NEWS RELEASE - 09/07/03

Women's Golf Takes on Toughest Course of Season

 

Sarah Morine was the top scorer for the Lincoln College women's golf team at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville this past week-end with a two round total of 194.    The Lynx had a team total of 798 at the Sunset Hills golf course.
 
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville won the tourney with a total score of 683.
 
Amber Wright, a Lincoln High School grad, posted the best single round score with a 94, after shooting an opening round score of 102.  Her total of 196 was second best for the Lynx.  Morine had a round of 99 on opening day and a 95 on the final round. 
 
Stacy Weaver had rounds of 99-98 for a 197 total while Carlie Facker shot 104 on opening day and 107 in the second rounds.  Ashley Specht shot a 224 total with rounds of 114 and 110 to complete the team scoring for the Lynx. 
 
Lindsey Horath was entered as an individual in the tourney and finished with rounds of 107-112 for a 219 total.
 
Coach Kirk Whiteman said, "We competed against Division II NAIA schools.  This event is a great indicator to our girls showing what level they need to achieve to play at the next level.  This is the toughest course we will play this year.  We just need to continue to improve our scores to get ready for the regionals."

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