The Northern Arizona women's golf team moved up to 12th place after the second round at the ASU PING Invitational, totaling 597 (+21). Southern California continues to lead with a remarkable 24 under par, with Katherine Park in first place after firing a 66 (-6). Lydia Lin emerged as the top performer for NAU, carding an even-par 72 for a total of 144 (E), positioning her tied for 21st overall. The Lumberjacks showed strong consistency but will need to improve their performance on par-3s and par-4s to enhance their standing. The final round begins at 8 a.m. MST, where they will compete alongside Northwestern, Florida Atlantic, and Abilene Christian.

By the Numbers
  • Total team score after two rounds: 597 (+21)
  • Katherine Park's score: 66 (-6), leading the tournament at 10 under overall.
  • Lydia Lin's total: 144 (E), tied for 21st place.
  • NAU's total birdies: 22, tied for seventh in the tournament.
State of Play
  • NAU has averaged 5.03 (+1) on par-5s, showing solid play in this category.
  • Only 13th in averages for par-3s (3.27, +11) and par-4s (4.26, +26), indicating areas for improvement.
What's Next

The Lumberjacks are set to focus on improving their scores on par-3s and par-4s in the final round. They will strive to maintain their solid performance on par-5s and capitalize on forthcoming opportunities to climb the leaderboard.

Bottom Line

To elevate their standings, NAU must refine their game on challenging holes while building on their strong par-5 performance. Consistency and minimizing mistakes will be crucial in their final round at the ASU PING Invitational.