
Complete
Results
HANOVER, NH -- The Williams College women’s golf
team opened the fall season at the Dartmouth Invite today at
Hanover Country Club. The course conditions were optimal. Hanover
CC is an extremely challenging, yet well-maintained course. Despite
the slight winds in the morning, it turned out to be a beautiful
day, ideal for play.
Williams scored 327 overall and placed 8th out of 20
teams in a field with mostly Division I teams. The Ephs are the
highest finishing Divsion III team in the field with an eight-shot
lead on Amherst.
Anne O’Leary played the number one spot and shot a 77. She
is tied for ninth after closing with a 36 on the back nine. Playing
at number two was sophomore Kristen Tubbs who finished with a 91.
Freshman Victoria Student played the number 5 spot and shot an
impressive 78. Fellow freshman Aliza Shatzman shot a 90 from the
number 3 spot.
Mary Gelber played the number 4 spot and shot an 82. Head coach Erika DeSanty commented on the Ephs' performance today saying, “Last year we averaged 337, so for us as a team, knowing that we can do better, I’m thrilled with what we accomplished today. It’s a very exciting time and I’m confident with our potentional for improvement throughout the season”.
The Ephs will complete the Dartmouth Invite with a second round tomorrow.