By: Michael Pitts
2021-2022 Schedule
Tournament #2: Jupiter Women's Invitational
Date: October 4-5, 2021
Location: Ryder Course – Par 71 – 6,011 Yards
Host: Florida Atlantic
No. of Teams: 11
Format: 36 holes on Monday, 18 holes on Tuesday
Live scoring: GolfStat
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The Kennesaw State women's golf team heads to Port St. Lucie, Fla. for the Jupiter Women's Invitational.
This two-day tournament will feature 36 holes on Monday, Oct. 4, followed by 18 holes on Tuesday, Oct. 5., as well as an 11-team field.
The Owls enter this tournament coming off a sixth-place finish last week in the Golfweek Program Challenge.
Jupiter Women's Invitational 11-Team Field
The Jupiter Invite features an 11-team field this year, including: Bethune-Cookman, Daytona State, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, Jacksonville, Keiser, Lamar, Nova Southeastern, Towson, and UAB, in addition to Kennesaw State.
Starting Lineup
1. Cameron Neilson
2. Bella Kil
3. Lara Jecnik
4. Tori Owens
5. Alizee Vidal
New Owl in Charge
In June 2021, Erin Thorne was named head coach of the women's golf program. Prior to her arrival at KSU, she was the men's and women's head golf coach at Wingate, as well as the director of student-athlete development. She led the Bulldogs to six tournament championships and was a three-time South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year.
The Roster
This year's roster features several familiar faces. Juniors Bella Kil, Tori Owens, Meva Schmit, and Alizee Vidal return, as well as sophomores Caitlyn Campbell-Nyman and Lara Jecnik. The only new player is Cameron Neilson, who joins the team after spending her freshman season at Kent State.
Reigning ASUN Champions
The Owls begin the 2021-2022 season hoping to capture their fourth-consecutive ASUN Championship. They claimed the 2020-2021 ASUN title after finishing 30 shots ahead of second-place North Florida.
Next up
After the Owls return from Florida, their next challenge will be at the Palmetto Intercollegiate hosted by the College of Charleston on Monday, Oct. 25 through Tuesday, Oct. 26. in Kiawah Island, S.C.
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