By: Parker Haynie- Assistant Director of Communications
CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Golf team is heading to Sedona, Arizona, to participate in the Red Rocks Invitational hosted by NAU at the Oak Creek Country Club.
Head Coach Caylyn McKinlay said
"We are looking to improve with every tournament. The Red Rocks has a really challenging field and Oak Creek is a quality course that will certainly test our team."
Tournament Details
What: The Red Rocks Invitational hosted by Northern Arizona
Where: The Oak Creek Country Club in Sedona, Arizona
When: Friday-Sunday, March 13-15
Who: Colorado, Embry-Riddle, Gonzaga, Grand Canyon, Montana, NAU, Southern Illinois, Southern Utah, Stonehill, Weber State, Wichita State, and William & Mary.
Format: The teams will play 18 holes on each day. Play five count four.
Live Scoring: HERE
The Thunderbirds
The Lineup
1. Ellie Olsen
2. Kirsten Hall
3. Kiana Roddy
4. Reece Bandemer
5. Siriporn (Orchid) Luangnam
IND. Taylyn Wilson
Last time out at The Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational
Ellie Olsen led the Thunderbirds, finishing tied for 44th at +24. Olsen showed consistency over the final two rounds with back-to-back scores of 78 to pace the SUU lineup on their home course.
Kirsten Hall and Kiana Roddy each finished tied for 48th with totals of +36. Hall posted rounds of 79 and 79 over the first two days, while Roddy closed strong with a final-round 78. Reece Bandemer followed for the Thunderbirds with a +33, highlighted by an opening-round 80.
Siriporn (Orchid) Luangnam also competed for Southern Utah, shooting 84 in rounds one and two, but unfortunately had to withdraw in round three. Taylyn Wilson played as an individual and carded a three-round total of 258.
The event brought several regional programs to Sunbrook Golf Club for three days of competition in St. George. Hosting the tournament gave the Thunderbirds valuable experience competing on their home course as they continue through the spring schedule.
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