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Co-Champions Shine at Utah Women’s Spring Open

The spirit of competitive camaraderie was on full display in the red rock landscape of St. George as two teams — Robin Krapfl and Marci DuBois, and Molly Steffes and Corey Weworski — were crowned Co-Champions of the Women’s Spring Open, held April 14-15 at Sunbrook and Coral Canyon.

Bringing their friendships and fire to the second women’s championship of the season, Krapfl/DuBois and Steffes/Weworski each carded 156 points to take the UGA medals out-of-state.

Krapfl, the reigning Utah Senior State Amateur champion, teamed up with longtime friend Marci DuBois for the first time — and the chemistry clicked.

“We’ve talked about playing together for years,” said Krapfl, who is preparing to compete in the LPGA Legends Championship at Copper in May with a UGA champion’s exemption at Copper Rock Golf Club. “My usual partner was in another event, so I asked Marci. It worked out great. We had a lot of fun and really complemented each other out there.”

The duo carded 72 points at Sunbrook and surged with 84 points at Coral Canyon, thanks to steady play and some timely fireworks.

“We started the final round with a double bogey, but I made an eagle and a birdie later to bounce back,” Krapfl said. “Stableford is all about keeping the points coming. We both play similar games, and our strategy was to avoid big numbers, make points on every hole and keep the momentum going.”

Co-Champions (L-R) Corey Weworski, Molly Steffes and Robin Krapfl, Marci DuBois.

DuBois anchored the team with consistent play. “She had 72 today, with a bogeyed a birdie and just stayed steady,” Krapfl added. “I was a little more up and down with some birdies and an eagle, but also had a couple of doubles. I had to really grind — but I’m proud of how we stuck with it.”

The event also served as a tune-up for Krapfl’s Legends Tour debut.

“Being here, getting familiar with the courses and conditions, it was a great excuse to come up, compete, and enjoy it with a friend,” she said.

Also finishing with 156 points were Molly Steffes and Corey Weworski, a former USGA Mid-Amateur Champion. The two had never partnered before but were part of a close-knit group of national-level amateur competitors and friends of TalonsCove General Manager and fellow competitor Kareen Larson; who often travel and play in the same events.

“Neither of us had played these courses before, so it was really about hitting our targets and maximizing points,” said Steffes. “The Stableford format was different from the usual best ball — we both had to stay consistent, not just rely on one good hole from one player.”

The pair posted 77 points in the first round at Sunbrook and added 79 in the final round at Coral Canyon, using steady play over the 36-holes of tournament competition.

“We’ve both seen each other at national championships and have so much respect for each other’s games,” Steffes said. “I actually recruited Corey to be my partner for this after my usual partner paired up someone else. It worked out perfectly.”

Utah Women’s Spring Open continues to grow in popularity, offering a competitive but welcoming atmosphere for female players of all levels. With many of the top teams made up of close friends who also happen to be fierce competitors, the event has become a spring staple on the amateur golf calendar.

Net Division Champs (L-R): Molli and Palmer Mulhall.

Rounding out the top five teams: Kareen Larson and Jessica Smith claimed third place with 155 points, sisters Molli and Palmer Mulhall secured fourth with 142 points, and Nuny Khamken/Steph Belnap finished fifth with 122 points. Click here for final leaderboards from all flights.

2025 Women’s Spring Open feature and photos by Fairways Media/Randy Dodson.