Women’s Golf leads after second round of Nanea Invitational – Sun Devil Athletics

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii — Sun Devil Women’s Golf continued their steady play in the second round of the Nanea Invitational.

Arizona State opened the Nanea Invitational in impressive fashion, with all five Sun Devils finishing under par in the same round for the first time since the 2023 Mason Rudolph Championship. The team carried that momentum into the second round, delivering steady play to claim the top spot on the leaderboard. ASU carded a 287 (-5) and enters the final day with a one stroke lead at 562 (-22).

The Sun Devils continued their strong play on day two, led by a standout performance from freshman Kate Dillon. Dillon carded a 70 (-3), highlighted by four birdies on holes eight, nine, 15, and 18 to move into the top-10 individual leaderboard. Paula Schulz-Hanssen followed closely with a steady 71 (-2), while Beth Coulter added a solid 72 (-1) to keep Arizona State in contention. Isla McDonald-O’Brien posted a 74 (+1) and Patience Rhodes contributed a 75 (+2) to round out the team’s consistent effort heading into the final round.

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Round breakdown
Isla McDonald-O’Brien (140/-6/4)
Today’s round (74/+1)
Birdies (2): Hole 8 (Par 3; 166), Hole 14 (Par 4; 303 yards)

Kate Dillon (141/-5/6)
Today’s round (70/-3)
Birdies (4): Hole 8 (Par 3; 166), Hole 9 (Par 4; 366), Hole 15 (Par 4; 372), Hole 18 (Par 5; 536)

Beth Coulter (142/-4/T11)
Today’s round (72/-1)
Birdies (3): Hole 6 (Par 5; 462 yards), Hole 13 (Par 4; 464), Hole 18 (Par 5; 536)

Paula Schulz-Hanssen (142/-4/T11)
Today’s round (71/-2)
Birdies (4): Hole 4 (Par 5; 466), Hole 11 (Par 3; 176), Hole 13 (Par 4; 464), Hole 14 (Par 4; 303 yards)

Patience Rhodes (143/-3/16)
Today’s round (75/+2)
Birdies (3): Hole 5 (Par 4; 319), Hole 13 (Par 4; 464), Hole 18 (Par 5; 536)

Quotables
“What a great day,” Coach Missy Farr-Kaye said. “Another great day from this team, continuing to really focus on one hole at a time and not getting too excited and not getting too high or low about anything. They did a good job of staying in the present. That’s what we’re working on right now. We’re getting better each day.”

On freshman Kate Dillon‘s performance, Coach Farr-Kaye added, “Kate’s leading us as a freshman and watching her progress from the beginning of the Fall to now is awesome. I’m really proud of her and how she has been so coachable in listening to everything that we’re saying. She’s getting more comfortable in college golf every day, and it’s been really fun to watch her.”

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