April 21, 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The University of Iowa women’s golf team carded a 36-hole score of 638 (325-313, +62) on Saturday at the Lady Buckeye Invitational. The Hawkeyes enter Sunday’s third and final round in eighth place.
“It was definitely a challenging day of weather conditions,” said head coach Megan Menzel. “We settled in a little slow today, but I’m proud of our effort in finishing the day strong.”
Freshman Shelby Phillips led Iowa during the first two rounds with a 156 (81-75, +12), ending the day tied for 16th place. The Gilbert, Ariz., native fired a second round 75 (+3), the lowest 18-hole score by a Hawkeye on Saturday.
“Shelby had a great approach mentally to the conditions today,” said Menzel. “Her approach paid off with a great second round that ended with two birdies.”
Fellow freshman Lauren English finished three strokes behind Phillips at 156 (79-80, +15). English will begin the third round tied for 31st.
Junior Kristi Cardwell it tied for 42nd after posting a two round total of 162 (82-80, +18). Senior Chelsea Harris was one stroke off Cardwell’s pace, as she recorded a 163 (85-78, +19). Harris is tied for 46th.
Junior Gigi DiGrazia (83-84=167, +23) and sophomore Karly Grouwinkel (90-83=173, +29) rounded out the Iowa scorecard.
Host Ohio State leads the 11-team field at 605 (308-297, +29). Big Ten foes Northwestern (313-300=613, +37) and Michigan State (312-301=613, +37) are tied for second place. The Buckeyes are holding the 54-tournament at the 6,268 yard, par 72 Scarlet Course at The Ohio State University Golf Club.
The Hawkeyes conclude play at the Lady Buckeye Invitational tomorrow beginning with an 8:30 a.m. (CT) shotgun start.
Team Results
1. Ohio State – 308-297=605 (+29)
T2. Northwestern – 313-300=613 (+37)
T2. Michigan State – 312-301=613 (+37)
8. Iowa – 325-313=638 (+62)
Individual Results
1. Rachel Rohanna (Ohio State) – 75-69=144 (E)
2. P. Phuntumabamrung (Iowa State) – 77-72=149 (+5)
3. Jennifer Ha (Kent State) – 77-73=150 (+6)
T16. Shelby Phillips (Iowa) – 81-75=156 (+12)
T31. Lauren English (Iowa) – 79-80=159 (+15)
T42. Kristi Cardwell (Iowa) – 82-80=162 (+18)
T46. Chelsea Harris (Iowa) – 85-78=163 (+19)
T54. Gigi DiGrazia (Iowa) – 83-84=167 (+23)
65. Karly Grouwinkel (Iowa) – 90-83=173 (+29)