Sept. 15, 2009
Up Next: Branch Law Firm / Dick McGuire Invitational
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: UNM Championship Course
Live Stats: GolfStat.com
The 25th-ranked University of New Mexico women’s golf team finished in a tied for third at the Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic played in Fort Collins, Colo. The Lobos and Louisville finished at 3-over 867 on the par-72, 6,259-yard Ptarmigan Country Club course.
Idaho claimed the team title at 859, followed by host Colorado State at 863.
New Mexico picked up 1.5 points in the Rio Grande Rivalry against New Mexico State. The Aggies finished in a tie for 11th at 898.
Lobo senior Jodi Ewart tied her career-low round with a 4-under 68 to finish in second place at 7-under 209, three shots behind Louisville’s Laura Anderson. Ewart’s 209 total (72-69-68) is a career best.
Sophomore Rebecca Hellbom shot 74 today and tied for 11th at 1-under 215 (68-73-74). Senior Britney Choy tied for 14th at 217 (71-75-70). Choy’s final-round 70 ties a career best.
Sophomore Sarah Salvo finished at 10-over 226 (74-79-77), tying for 49th, while freshman Bethany Buchner tied for 69th at 19-over 235 (77-77-81).
Junior Jordan Kennon, competing as an individual, tied for 77th at 238 (78-78-82).
The Lobos are right back at it this weekend as they host the 30th Branch Law Firm / Dick McGuire Invitational at the UNM Championship Course. The 18-team field will play 36 holes on Saturday with the final round Sunday starting at 7:30 a.m. Ewart and UNM are the defending champions. Admission is free.