ASU’s Ashley Menne secured the individual title
[Hōkūala, Kauai] Arizona State ran away with the title today, posting an 822 tournament score (-43), 25 shots ahead of T2 University of Washington and University of North Carolina who finished 847 (-17). Four of ASU’s players were in the top six this week at the famed Jack Nicklaus Signature Ocean Course Hōkūala.
Arizona State University Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye noted, “It’s really exciting to see their hard work pay off. It’s been a bit of a journey and it’s certainly not an overnight success. We’ve been really working hard for a long time and we’ve had a lot of youth on our team – these ladies have really grown up in the past year and to watch them compete this way is really exciting and finally believing what’s possible.”
In regard to Menne’s putt on 18 coach noted, “I knew she could make it, she just needed to give herself a chance. You know it’s easy to let the nerves kick in and it did on her drive and approach shot but she hung in there and it was really great to see her finish strong.” Regarding having all four players finish in the top six Farr-Kaye added, “That doesn’t happen very often and I’m really happy for them.”
ASU was excited to get in some snorkeling here on Kauai after their round to celebrate and enjoy some of the beauty Kauai has to offer.
Ashley Menne commented about her round, “My first couple holes were great, I was in the flow, I was making putts and hitting it close. But I kind of fell off a bit on the back nine and so it was pretty nice to make that final putt on 18.” This is Menne’s first 54-hole collegiate win and she noted, “I’m super honored – I’m so grateful that it was here in Hawaii, such a beautiful place. It was four years coming, finally getting the job done and winning an individual championship, it feels nice.” Menne’s plan after graduation is to turn professional.
University of Washington senior Camille Boyd commented on coming in second overall, “I played some good golf and we’re in Hawaii so I can’t complain.” She added about her birdie on #3, “I drove it to about 40 yards and then chipped it to 15 feet and made the putt. I was able to take advantage of the course layout this weekend.”
Other notables for the day/event:
- ASU’s Patience Rhodes, Beth Coulter and Paula Schultz-Hanssen finished 3, 4 and 6
- UNC’s Megan Streicher and Kayla Smith finished 4 and 7th
- Long Beach’s Madison Le (individual) finished in 8th at -6
- Fresno’s Katelyn Lehigh finished 9th at -4
- Mercer’s Camilla Jarvela finished T10 with Lorena Rossettin (Rutgers)
- Ashley Menne holds the women’s course record at 64 and tied for overall course record with Texas A&M Sam Bennett
- Sac State and Fresno State both finished T4 overall
- Donnis Thompson said, “Anything worth having is worth having now.” She was the first female athletic director at the University of Hawaii
For a list of final scores visit: SMART Golf
TOURNAMENT FACTS
Dates: March 17–19, 2024
Venue: Ocean Course Hōkūala, par 72
Format: 54 holes; 18 holes each day; 5-count-4
Defending Individual Champion: Angelina Kim, Long Beach State (218)
TEAMS
Arizona State, Boise State, Fresno State, Hawai‘i, Long Beach State, Mercer, Morehead State, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rutgers, Sacramento State, San Francisco, Texas State, Tulane and University of Washington.
About Ocean Course at Hōkūala
Home to the longest continuous stretch of oceanfront holes in the state of Hawai‘i, the Ocean Course was named one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Golf Courses” by MSN Travel. The 18-hole golf course is part of Timbers Kaua‘i Ocean Club & Residences, a private residential club which opened in 2018 on the island’s southeast coast. Timbers Kaua‘i sits on a 450-acre natural amphitheater and offers unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, Kalapaki Bay and Hā‘upu Mountain Range. Website | Facebook | Instagram
About Timbers Kaua’i at Hōkūala
Located in the 450-acre Hōkūala resort community along the Pacific, Kaua‘i’s premier luxury resort and residence club combines tranquil Hawaiian living with Timbers Resorts’ signature luxury amenities and a personalized full-service concierge team. Timbers Kaua‘i boasts exceptional offerings for those visiting or looking to make paradise their home through luxury vacation rentals, one-of-a-kind deeded fractional and whole ownership real estate opportunities.
Amenities include the 18-hole award-winning Ocean Course at Hōkūala – Kaua‘i’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course; The Farm at Hōkūala, a 16.5-acre organic farm and orchard; oceanfront dining at Hualani’s with “farm-to-fork” fine dining; a two-tiered infinity-edge pool overlooking the ocean, as well as a family pool and hot tub; spa services and wellness programs; 13 miles of accessible, lush trails; and easy access to Kalapaki Beach and Lihue Airport (LIH).
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