FARMINGTON, Pa. The Methodist University women's golf team concluded play at the Tartan Invitational, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, on Tuesday. The Monarchs matched their first round score, a 28-over-par 316, on the final day to finish 14th overall with a three-round score of 955 (+91).
THE ESSENTIALS
Event: Tartan Invitational
Location: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - Shepard's Rock Course (Par 72 – 5,633); Farmington, Pennsylvania
Top teams: 1 – No. 1 Emory University (284-279-283–846, -18), 2 – No. 3 New York University (287-285-282–854, -10), 3 – No. 2 Carnegie Mellon University (287-293-287–867, +3)
Top individuals: 1 – Amanda Zheng, Emory (67-67-71–205, -11), 2 – Yvette Gorden, Huntingdon College (69-68-70–207, -9), 3 – Inha Jun, NYU (70-70-69–209, -7)
FINAL DAY
- Junior Cloe Rich remained Methodist's highest finisher, carding a six-over-par 78 with two birdies in the final round. Her three-round score of 234 (+18) was a career best for a 54-hole tournament and placed her 56th overall.
- Fellow junior Kiley Donovan saved her best round of the tournament for the final day, shooting a five-over-par 77 with two birdies. Donovan finished with a three-round total of 239 (+23), climbing nine spots into a tie for 66th. Her 54-hole score also marked a new career best.
- Junior Paige Wilkinson recorded a 10-over-par 82 with one birdie during the final round. She finished 73rd overall with a three-round score of 243 (+27).
- Senior Anna Wicklum posted an 12-over-par 84 in the final round. Despite recording 12 pars, a handful of difficult holes pushed her final-round score higher, leaving her tied for 78th with a tournament total of 245 (+29).
- Sophomore Julia Hashem put together the best round of her young collegiate career, carding a seven-over-par 79 with two birdies. She climbed four spots on the leaderboard to finish 85th with a three-round total of 251 (+35).
- Freshman Kenley Baker, competing as an individual, wrapped up her first collegiate tournament with an 15-over-par 87. After shooting 11-over on the front nine, Baker responded with a four-over back nine. She finished 91st with a three-round total of 258 (+42).
UP NEXT
Methodist returns to action Monday and Tuesday, October 5–6, at the Chimney Oaks Women's Invitational, hosted by Piedmont University at Chimney Oaks Golf Club in Homer, Georgia.