the high school golf season comes to a close, Tallahassee Reports is highlighting the top girl golfers across Leon County. The players were evaluated using a combination of their IWR rating, their season-long scoring average, and overall performance in key tournaments. The iWR, or Iwanamaker rating, “is a measure of a golfer’s skill level based on team stroke play events. Player 9-hole and 18-hole event iWRs are averaged throughout the season and represent a player’s skill level.” Iwanamaker is a well-known website that tracks results and stats for high school golf.

1. Peyton Johnson, Florida High

Florida High junior Peyton Johnson is Tallahassee Reports’ top Leon County high school girl golfer for the 2025-2026 season. Johnson had a successful season with the stats and finishes to back it up. Johnson had a 9-hole iWR of .074 through 21 events, while having a 18-hole iWR of -.947 through five events. Both of these ratings were the best out of all other Leon County golfers.

Johnson also had the best stroke average in Leon County with a 9-hole stroke average of 35 and an 18-hole stroke average of 69. Although Johnson had multiple first place finishes this year, one that stands out is her first-place finish at the Big Bend Ladies Tournament at The Golf Club of Quincy. During this 18-hole formatted tournament, Johnson placed first with a score of 68 (-5). Johnson capped off her 2025-2026 season with a second-place finish at the 1A FHSAA state tournament with a score of 137 (-5) through two 18-hole rounds.

2. Mollie Sprague, Maclay

Mollie Sprague played a pivotal role in the success of the Maclay girls golf team during the 2025-2026 season, placing her second in our rankings. Sprague had a 9-hole iWR of of 5.572 through 23 events and an 18-hole iWR of 12.209 through six events. Sprague also had a 9-hole stroke average of 40.5 and an 18-hole stroke average of 82.7. A notable performance from Sprague during the 2025-2026 season included a first-place finish against Wakulla and Franklin County at the Wakulla Sands Golf Course. During this 9-hole formatted tournament, Sprague shot a round of 36 (E). While at the 1A FHSAA tournament Sprague placed 64th with a score of 163 (+21) through two 18-hole rounds.

3. Liza Baker Wright, Chiles

Chiles’ Liza Baker Wright ranks third in our Leon County golf rankings after a very successful sophomore season. wright had a 9-hole iWR of 6.433 through 19 events and an 18-hole iWR of 13.372 through four events. Wright also has a 9-hole score average of 41.9 and an 18-hole score average of 83. A notable performance included Wright’s first place finish against Lincoln and Leon at Hilaman Golf Course. During the 9-hole formatted tournament, Wright shot a 43 (+7).

4. Trisha Patel, Maclay

As the only freshman in our rankings, Maclay’s Trisha Patel proved she belongs among Leon County’s top golfers. Patel had a 9-hole iWR of 7.800 through 23 events and an 18-hole iWR of 16.327 through 6 events. Patel also had a 9-hole scoring average of 42.8 and a 18-hole scoring average of 87. One of Patel’s notable performances from the 2025-2026 season included her second-place finish in a 9-hole formatted tournament at Hilaman Golf Course against Florida High and Chiles. Patel came in second only to Peyton Johnson with a score of 39 (+3). While at the 1A FHSAA state tournament, Patel placed 68th with a score of 169 (+23) through two 18-hole rounds.

5. Tessa Cooper, Maclay

Capping off our Leon County girls golf rankings at the fifth spot is Maclay’s Tessa Cooper. Cooper had a 9-hole iWR of 8.642 through 23 events and an iWR of 16.775 through six events. Cooper also had a 9-hole stroke average of 43.9 and an 18-hole average stroke score of 87.5. A notable performance from Cooper during the 2025-2026 season included her second place finish in a tournament against Florida High and Chiles at The Golf Club of Quincy. During this 9-hole formatted tournament, Cooper shot a 37 (E). While at states, Cooper placed 79th with a score of 177 through two 18-hole rounds.