The chapter is over. A chapter in the book for five golfers that started four years ago is now coming to an end.

Seniors Katie Futcher, Keri Dugan, Meghan Mull, Cindy Skilton and Jennifer Elsea are all set to graduate and move on to new aspects of their lives.

Each has her own unique plan set out for her for the future, but they all also have a decorated golfing past.

"They've had a huge impact on the team," said Penn State assistant coach Emily Marron. "Not only this year, but the whole program in general."

Ohio native Elsea saw limited action in her years at Penn State, but does regard her time here as special. As she moves on to try to land a job as a professional golf teacher, she said she will never forget her friends that she has made on the team.

"If there is one big thing I am taking with me, it's definitely my teammates and the friendships that I've made," Elsea said.

Skilton agrees with Elsea. Skilton actively competed in many tournaments, but concurs that the friendships she has made will be the greatest memory. She credits the supportive nature of her teammates for helping her become a better player.

"There is always someone to support you if you need it," Skilton said.

Co-captain Mull has achieved many accolades in her career. The Illinois native has been an Academic All-American and All-Big Ten honoree more than once, as well as regularly placing high in past tournaments. She does feel like it is time to move on, though.

"I'm looking forward to graduating and moving on to the next chapter of my life," Mull said.

Dugan also has been named an Academic All-American as well as All-Big Ten honoree during her years at Penn State. She hopes to continue with golf, as well as start a job in teaching. She feels that the one thing that will stand out in her mind is the fact that she played for Penn State.

"Being part of Penn State tradition is awesome," Dugan said.

Co-captain Futcher shares in that Penn State pride. She has racked up many accolades and accomplishments by playing in every tournament in her four years. According to Penn State coach Denise St. Pierre, she has rewritten most of the Penn State record books. However, Futcher said that playing for the program has taught her much about golf, and life in general.

"I've come to learn and appreciate what an honor it is to compete for Penn State," Futcher said. "I am truly grateful for that opportunity." The starting team of golfers this year included four departing seniors, but St. Pierre is not too worried about next season.

"I don't feel like we are going to be completely lost as a competitive team," St. Pierre said. "I think we have a lot of potential in the players that are here, as well as some of our incoming freshmen that we've recruited for next year."

She is quick to point out, however, that the players that are leaving have had a big role in forming the team, and that it should not be discounted.

"We definitely have five seniors with various personalities, and I think because of that and the different personalities, they each had a specific role that they played with the underclassmen and did a wonderful job," St. Pierre said. "It was a nice mix of differences and leadership that went on. I couldn't ask for a better mix."

The chapter may be closing on this era of Penn State golf. However, with the underclassmen ready to move up, the book is nowhere near the end.