WATERLOO, Iowa — Wartburg College opened the 2026 American Rivers Conference Championship in second place with a 333 in Round 1 at Sunnyside Country Club. The Knights were led by Brenna Bodensteiner, who stands second individually with a 79 (+7), while Natalie Fangmann is tied for seventh at 82 (+10). Wartburg is just six shots shy of the lead heading into the second day of the American Rivers Conference Championship. 

Brenna Bodensteiner shot a 7-over 79 and is currently in second individually. The junior from Waverly, Iowa parred 11 of 18 holes in round one, and added a four shot birdie on hole 15. Natalie Fangmann is tied for seventh with an 82. Fangmann collected three birdies in round one, coming on holes 2, 14, and 17. Mady Mummelthei tied for 12th with an 83 (+11) and Calista Joyce tied for 22nd with an 89 (+17). 

Wartburg trails only the Spartans of Dubuque on the team leader board following the conclusion of Round 1. Dubuque carded a 327 (+39), putting the Knights just six strokes from the lead. Wartburg is three strokes ahead of Buena Vista and Simpson who are tied for third behind the Knights.

Team Results (through Round 1)
1. Dubuque - 327 (+39)
2. Wartburg - 333 (+45)
T3. Buena Vista - 336 (+48)
T3. Simpson (IA) - 336 (+48)
5. Central (IA) - 348 (+60)
6. Coe (IA) - 353 (+65)
7. Loras - 354 (+66)
8. Nebraska Wesleyan - 382 (+94)

Wartburg Top Performers

Brenna Bodensteiner
- 2nd place
- Round 1 79 (+7)

Natalie Fangmann
- Tied for 7th
- Round 1 82 (+10)

Mady Mummelthei
- Tied for 12th
- Round 1 83 (+11)

Wartburg Individuals
2. Bodensteiner - 79 (+7)
T7. Fangmann - 82 (+10)
T12. Mummelthei - 83 (+11)
T22. Joyce - 89 (+17)
T31. Ratchford - 93 (+21)

Up Next:

Wartburg will compete on the second day of the A-R-C tournament at Sunnyside Golf Course in Waterloo, Iowa, tomorrow Oct. 11.