Women's Golf Places Third in Season Opener

ORLANDO, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's golf team competed in the Seminole State College Fall Warm Up at Rio Pinar Country Club in Orlando, Florida, held on September 8-9. The team finished in a tie for 3rd place alongside Florida Southern, with a total score of 602, 26 over par on the Par 72, 6200 yards course.

Team Standings

In the team standings, Stetson emerged as the winner with a total score of 588 (+12), followed by Seminole State who finished second with a score of 600 (+24). Tampa tied for third place with Florida Southern, both recording a score of 602 (+26).

Tampa Performers

• Maria Mora and Kelly Shanahan both tied for 8th place with scores of 149, 5 over par.
• Mora shot rounds of 73 and 76, while Shanahan recorded rounds of 76 and 73.
• Justine Bayle tied for 13th place with a score of 150 (+6), showcasing an impressive sequence with two birdies and an eagle on holes 9, 10, and 11.
• Bayle's performance in the second round included a score of 73.
• Ruth Toennessen completed her rounds with scores of 78 and 77, placing her 28th with a total of 155 (+11).
• Kat Brictson tied for 29th after rounds of 80 and 76, totaling 156 (+12).
• Silvia Barnes, who competed as an individual, finished 39th with a total score of 173 (+29).

Tournament Highlights

Ann Burel from Eastern Florida claimed the individual title with scores of 71 and 72 for a total of 143 (-1), highlighted by five birdies and a remarkable performance of -4 on the back nine. Alisa Brannock of Stetson secured second place with a score of 145 (+1), including an impressive -2 on the front nine in the second round.