In the picturesque setting of Rolling Hills Estates, California, the Colorado women's golf team wrapped up their stint at the GameAbove Invitational with a ninth-place finish. Tackling the demanding Rolling Hills Country Club course, the Buffaloes faced stiff competition from some of the nation's top-ranked programs.
Colorado's team carded a 299 in the final round, culminating in a total score of 902 (304, 299, 299). Head coach Madeleine Sheils was optimistic about the experience gained on such a challenging course, emphasizing its value as the postseason looms.
"This event was one of the finest college golf tournaments I've attended, thanks to the incredible hospitality and the effort put into it," Sheils remarked. "The course was in fantastic shape, and this experience will be invaluable as we continue to seek out top-tier tournaments."
Junior standout Carolyn Fuller shone brightly, leading the Buffaloes with a 1-over-par 73 in the final round. Her overall performance at 1-over for the tournament earned her a commendable 12th place individually. After a rocky start to the spring, Fuller’s resurgence was a testament to her hard work and determination.
"Carolyn was phenomenal," Sheils praised. "She worked tirelessly during our break to regain control of her game, and it paid off this week."
Fuller's efforts were complemented by Vanessa Ngo, who matched her with a 73, finishing 14-over for the tournament. Ellen O'Shaughnessy posted a steady 75, ending at 12-over, while Teemapat Pateetin and Maya McVey rounded out the lineup with scores of 78 each, finishing 13-over and 22-over, respectively.
Southern California clinched the team title with an impressive score of 842, followed by Texas A&M and Oregon. Despite not achieving their desired outcome, the Buffaloes found value in competing against such a formidable field.
"We're not thrilled with our position, but playing against these strong teams on tough courses is how we grow," Sheils noted. "It exposes our weaknesses and accelerates our improvement."
With a brief respite ahead, Colorado is gearing up for the final push of the spring season, including the Big 12 Championship.
"It's been a hectic spring," Sheils acknowledged. "We need to recharge, both physically and mentally, and then keep pushing forward. Our goal is to peak at the right time, in April and May."
The Buffaloes are set to return to action at the Chevron Silverado Showdown in Napa, California, from April 6-8.
BUFFALO INDIVIDUALS
- T12. Carolyn Fuller: 75-69-73-217 (+1)
- Ellen O'Shaughnessy: 78-75-75-228 (+12)
- T37. Teemapat Pateetin: 74-77-78-229 (+13)
- T40. Vanessa Ngo: 77-80-73-230 (+14)
- T56. Maya McVey: 82-78-79-239 (+23)
TEAM SCORES
- #2 USC: 283-280-279-842 (-22)
- #4 Texas A&M: 291-286-277-854 (-10)
- #3 Oregon: 288-297-289-874 (+10)
- #26 SMU: 288-299-289-876 (+12)
T5. #30 Eastern Michigan: 300-285-292-877 (+13)
T5. #22 Arizona: 296-294-287-877 (+13)
- #11 UCLA: 303-293-286-882 (+18)
- #26 Tulsa: 287-302-303-892 (+28)
- #44 COLORADO: 304-299-299-902 (+38)
- Long Beach State: 308-300-305-913 (+49)
- Hawaii: 314-312-320-946 (+82)