PHOENIX – Sun Devil Women’s Golf delivered a historic round as they climbed into second place after day two of the PING/ASU Invitational.
No. 11 Arizona State used a balanced team effort to shoot a 277 (-11), the third-lowest team score ever at PING/ASU Invitational. It also matches the seventh-lowest score in the history of the Sun Devil Women’s Golf program. Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye‘s team was the best team by five strokes today and are in firm contention for a third consecutive team title at their home event.
Three Sun Devils sit in the Top-6 after 36 holes, led by freshman Paula Schulz-Hanssen. Schulz Hanssen (-3/141) is in sole possession of fifth place and only four strokes back of the overall leader. Fellow freshman Beth Coulter is also performing well in her PING/ASU debut, currently tied for sixth after shooting a 70 (-2). She is tied with teammate Ashley Menne, who made the second biggest jump of any single golfer, sliding up 33 spots and into a tie for sixth after shooting a team-best 68 (-4). Calynne Rosholt enjoyed a similar result thanks to her 69 (-3), as she raised 32 spots and into the Top-25 (T23).
The Maroon & Gold begin their push on the final day of the PING/ASU Invitational tomorrow at 9 AM, starting on the first hole. Not only is Arizona State in a position for a potential team title, several Sun Devils are eyeing an individual title at Papago Golf Club. Live scoring for the PING/ASU Invitational will be provided by Golfstat at the following link.
ROUND BREAKDOWN
Arizona State began their round on the front nine and saw a vast improvement from day one’s results during the stretch. ASU was 26 strokes better from day one to day two on the first nine holes, which was a huge reason why they were able to make up so much ground. It started early, as they wasted no time recording birdies. Menne, Rosholt, Schulz-Hanssen, and Grace Summerhays all started off with birdies on the first hole to set the tone. Menne and Summerhays then followed with birdies, as the Sun Devils got off to a fast start. Amanda Linner and Summerhays each birdied hole four, while back-to-back birdies came from Schluz-Hanssen on six and seven. ASU made the turn with four of their five counting scores under par.
The Sun Devils continued their success from day one on the back nine, as they finished the day strong. Both
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