Golf-W at NCAA Preview
Preview of things to come? Women’s Golf Wins NCAA DII Fall Preview
Modified Sep 18, 2012 06:29 PM
Daytona Beach, Fla. - Lynn University’s women’s golf team opened up the 2012-13 season with a resounding 12-stroke victory at the NCAA Division II Fall Preview after rain cancelled the final round. Three Fighting Knights finished in the top-10 led by Irene Calvo and Ellen Chambers, who both tied for fifth individually. This marks the fourth tournament victory under second-year head coach Daniel Randolph.
After missing the entire 2011-12 season due to an injury, Chambers came back strong with a 36-hole total of 150 after posting consecutive rounds of 75. The Petrie, Australia, product last played in the NCAA South Regional Tournament in May 2011.
Calvo also carded a 150 while Samantha Smolen tied for eighth with a 36-hole score of 151. Jessica Bradley and Louise Manalo rounded out the LU contingent with scores of 158 and 159, respectively. Additionally, Estefania Buritica participated as an individual with a 168.
Lynn finished with a 606 team score, ahead of fellow Sunshine State Conference schools Barry (618) and Florida Tech (621). Central Oklahaoma (622) claimed fourth while Florida Southern (623) held on to fifth place.
The Blue & White return to the links at the Guy Harvey Shark Invitational at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on October 8. Don’t forget to ‘Like’ us on Facebook and follow @LUKnights on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Score
Lynn (305-301=606/1st)
Individual Scores
Ellen Chambers (75-75=150/T-5th)
Irene Calvo (76-74=150/T-5th)
Samantha Smolen (77-74=151/T-8th)
Jessica Bradley (80-78=158/T-28th)
Louise Manalo (77-82=159/T-31st)
Estefania Buritica (82-86=168/55th) *
* Played as an Individual
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