History Made: Sun Devil Women’s Golf Sets New Record

KAILUA-KONA, Haw. – Sun Devil Women’s Golf made history on Monday, setting a new record in the first round of the Pac-12 Preview at Nanea Golf Club.

Arizona State jumped out to a lead as a team thanks to a 275 (-17), the lowest 18 hole score vs. par in program history. Head Coach MIssy Farr-Kaye’s team had the perfect approach to the par-73 course today, breaking a record held by the 2017 National Championship team. The Maroon & Gold had 27 birdies and leads No. 1 Stanford by five strokes after day one of the Pac-12 Preview.

Ashley Menne led the way with a historic performance of her own, adding another record to her growing resume as a Sun Devil. Menne matched herself in shooting the third-lowest 18 hole score vs. par in program history, carding a 66 (-7) on her way to earning a tie for the lead after the first 18 holes. Menne paced the Sun Devils, who used a balanced effort to prove they belong in the discussion as one of the best teams in the Pac-12 Conference.

Beth Coulter and Grace Summerhays each delivered masterful performances in support of Menne, allowing Arizona State to build a solid lead in the team standings. They are both tied for fifth after finishing with a 68 (-5), combining for a total of 13 birdies. Coulter and Summerhays sit just two strokes back of their teammate Menne for the overall lead, as three of the Top-5 in the individual standings are Sun Devils. Calynne Rosholt ensured it would be a program record with several clutch moments on the course, including an eagle on the par four first hole. The team returns to action tomorrow with a chance to build on their lead starting at 10:30 AM MST at the Pac-12 Preview.

ROUND BREAKDOWN

All five Sun Devils were clearly prepared for the shotgun start that took place at 10:30 AM MST this morning. Despite the fact they were spread out on the course – they were on the same mission – get off to a strong start. They did exactly that, as the birdies came early and often. Ashley Menne set the tone with an incredible start, as she remained near the top of the leaderboard the entire day. Menne was flawless over her first 13 holes, going six-under and consistently converting on birdie chances. She bounced back from her lone bogey to finish the final four holes at two-under, capping off an incredible 66 (-7). 

Menne was not the only Sun Devil that began…