GROUP ONE | RD1: 8:47 AM ET | RD2: 1:57 PM ET

Ou Olankitkunchai

Olankitkunchai is in her first season on the Epson Tour, joining an impressive crop of players in the 2024 rookie class. Like most rookies, Olankitkunchai took some time to find her footing in professional golf, missing two out of her first three cuts, but has since been incredibly consistent. The 25-year-old has made six straight cuts and earned her first top-10 finish on the Epson Tour at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, closing her tournament in a tie for eighth. Olankitkunchai made her way to the Epson Tour by finishing No. 2 in the ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour's Race to Stage II. The rookie will try to add another made cut and top finish to her resume in the Mitten State later this week.

Yahui Zhang

Zhang, another rookie on the Epson Tour, is making a name for herself with her recent successes. Her impressive form has been evident in her last four starts, where she finished in the top 10 three times. In her last 12 rounds, the 18-year-old has only had one round over par, showcasing her potential. Currently sitting at No. 4 in the Race for the Card standings, she can solidify her position with another strong finish at the Island Resort Championship.

Minori Nagano

Nagano rounds out the group of rookies and is making only her fourth start of the season. Last week was her first cut made, and it resulted in a T3 finish, moving her to No. 50 in the Race for the Card standings. The 5-under final round from the Japan native was her best of the season and moved her up into the mix during the final round, finishing just two shots outside the playoff. Last week was a confidence builder for Nagano, who will look to carry that confidence into Sweetgrass Golf Club this week.

GROUP TWO | RD1: 2:19 PM ET | RD2: 8:14 AM ET

Daniela Iacobelli

Iacobelli enters the Island Resort Championship in good form, having made her last seven cuts, with one of her best finishes coming last week in Columbus, Ind. The Epson Tour veteran has found success at Sweetgrass Golf Club in the past, winning the event in 2019 for her third career Epson Tour victory at the time. Iacobelli is still looking for a breakout tournament for her 2024 season and will draw on some of her past magic at Sweetgrass Golf Club this week to try and get it done.

Jillian Hollis

Hollis enters the week coming off her best finish of the season after a closing 7-under 65 moved her into a tie for eighth place at the Otter Creek Championship. She is a three-time champion on the Epson Tour, with her last win coming in 2022 at the Circling Raven Championship. The other two wins came during her 2019 season, where she finished fifth in the Race for the Card, earning her LPGA Tour card for the first time. Hollis has made the cut in her last four appearances at the Island Resort Championship and will try to make it five for five by the end of her week in the Upper Peninsula. Her consistent performance and ability to handle pressure make her a strong contender in this week's tournament.

Emma Talley

Talley, a former champion of the Island Resort Championship, won the event during her 2017 campaign and has a strong track record. Since then, she has spent her time on the LPGA Tour after earning membership during her 2017 through the Race for the Card. The 30-year-old has played in six events on the Epson Tour in 2024, making five cuts. Her time on the LPGA Tour resulted in 10 top-10 finishes, including a runner-up finish at the 2021 ISPS Handa World Invitational, showcasing her skill and potential.

Featured Groups: 2024 Island Resort Championship

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