Welch won the first tournament of her career, taking the individual title at the SHU Fall Classic where she posted a career-low round of 71 on her way to a 1-over 145 (71-74). At the Quinnipac Classic she improved with each round leading to a tie for 11th place with a score of 235 (80-78-77). The junior finished in the top-15 at all four events she competind in this fall.