The W golf teams secured third place at the Centenary College/Hal Sutton Invitational in Bossier City, La. The women's team finished just behind Mississippi College and Jackson College, while the men's team trailed Hendrix College and Jackson College. The tournament, held under challenging wet and cold conditions, saw no participants finishing under par. Junior Ashley Estabrook led the women's team, finishing 15th, while newcomer Alexandre Thery shined for the men with a 2-under-par 70 in the second round, placing fourth overall.

By the Numbers
  • The women's team finished third out of seven teams.
  • The men's team placed third out of 11 teams, only four strokes behind the leaders.
  • Alexandre Thery's second-round score of 70 was one of only four under-par rounds in the tournament.
State of Play
  • The women's team was led by Ashley Estabrook in 15th place with a total score of 174.
  • The men's team had closely contested scores within the top three teams for most of the tournament.
  • Improved weather conditions on the second day led to better scores across the board.
What's Next

Future tournaments may see rising competition, particularly from Thery and Jones, who demonstrated strong performances. Continued improvement in consistency for the women's team will be crucial as they prepare for upcoming matches. The teams will aim to build on their strengths and learn from this tournament experience.

Bottom Line

The W golf teams showed competitiveness at the Hal Sutton Invitational, positioning themselves well for future events. With standout performances and opportunities for growth, both teams are on the right track as they head into the next competitions.