Women’s Golf Completes Day 1 at Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Rutgers women’s golf had a strong opening day at the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational, sitting in fourth out of nine teams after two rounds of play at Colbert Hills Golf Club. 

Rikke Nordvik sits in a tie for fifth place at even par, thanks in part to a 1-under 71 in round two, playing through difficult conditions. Lorena Rossettin joins her in the top 10, as she is in a tie for 10th place with one round remaining. 

 

“We had some good stretches of play out here on a challenging golf course,” head coach Kari Williams said. “We had some tough pins and high winds to manage but I was happy with the way we battled for birdies. Tomorrow we need to focus on minimizing our mistakes and managing ourselves around the course for all 18 holes to have a chance at climbing this leaderboard.”

2023 Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational: Rounds 1 & 2

October 2, 2023

Colbert Hills Golf Club (Manhattan, Kan.)

Par 72 | 6,367 yards

Weather: Partly Clouds, Temps in Mid-80’s, 10-15 mph winds

 * – Competing as individual 

Starting on hole No. 7, Nordvik was able to gain momentum early in her opening round, birdieing holes No. 13, 14 and 15 to shoot a 3-under 33 on the back. She added another birdie on No. 4 to shoot a 1-over 73 in her first round. 

She continued her strong play in the second round, carding another four birdies to shoot a 1-under 71 and vault into a tie for fifth place heading into the final round, shooting an even-par 144 (73-71).

“I am hitting the ball better this week and set myself up for lots…