Kat Brictson

Kat Brictson
Kat Brictson
Bio

Honors and Awards

  • 2026 SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll.
  • James Madison University Fall 2024 Dean's List.
  • James Madison University Spring 2025 Dean's List.
  • JMU Athletic Director's Scholar Athlete (Spring 2025).

As a Sophomore

  • Played at the University of Tampa for the 2025-26 season.
  • Competed in 29 rounds across 10 events during the 2025–26 season.
  • Recorded a season scoring average of 76.41, finishing +5 relative to par.
  • Turned in her best finish of the season at the Patriot Invitational (March 16–17), firing a brilliant final-round 71 to finish at 222 (+9) and secure a tie for 6th place out of 66 players (60–5).
  • Secured a top-10 finish at the Saint Leo University Invitational (Oct. 20–21), where she shot an outstanding opening-round 70 on her way to a 221 (+5) total, tying for 10th of 68 (58–9).
  • Carded a 224 (+8) at the World Golf Invitational (Feb. 9–10) behind a pair of 73s to lock down a tie for 16th in a 90-player field (74–15).
  • Posted an impressive performance at the William Beall Fall Classic (Oct. 6–07), matching a 230 (+14) total to clear a tie for 14th of 90 (76–13).
  • Placed tied for 20th of 70 at the Eckerd Invitational (Sept. 22–23) with a 228 (+12) summary, highlighted by a second-round 74 (50–19).
  • Matched that 228 (+12) score at the Lynn Invite (March 30–31), rallying after an opening 83 with a superb second-round 71 to finish tied for 24th out of 74 (50–23).
  • Made a splash on the national stage at the NCAA DII Women's National Championship (May 12–14), carding 80-78-76 for a 234 (+18) total to tie for 48th out of 102 elite golfers (54–47).
  • Registered an identical 234 (+18) package at the Sunshine State Conference Championship (April 12–14), anchored by a steady even-par 72 in the final round to tie for 31st of 52 (21–30).
  • Log ended her regular-season short tournaments at the Seminole State Fall Warm Up (Sept. 8–09), shooting 80- 76 for a 156 (+12) total to tie for 29th of 49 (20–28).
  • Played at the highly competitive Lady Moc Classic (Feb. 23–24), wrapping up tied for 62nd of 93 with a 239 (+23) total (31–61).
  • Closed out the highly active campaign with an excellent 494–250 head-to-head record (.664).

As a Freshman (JMU)

  • Enrolled at James Madison University for 2024-25 season.
  • Registered top single round: 79 (+7) at Boilermaker Classic in second round. (9/2)
  • Best 54-Hole score was 244 (+28) at Boilermaker Classic (9/2)
  • Top finish was T-76th at Boilermaker Classic (9/2).
  • Played in three rounds in her rookie season, appearing at the Boilermaker Classic (Sept. 2-4)
  • Tied for 76th with a three-round score of 244 (+28) at the par-72, 6,411-yard Kampen Course

High School

  • Attended Cardinal Gibbons High School.
  • 2022 Junior PGA participant.
  • 2023 U.S. Girls Junior participant.
  • Named to the NC Girls Third All-State Golf Team in 2021.
  • Named to the NC Girls Second All-State Golf Team in 2022 and 2023.
  • Ranked second in her class in the state of North Carolina.
  • Ranked 20th in combined North Carolina/South Carolina rankings.
  • Played club golf for Kellie Edelblut.

Personal

  • Named to the JMU Dean’s List for the 2024–2025 academic year.
  • Volunteered as a Child Program Assistant with the Salvation Army in Harrisonburg, VA, contributing over 45 hours of service during the 2024–2025 academic year.
  • Plans to continue similar community service initiatives in the Tampa Bay area.
  • Majoring in Allied Health.
  • Daughter of Derik Brictson and Diana Brictson.
  • Has two brothers, Ford and Will.
  • Father played collegiate golf at Baylor University
  • Birthdate: 09/07/2005.
News mentions
Spartans Advance to Match Play at NCAA Championships
Spartans Advance to Match Play at NCAA Championships
Spartans Close Strong to Finish Fourth at Lynn Invitational
Ruth Toennessen
Tampa Finishes Sixth at Eckerd Invitational
Women's Golf Places Third in Season Opener
Women's Golf Places Third in Season Opener