Gustavus Adolphus College Women's Golf Team: Strong Start in D3 Classic, Eyes on Sunday Finale

The Gustavus Adolphus College women's golf team made a promising start in the D3 Classic, shooting +21 in the opening round and securing a third-place spot out of 18 teams. The team's head coach, Scott More, praised the players' readiness to compete, citing Lauren Hubbart's personal best tournament round of 72, a testament to her exceptional performance. As the team gears up for day two of the tournament, they are focused on refining their game and avoiding costly mistakes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gustavus Adolphus College women's golf team is competing in the D3 Classic, with a total of 97 golfers participating in the tournament.
  • Lauren Hubbart led the Gusties on day one, shooting a round of 72, her personal best in tournament play, and placed third overall.
  • Layla Mathews scored the second-best for the Gusties on Saturday, shooting a 78 (+6) and placing 17th overall.
  • Addison Longie placed 22nd on day one with a round of 79 (+7), while Riley Zebroski followed at 27th overall with an 80 (+8) for the last counted Gustavus score.
  • The team's head coach, Scott More, highlighted the importance of limiting bad holes and improving their score in key positions.
  • The Gusties will face off against other teams in the second and final round of the D3 Classic on Sunday, September 14.

Statistics:

  • The Gustavus Adolphus College women's golf team shot +21 in the opening round, placing them in third place out of 18 teams.
  • Lauren Hubbart's round of 72 was her personal best in tournament play and secured her a third-place overall finish amongst 97 golfers.
  • The team's three birdies on the first four holes contributed to Lauren Hubbart's exceptional performance.
  • Layla Mathews scored 78 (+6) and placed 17th overall, while Addison Longie and Riley Zebroski secured 22nd and 27th places overall, respectively.

Sources:

  • Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics (N.A.)