The Drury women's golf team secured eighth place at the Flyers Spring Invitational, which concluded on March 31 after adverse weather curtailed the second round. The tournament, hosted at Bolingbrook Golf Course, featured 13 teams from GLVC and GLIAC and 64 individual competitors. Drury finished shooting 72-over par after 27 holes, with Grace Stafford as the top finisher at +15, tied for 22nd overall. Illinois Springfield's Elaine Grant claimed victory for the second consecutive year, finishing the event at +2. The team's performance highlighted a strong number of pars, marked by a total of 56 throughout the competition.

By the Numbers
  • Drury finished 72-over par across 27 holes, ranking eighth out of 13 teams.
  • Grace Stafford finished tied for 22nd with a score of +15.
  • The team made 56 pars, the sixth most in the tournament.
State of Play
  • The Panthers shot 337 in the first round and were on pace for a 334 after nine holes in the second round.
  • Drury recorded only four birdies across the entire event, with Grace Gilbert leading with two in the first round.
What's Next

Drury will conclude their regular season at the UMSL Spring Invitational at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis on April 12-13, where they aim to improve their standings and overall performance.

Bottom Line

The Panthers demonstrated resilience at the Flyers Spring Invitational, but their upcoming appearance at the UMSL Spring Invitational will be crucial for establishing momentum heading into future competitions.