Northwestern College Athletics

Courtney Den Herder was hired as Northwestern's women's golf coach in 2019, entering her eighth season in 2026-27.

Family: husband - Jacob

Alma Mater: Northwestern College (2017)

Coaching Experience:
2019-present: Head Coach, Northwestern College
2018-19: Head Coach, West Sioux H.S.

Team Accomplishments under Den Herder
9 All-GPAC selections
28 NAIA Scholar Athletes
6x NAIA Scholar Team
4 CSC Acdemic All-District selections

Playing Career:
Four-time letter winner (2014-17)
Two-time all-conference (2016-17)
Tied for the seventh best 18-hole score (81)
11th best career scoring average (90.57) in program history

Year-by-Year Results under Den Herder:
2025-26: 7th in GPAC
2024-25: 9th in GPAC
2023-24: 7th in GPAC
2022-23: 4th in GPAC
2021-22: 9th in GPAC
2020-21: 7th in GPAC
2019-20: 6th in GPAC

updated May 2026