USC golfer wins 2026 Tom Cousins Award

Kylie Chong was named a recipient of the 2026 Tom Cousins Award, as announced by the East Lake Foundation committee at the annual East Lake Cup Welcome Celebration on Monday.

The award committee selects one male and one female recipient from participating teams in the East Lake Cup. The award is given to a student-athlete The award is given to the student-athletes who best exemplify community and philanthropic service. 

Chong gave back to her community through a local service project at the Dream Center to make and serve food for the unhoused. She also spent time with disabled golfers at Angel City Adaptive Sports Clinic.

The No. 2 USC women's golf team earned the top seed for the East Lake Cup match play on Monday. The match play portion begins Tuesday morning at 7:40 a.m., which will be televised on the Golf Channel.