EAST LANSING, Mich. – Graduate student Lauren Beaudreau was crowned the NCAA East Lansing Champion on Wednesday, May 8, to claim her second first place finish of the season and to claim the first regional title in program history.
“Lauren was unshakeable this week,” said head coach Caroline Powers Ellis. “Forest Akers West is a ball striker’s golf course and Lauren is one of the best ball strikers I’ve ever seen. She was locked in from the start of the week and was patient and poised through all three rounds.”
Beaudreau started off strong and continued with consistent play throughout all three rounds, recording scores of 68, 69, and 67. She finished with a final score of 204 (-12), breaking her own previous record of -10 to have the top 54-hole record in program history by shooting 12 under. She recorded an impressive 14 birdies and one eagle, with seven birdies tallied in round three alone.
“She has been playing great all season and what a time for everything to come together to break her own 54-hole scoring record en route to the victory,” said Powers Ellis. “The best part is, she is not done yet and is definitely one to watch out for at the National Championship. We can’t wait to get to California and represent the Irish!”
Beaudreau will compete May 17-22 at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California.
Full results from the NCAA East Lansing Regional can be found here.
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