Stevenson Named WGCA Kim Moore Spirit Award Winner
6/19/2026 1:05:00 PM | Women's Golf
FRISCO, Texas (June 19, 2026) – The Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) has announced Ashley Stevenson of Jacksonville State University and Leia Chung of Boise State
University as the 2025-2026 Kim Moore Spirit Award recipients.
This award is dedicated to Kim Moore, who played golf for the University of Indianapolis (1999-2003). Kim was an inspiration to all as she persevered through many physical
challenges while playing collegiate golf. She has continued to leave her mark on the game, winning the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open in 2022. Her positive outlook and dedication are
only out done by her sense of humor and passion for the game.
The purpose of the award is to recognize and honor a student-athlete or coach who exemplifies a great spirit toward the game of golf, a positive attitude on and off the golf
course, a role model for her team and mental toughness in facing challenges. The annual award is presented separately to recipients in Division I, II, and III.
Stevenson and Chung shared the award for the 2025-26 season.
Following her freshman year, Ashley was diagnosed with parosteal osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone
cancer. She remained home in France during the 2024-25 season while undergoing chemotherapy and surgery. In May 2025, she was declared cancer-free.
Ashley returned to Jacksonville State in August 2025 and continued her rehabilitation while preparing for a return to competition. After receiving medical clearance, she returned to the
lineup during the spring of 2026.
"From the day Ashley told me she had cancer, she was determined to beat it and return to our team," said Coach Robbie Fields. "Although she wasn't physically with us during the 2024-25
season, she remained an important part of our program through her constant encouragement, good-luck messages, and FaceTime calls with teammates."
University as the 2025-2026 Kim Moore Spirit Award recipients.
This award is dedicated to Kim Moore, who played golf for the University of Indianapolis (1999-2003). Kim was an inspiration to all as she persevered through many physical
challenges while playing collegiate golf. She has continued to leave her mark on the game, winning the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open in 2022. Her positive outlook and dedication are
only out done by her sense of humor and passion for the game.
The purpose of the award is to recognize and honor a student-athlete or coach who exemplifies a great spirit toward the game of golf, a positive attitude on and off the golf
course, a role model for her team and mental toughness in facing challenges. The annual award is presented separately to recipients in Division I, II, and III.
Stevenson and Chung shared the award for the 2025-26 season.
Following her freshman year, Ashley was diagnosed with parosteal osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone
cancer. She remained home in France during the 2024-25 season while undergoing chemotherapy and surgery. In May 2025, she was declared cancer-free.
Ashley returned to Jacksonville State in August 2025 and continued her rehabilitation while preparing for a return to competition. After receiving medical clearance, she returned to the
lineup during the spring of 2026.
"From the day Ashley told me she had cancer, she was determined to beat it and return to our team," said Coach Robbie Fields. "Although she wasn't physically with us during the 2024-25
season, she remained an important part of our program through her constant encouragement, good-luck messages, and FaceTime calls with teammates."
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