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Ximena Benites Season 2023-24

ClassFr.
HometownTrujillo, Peru
HometownTrujillo, Peru
High SchoolSan Jose Obrero Marianistas
Instagram@ximenabenitesr

2023-24 – Posted a 75.21 scoring average over 24 rounds… tallied a pair of top 20 finishes… had three rounds at or below par… had 41 birdies, averaging 1.71 per round. 2024 Spring — Fired an even par 216 (72-74-70) to tie for 48th at the Westbrook Spring Invitational… final round 70 was a career low and it was a career-best 54 hole total… 216 is tied for the 17th lowest 54-hole total in program history… helped team to the 54-hole school record (847) at the Westbrook… tied for 18th at the Tulane Classic presented by Chad Brownstein with a 223 (74-71-78)… tied for 55th at the Big Ten Championships with a 229 (78-76-75). Fall 2023 — Tied for 18th at the Red Raider Invitational with a 222 (74-74-74).

 

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High School — Honored by the Congress of Peru as the South American Pre Juvenil champion in 2021… fired a career-low round of 65 (-6) in Gira de Menores 3 in 2022… finished second with a 285 (74-74-72-65)… finished second at the South American Pre-Juvenil Championship with a 293 (75-72-69-77), helping team to a gold medal… runner-up at the Gira de Menores 6 and 7… played at the Women’s Amateur Latin America Championship, carding a 308 (72-78-82-76)… tied for 16th at the South American Amateur Championship with a 310 (80-75-77-78)… finished as runner-up at Gira de Menores 3, 4 and 5… helped team to a runner-up finish at the South American Juvenil Championship, tying for sixth individually with a 302 (78-70-77-77)… won the Albierto 4 with a 226 (79-71-76) and Albierto 5 with a 217 (74-74-69)… tied for fifth at the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship with a 223 (76-73-74)… finished fifth at the UHY Detroit Junior at Forest Lake in 2021 with a 219 (69-74-76)… named the “Cruz Marianista” — the Best Student of the Year — twice… also plays the violin.

Personal — Born March 26, 2006… daughter of Santiago Benites and Celicia Romero… has an older brother, Estefano Benites… majoring in mechanical engineering.

Year  Rounds Strokes  Avg.  Low 18 Low 54 Top 10 Top 20 At or Below Par
2023-24 24 1,805 75.21 70 (-2) 216 (E) — 2 3
Career  24 1,805 75.21 70 (-2) 216 (E) — 2 3

 

Benites to Play in Women’s Amateur Latin America Championship
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Benites to Play in Women’s Amateur Latin America Championship

University of Iowa sophomore Ximena Benites will compete at the Women’s Amateur Latin America Championship on Thursday through Sunday at the Lima Golf Club (par 71, 5,920 yards).

Hawkeyes Place 4th, Benites Takes 4th in Miami
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Hawkeyes Place 4th, Benites Takes 4th in Miami

Sophomore Ximena Benites notched a career-best finish to lead the University of Iowa women’s golf team to a fourth place team showing in its fall finale at the Miami Invitational on Tuesday at the Biltmore Golf Course. The Hawkeyes fired a final round 293 (+5) to finish with a 54-hole total of 878 (295-290-293). It is the ninth-best 54-hole total in pr

Hawkeyes in 3rd Through 36 Holes in Miami
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Hawkeyes in 3rd Through 36 Holes in Miami

The University of Iowa women’s golf team is tied for third following the first day of the Hurricane Invitational. Four players are under par and two more players are at even par among the 63 player field.

Iowa Heads to Hurricane Invitational for Fall Finale
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Iowa Heads to Hurricane Invitational for Fall Finale

The University of Iowa women’s golf will close out its fall season at the Hurricane Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida, on Oct. 28-29.

Diane Thomason Team Champs
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Champions! Iowa Wins Diane Thomason Invitational

The University of Iowa women’s golf team claimed the team title at the Diane Thomason Invitational presented by Scheels, firing a 54-hole total of 906 (288-299-319). It is the program’s first team title since 2021.

Hawkeyes, Miranda Lead Diane Thomason Invitational Through 36 Holes
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Hawkeyes, Miranda Lead Diane Thomason Invitational Through 36 Holes

The University of Iowa women’s golf team holds a seven-shot lead over Wisconsin through two rounds at the Diane Thomason Invitational presented by Scheels. The Hawkeyes have five players in the top 20 on the individual leaderboard with senior Paula Miranda leading the tournament with a one-under par 143 (72-71).

Iowa Host Diane Thomason Invitational Presented by Scheels at Finkbine
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Iowa Host Diane Thomason Invitational Presented by Scheels at Finkbine

The University of Iowa women’s golf team will host the Diane Thomason Invitational presented by Scheels – the program’s first home tournament since 2018 – on Monday and Tuesday at Finkbine Golf Course.

Hawkeyes Complete Cavalier Regional Preview
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Hawkeyes Complete Cavalier Regional Preview

The University of Iowa women’s golf team fired a final round 313 to close out play at the Cavalier Regional Preview.

Hawkeyes Complete Day 1 in Charlottesville
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Hawkeyes Complete Day 1 in Charlottesville

The University of Iowa women’s golf closes day one of the Cavalier Regional Preview at Birdwood Golf Club.

Hawkeyes Head to Cavalier Regional Preview
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Hawkeyes Head to Cavalier Regional Preview

The University of Iowa women’s golf team travels to Charlottesville, Virginia, for the Cavalier Regional Preview on Sept. 23-24.

