March 28, 2010
The 22nd-ranked University of New Mexico women’s golf team finished in ninth place at the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational in Austin, Texas. UNM shot a 32-over 320 today – its highest score in 20 rounds this season – at the University of Texas Golf Club (par 72, 6,255 yards) for a 54-hole total of 925. The Lobos began the day in ninth place.
UCLA won the 17-team tournament with an 884.
After her two highest scores of the season, Lobo senior Jodi Ewart rebounded with a 1-over 73 today to finish in a tie for 19th place at 10-over 226 (76-77-73). Her round was highlighted by an eagle-3 at the par-5, 459-yard fifth hole. The 226 is Ewart’s highest for 54 holes since her sophomore season.
The rest of the Lobos all shot in the 80s on a windy day in south Texas.
Sophomore Rebecca Hellbom tied for 33rd at 15-over 231 (76-73-82). Senior Britney Choy tied for 43rd at 18-over 234 (78-74-82).
Sophomore Sarah Salvo tied for 54th at 21-over 237 (75-78-84) while freshman Bethany Buchner tied for 58th at 22-over 238 (79-76-83).
Texas A&M’s Sarah Zwartynski led wire-to-wire with a 3-under 213. She won by six shots and was the only golfer in the 90-player field to finish in red numbers.
The Lobos’ next competition is April 9-11 at the PING Arizona State Invitational.