Grinnell College Athletics Hall of Fame
Vrishali Sinha ’19 and her twin sister, Hall of Fame inductee Vidushi Sinha ’19, formed a formidable duo that propelled the Grinnell College women’s golf team to national prominence. Vrishali Sinha’s stint at Grinnell was characterized by multiple All-America honors and a Midwest Conference championship. She made an immediate impact, securing a runner-up position behind her sister at the 2015 Midwest Conference Tournament with a three-day score of 241. This stellar performance contributed to the team’s overall victory, achieving a remarkable score of 1018.
Throughout her career, Sinha maintained a high level of performance, boasting a team-best stroke average of 76.07 in her debut season, a school record at the time and still among the top 10 in program history. Her exceptional skills were recognized with the Freshman of the Year award by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association and a second-team All-America selection. In her second season, Sinha continued her impressive streak, clinching the MWC individual title with a then-program record score of 221, still the third-best three-day score in program history. She achieved a stroke average of 75.29, ranking fifth all-time at Grinnell. The Pioneers secured another MWC team title with a school-record score of 981, and Sinha earned All-Central Region honors. During her third season, Sinha achieved a runner-up finish in the MWC tournament and maintained a stroke average of 76.69. Grinnell once again claimed the team title, and Sinha was named All-Region. In her final season, Sinha’s leadership guided the Pioneers to the NCAA Division III Tournament, where they finished ninth with a four-day score of 1,258. Sinha tied for 22nd individually with a 311. She also achieved a runner-up finish in the MWC Tournament and was named All-Region and honorable mention All-America.
Sinha concluded her remarkable career with a stroke average of 76.37, second in program history at the time and currently third. In addition to her athletic achievements, she was recognized as an Academic All-Conference selection. Sinha also received Grinnell’s G. Lester Duke ’25 Award in her freshman year and the Grace McIllrath Parker ’11 Award after her senior season. Sinha graduated from Grinnell in 2019 with a major in economics and a concentration in global development studies. Subsequently, she returned to India to pursue a career focused on social impact and digital empowerment, working for companies such as EY, Etsy, and Snapdeal. Sinha is scheduled to begin her MBA at London Business School in August 2024. She is the recipient of the Forté Foundation Fellowship, a prestigious award that recognizes individuals who exhibit exemplary leadership, represent diverse backgrounds, and demonstrate a commitment to advancing women in business.
