Skyhawks leave Estrella empty-handed

9/19/2023 5:05:00 PM

By: Molly Schwartz, Athletic Communications Intern

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – High temperatures and quality teams were among the challenges the Fort Lewis women's golf team faced in the Sonora Desert. After a rocky start in the opening round, the Skyhawks were unable to gain momentum, taking 14^th place at the Ruidoso Junior Golf Association Shootout at Estrella at the Golf Club of Estrella Tuesday evening.

"We played some very good teams this weekend and had some numbers on the scorecard we shouldn't have," Fort Lewis Head Coach Jim Foltz said. "I know what the girls are capable of. I believe all it takes is getting their games to sync up. All we can do is adapt, overcome, and come out stronger for the next tournament."

California State University, East Bay won the overall team title with a 584 (299, 285), just eight strokes over par. As for individual performances, it was California State University, Los Angeles's Daniela Andrade who secured the first-place overall finish. Andrade carded a 140 (71, 69) and finished four strokes under par.

As for the Skyhawks, Emma Tornroos led the group with a 155 (79, 76) to finish in a tie for 46^th. Newcomer Sarah Grenemyer finished in a tie for 61^st with a 158 (+14), while Kendal Gutierrez ended in a tie for 67^th with a 160 (+16). Vivianna Holguin took 71^st followed by Molly Schwartz in a tie for 72^nd.

Inside the Scorecard
As a team, the Skyhawks women shot a 639 (+63) while sinking 13 birdies. No team or individual in the tournament secured an eagle this week.

Gutierrez led FLC in the opening round, with a pair of birdies and eleven pars for a six-over-par finish. Tornroos shot the second-best card in round one, finishing with a 79 (+7) as three double bogeys a pair of bogeys kept her from par. Holgiun had a pair of birdies to shoot 80 (+8) with Schwartz falling close behind sinking two birdies for an 81 (+9).

Tornroos and Grenmeyer turned things around heading into day two scoring 76's (+4) for the Skyhawks. Gutierrez ended with an 82 (+10), making two birdies but three doubles held her back from breaking 80. Holugiun finished off the team's score shooting 87 (+15). As a unit, the Skyhawks had six birdies on day two, but 22 bogeys, seven double bogeys, and a triple bogey held Fort Lewis near the bottom of the pack.

Next Up
The Skyhawks women will now return to Durango, Colo., for two weeks of rest before the next tournament. On Oct. 10-11, the Skyhawks will head to Pueblo, Colo., for the women's Farmers Insurance Sam Proal Invitational at Pueblo Country Club.

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