3 Hawkeyes Named Big Ten Preseason Players to Watch
Women's Golf

3 Hawkeyes Named Big Ten Preseason Players to Watch

Three University of Iowa women’s golfers – senior Paula Miranda, junior Riley Lewis and sophomore Ximena Benites – have been named Big Ten Players to Watch, it was announced Thursday by the league office.

Hawkeyes Finish 10th at Badger Invitational
Women's Golf

Hawkeyes Finish 10th at Badger Invitational

The University of Iowa women’s golf team fired a final round 308 to finish with a 54-hole total of 908 (302-298-308) in the season-opening Badger Invitational. The Hawkeyes finished 10th out of 13 teams.

2 Hawkeyes in Top 15 Through 2 Rounds in Madison
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2 Hawkeyes in Top 15 Through 2 Rounds in Madison

Senior Paula Miranda and sophomore Ximena Benites are both tied for 15th place to pace the University of Iowa women’s golf team through two rounds at the Badger Invitational.

Miranda in Top 15 to Close Day 1 of Badger Invitational
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Miranda in Top 15 to Close Day 1 of Badger Invitational

The University of Iowa women’s golf teams senior, Paula Miranda leads the Hawkeyes with a two-over par 74 to close day one of the Badger Invitational.

Notes: Hawkeyes to Open Fall at Badger Invitational
Women's Golf

Notes: Hawkeyes to Open Fall at Badger Invitational

The University of Iowa women’s golf team opens the fall season, traveling to Madison, Wisconsin, for the Badger Invitational. The Hawkeyes begin the tournament Sunday with a 9 a.m. (CT) tee time.

Iowa Closes Play at Big Ten Championship
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Iowa Closes Play at Big Ten Championship

Dabagia in Top 20 Through 2 Days of the Big Ten Championships
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Dabagia in Top 20 Through 2 Days of the Big Ten Championships

Hanna 1-Over Par at Big Ten Championships
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Hanna 1-Over Par at Big Ten Championships

Notes: Hawkeyes to Play in Big Ten Championships
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Notes: Hawkeyes to Play in Big Ten Championships

Hawkeyes Close Out Play at Buckeye Invitational
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Hawkeyes Close Out Play at Buckeye Invitational

Hawkeyes Close Out Day 1 of Buckeye Invitational
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Hawkeyes Close Out Day 1 of Buckeye Invitational

Notes: Hawkeyes Head to Ohio State for Buckeye Invitational
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Notes: Hawkeyes Head to Ohio State for Buckeye Invitational

Miranda Notches Top 5 Finish at Chattanooga Classic
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Miranda Notches Top 5 Finish at Chattanooga Classic

Miranda Climbs Into Top 15 in Chattanooga
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Miranda Climbs Into Top 15 in Chattanooga

Hawkeyes Complete Round 1 in Tennessee
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Hawkeyes Complete Round 1 in Tennessee

Hawkeyes to Play in Chattanooga Classic
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Hawkeyes to Play in Chattanooga Classic

Dabagia Ties for 11th, Hawkeyes Place 6th at Tulane Classic
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Dabagia Ties for 11th, Hawkeyes Place 6th at Tulane Classic

Hawkeyes Tied For 6th at Tulane Classic
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Hawkeyes Tied For 6th at Tulane Classic

Hawkeyes in 4th After Round 1 in New Orleans
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Hawkeyes in 4th After Round 1 in New Orleans

Hawkeyes to Play in Tulane Classic presented by Chad Brownstein
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Hawkeyes to Play in Tulane Classic presented by Chad Brownstein

Dabagia Tallies Top-5 Finish; Ties Program Record
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Dabagia Tallies Top-5 Finish; Ties Program Record

Dabagia Shoots Program Record
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Dabagia Shoots Program Record

Hawkeyes to Play In Momentum Transportation UNF Collegiate
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Hawkeyes to Play In Momentum Transportation UNF Collegiate

Iowa Wraps Up a Record-Breaking Westbrook Spring Invite
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Iowa Wraps Up a Record-Breaking Westbrook Spring Invite

Hawkeyes to Play In Westbrook Spring Invite
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Hawkeyes to Play In Westbrook Spring Invite

Hawkeyes to Play in Rainbow Wahine Invitational
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Hawkeyes to Play in Rainbow Wahine Invitational

Hawkeyes to Play in Yale Invitational
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Hawkeyes to Play in Yale Invitational

Hawkeyes Finish 2nd; Post 5th-Best Score in Program History
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Hawkeyes Finish 2nd; Post 5th-Best Score in Program History

3 Hawkeyes in Top 20; Iowa in 2nd as Team
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3 Hawkeyes in Top 20; Iowa in 2nd as Team

Hawkeyes to Play in Red Raider Invitational
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Hawkeyes to Play in Red Raider Invitational

Dabagia, Hanna Shine in Round 2
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Dabagia, Hanna Shine in Round 2

Miranda Shoots Even Par; Iowa Tied for 4th in Madison
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Miranda Shoots Even Par; Iowa Tied for 4th in Madison

Hawkeyes Set to Open Fall at Badger Invitational
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Hawkeyes Set to Open Fall at Badger Invitational

3 Hawkeyes Named B1G Preseason Golfers to Watch
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3 Hawkeyes Named B1G Preseason Golfers to Watch