CRESWELL, Ore. – The Bushnell University women's golf team concluded the fall season with a fourth-place finish at the Bushnell Fall Invite, which took place at the Emerald Valley Golf Club on Sunday and Monday.
Director of Golf
Larry Watts said, "I am really proud of our teams. What made this tournament especially unique was that parents were in town for family weekend. It was great to see parents and grandparents supporting the golfers."
Corban University (328-312—640) won the tournament after trailing Lewis-Clark State (319-324—643) by nine strokes entering the second round. Corban improved by 16 strokes on day two to secure a sizeable comeback over LC State. The College of Idaho (350-363—713) took third, while Bushnell (363-366—729) placed fourth.
Alexandra Schmidt of LC State won the tournament, shooting 71-76—147 (+3).
For the Beacons,
Cassidy Krauss led the squad with an 86-85—171 for ninth place.
Analise Aubin (86-87—173) finished two strokes behind Krauss to take 10
th.
Fernanda Gardea (86-90—176) tied her season-best two-round score to tie for 13
th, while
Melody Garcia placed 24
th (105-104—209).
"The Bushnell Invite was an amazing opportunity to participate in," said Gardea. "Although the weather wasn't the best, we had a great time playing on our home course. Additionally, it was nice to see families support the beacons golf team!"
Bushnell will return in the spring, traveling to the Walla Walla Invitational on March 28-29.
