Texas Southern University Women's Golf Team Wins 40th Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Golf Classic Hall of Fame

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The Texas Southern women's golf team claimed victory at the 40th Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Golf Classic Hall of Fame, hosted by the Black College Golf Coaches Association. The Tigers demonstrated a strong performance, posting a 36-hole total of 607 (310 - 297) to win the tournament by nine strokes. Freshman Carmen Pate excelled, achieving a 2-day total of 147 (74 - 73) and securing 2nd place individually. Senior Azul Amezcua finished 5th place individually, while junior Shawnise Gregory came in 8th place. The team's collective effort was bolstered by junior Thaiz Amezcua's impressive 1-under-par 70 round, featuring three birdies and two bogeys.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Texas Southern women's golf team won the 40th Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Golf Classic Hall of Fame by a nine-stroke margin, achieving a 36-hole total of 607 (310 - 297).
  • Freshman Carmen Pate led the team, securing 2nd place individually with a 147 (74 - 73) total.
  • Senior Azul Amezcua finished 5th place individually with a 152 (76 - 76) total.
  • Junior Shawnise Gregory came in 8th place with a 156 (78 - 78) total.
  • Junior Thaiz Amezcua's impressive 70 round, featuring three birdies and two bogeys, contributed to the team's victory.
  • The tournament featured 14 HBCU men's golf teams and 9 women's teams, hosted at Laurel Springs Golf Club in Suwanee, Georgia.
  • The Texas Southern Tigers will next compete in the SAS Championship HBCU Invitational on Oct. 10-12.

Statistics:

  • The Texas Southern women's golf team's 36-hole total of 607 (310 - 297) resulted in a nine-stroke victory margin.
  • Freshman Carmen Pate achieved a 2-day total of 147 (74 - 73) with 4 birdies, 9 pars, and 5 bogeys or higher.
  • Senior Azul Amezcua finished 5th individually on 10-over-par with a total of 152 (76 - 76).
  • Junior Shawnise Gregory came in 8th place with a 156 (78 - 78) total.
  • Junior Thaiz Amezcua achieved the tournament low-round of 1-under-par 70 with 3 birdies and 2 bogeys.

Sources:

  • Texas Southern University Athletics news release
  • The 40th Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Golf Classic Hall of Fame
  • The Black College Golf Coaches Association