News Summary
The Indiana women’s golf team displayed remarkable resilience at the Florida State Match Up, ultimately finishing in third place. Held from March 21-23, the Hoosiers finished with a score of 23 over par, showing improvement from their previous fourth-place tie at the Clover Cup. Standout performances included Caroline Smith’s impressive 4 under par, leading her to a fourth-place finish individually. As they gear up for their final regular-season tournament, the team looks forward to defending their title at the upcoming Big Ten Championship.
Indiana Women’s Golf Shines with a Third Place Finish at Florida State Match Up
The Indiana women’s golf team played with grit and determination at the recent Florida State Match Up, wrapping things up in a solid third place finish. Over the tournament’s weekend from March 21-23, held at the prestigious Seminole Legacy Golf Club, the Hoosiers showcased their skills against formidable competition.
Finishing the event with a total score of 23 over par, Indiana demonstrated improvement from their earlier outing at the Clover Cup, where they had a fourth place tie. They found themselves behind the powerhouse team from Florida State University, currently ranked No. 7 and finishing the tournament at an impressive 22 under par. Illinois also had a strong showing, ending with a 20 over par score.
How Did the Tournament Unfold?
The tournament kicked off with a challenging start for Indiana. They concluded the first round at 17 over par (305), with every player coming in over par. Despite the early struggles, the Hoosiers found themselves sitting comfortably in third place as they entered round two.
Round two saw the team rally back with a score of 5 over par (293), but this performance dropped them back a notch to fourth place. The final round proved to be crucial for Indiana, where they brought it all together, posting a score of just 1 over par in their last effort, ultimately landing them in third with a total score of 887. They fell a mere three strokes short of second-place Illinois, proving how competitive this event truly was.
Stellar Performances Worth Mentioning
Among the standout players, redshirt senior Caroline Smith shined brightly, being the only Hoosier to finish under par for the entire tournament. Caroline ended with an impressive score of 4 under par, which landed her the overall fourth place finish in a field filled with talent. Her rounds comprised a 3 over par (75) in the first, a 1 under par (71) in the second, and a stunning 3 under par (69) in the finale.
Though she performed admirably, Caroline was 15 strokes behind the tournament winner, Mirabel Ting, who is currently leading the Division I Scoreboard rankings. Freshman Cara Heisterkamp also brought her A-game to the tournament. She recorded four career lows, improving in single round scores, relation to par scores, and her overall tournament finish. Cara tied for seventh place with a total score of 227 alongside competitors from Illinois and Florida State.
More Team Highlights
Heisterkamp’s rounds included a 7 over par first round, but she rebounded impressively with a 1 under par (71) in round two and a spectacular 2 under par (70) in the final round, which was highlighted by a bogey-free front nine and five birdies. Junior Madison Dabagia finished tied for 19th place with a score of 9 over par (225), while redshirt junior Maddie May concluded her efforts tied for 26th place with an 11 over par (227) finish.
A Look Ahead
The Hoosiers have one final tournament left on their regular-season calendar. They are set to compete in the Terese Hession Buckeye Invitational on April 12-13 at the OSU Scarlet Course in Columbus. This upcoming event will serve as an important tune-up as they gear up for the Big Ten Championship, which takes place April 18-20. The team will be looking to defend their title as back-to-back conference champions, making this a thrilling time for Indiana women’s golf fans!
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Additional Resources
- IU Hoosiers: Hoosiers Finish Third at Florida State Match Up
- Wikipedia: Indiana Hoosiers
- Indiana State Sycamores: Women’s Golf Wraps Up in Missouri
- Google Search: Indiana Women’s Golf
- IDS News: Indiana Women’s Golf Shines at Florida State Match Up
- Google Scholar: Women’s Golf Indiana
- IUPUI Jaguars: Women’s Golf Captures Third Place Finish
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s Golf
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- Google News: Indiana Women’s Golf
