The University of Arizona women’s golf team concluded play at the NCAA Bryan Regional at the Traditions Golf Club on Saturday in Bryan, Texas, finishing in second place at even-par after carding team scores of 285 (-3), 282 (-6), and 297 (+9).
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Vaughn, who finished fifth in the NCAAs last season while playing as an individual, was 2 over after nine holes Friday, but shot 42 on the back nine.
In a seesaw battle, the Cardinal and No. 2 USC deadlocked at 4-over 856 to secure trips to the NCAA Championships, May 20-25 at Eugene Country Club in Eugene, Oregon. She shot seven strokes over par on the front nine, starting the day with three consecutive bogeys. The Peosta, Iowa, native finished the regional with a three-round total of 231 (+15; 79, 75, 77) to tie for 69th overall. “The opportunity to really test herself at the national championship is going to be an incredible experience for her. I’m looking forward to being out there with her”. The freshman shot one-under-par, placing her tied for 14th in the 95-player tournament.
After finishing her round, Burnham had to wait almost two hours until competing in the playoff. OU’s Hannah Wood finished one shot out from qualifying in the Bryan Regional, shooting -1 (215). Chan and Stanford’s Mariah Stackhouse each had putts on 18 that could’ve given both teams out-right wins, but both missed.
Also advancing from the 18-team regional were Arkansas, Ohio State, North Carolina and Virginia, along with individuals Andrea Wong of UC Davis, Jennifer Kupcho of Wake Forest and Sarah Burnham of Michigan State.
Szeryk’s finish moves her career stroke average to 72.00, which ties her withMarijosse Navarro for Texas A&M’s career record.
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“I always talk about steady, Stanford golf”, said Walker. She birdied Hole 4, needing just two shots to sink the shot.
