South Dakota State University Athletics Heads to Johnie Imes Invitational

South Dakota State University's golf team is preparing to face top opponents at the Johnie Imes Invitational, hosted by the University of Missouri, from Monday to Tuesday at the Old Hawthorne Golf Club. The Jackrabbit lineup includes McKenzie Mages, Reese Jansa, Hannah Boraas, Riko Danjo, Molly O'Hara, and Hannah Pettitt. The Old Hawthorne course features rolling terrain with multiple water hazards, wide fairways with strategically placed bunkers, and undulating greens with various shelves and bowls.

Key Takeaways:

• The South Dakota State University golf team will compete in the Johnie Imes Invitational, hosted by the University of Missouri, from Monday to Tuesday.
• The event features a lineup of Summit League teams, including South Dakota and Omaha, joining SDSU in Missouri.
• McKenzie Mages has led SDSU in both events so far this year, with a strong performance in the Badger Invitational.
• In the previous tournament, the Jackrabbits finished 12th place at the Badger Invitational, posting a 910 (+46) over three rounds.
• Senior McKenzie Mages carded a total 221 (+5) for the tournament and tied for 19th place on the leaderboard.
• Hannah Boraas tied for 42nd place (+10) on the weekend, Riko Danjo tied for 54th place with a score of +14, and Molly O'Hara tied for 69th place with a score of +21.
• Reese Jansa competed individually and finished tied for 28th place with a score of +7 on the weekend.

Statistics:

• 12th place finish at the Badger Invitational
• 910 (+46) total score over three rounds
• McKenzie Mages' score: 221 (+5)
• Hannah Boraas' score: 232 (+10)
• Riko Danjo's score: 236 (+14)
• Molly O'Hara's score: 243 (+21)
• Reese Jansa's score: 229 (+7)

Sources:

• "Johnie Imes Invitational" news release by South Dakota State University Athletics
• Old Hawthorne Golf Club website (course information)
• "Badger Invitational" news release by South Dakota State University Athletics