By: By Brian Harper
Final Team Results
Final Individual Results
DeLAND, Fla. – The Kennesaw State women’s 2010-11 season came to an end on Wednesday with a tie for third place showing at the Atlantic Sun Women’s Golf Championship. The Owls posted a 54-hole score of 294-308-315/906, +53 at the Victoria Hills Golf Club.
“It is always disappointing to come up short of your goal especially when we had an opportunity to win like we did,” head coach Rhyll Brinsmead said. “I am proud of this team and the effort that they have given to over come all the obstacles they have faced this season. We will learn from our mistakes and be back next season.”
For the third consecutive year, Stetson was crowned the A-Sun Champion as the Hatters carded a 298-305-291, +30 to come from third place to win the title. The Hatters Alex Buelow paved the way as she captured individual medalist honors posting a 71-74-71/216, E.
The Black and Gold opened the final round in second place just two strokes behind Campbell and one stroke in front of Stetson and East Tennessee State. The team quickly fell out of the race as the first nine holes plagued the Owls, forcing 17 plus par scores.
Freshman Hayley Clinning posted the best finish amongst KSU competitors as the New Zealand native finished tied for seventh shooting a 226, +10. Sophomore Ket Preamchuen concluded the tournament tied for 11th carding a 227, +11, after being in second place at the close of round one.
Freshman Lindsay Adams and senior Abby Fitzgerald each tied for 21st after both turned in a 235, +19.
The Owls turned in one of their best seasons in recent history including a fist place finish at the Palmetto Invitational. The team is currently ranked No.76 in the nation and is expected to be one of the top teams in the A-Sun in 2012.
Lone senior Abby Fitzgerald will depart from the team, leaving all four starters to return.
“Abby has been the foundation of the program,” Brinsmead said. “She has been our captain all season and the glue that bonded the team together, we will miss her and wish her the best of luck in all her future endeavors.”
Brinsmead has inked a promising class for the 2011-12 campaign including, Kaew Preamchuen, the sister of Ket Preamchuen, Minami Levonowich and Léa Charpier.
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