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11.03.2026 | Women's Golf
FRISCO, Texas – Iowa State Women's Golf Head Coach Christie Martens has been named to the watch list for the 2026-27 Division I Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride. Martens is among 19 coaches named to the list and is one of just two from the Big 12. Martens was named to the watch list during the spring portion of the season last year as well.
Martens has the Cyclonitas ranked in the Top 20 once again this season, coming in at No. 19 in the final set of fall rankings.
Last year, Martens was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year for the second time in her career. A unanimous selection in 2026, Martens also earned the award in 2011.
In her 23rd year as the head coach of the Cyclones, Martens has led Iowa State to 16-straight NCAA Regional appearances. Iowa State won its first two events of the season, bringing home the titles at the Badger Invitational and the Schooner Fall Classic.
Iowa State will open the spring portion of its schedule Jan. 31 at the Tropical Classic in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.