Western Michigan Women’s Golf Competes at Bell Bank “Pay it Forward” Collegiate
LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. – The Western Michigan University women’s golf team will participate in the Bell Bank “Pay it Forward” Collegiate tournament, seeking to continue their momentum after a strong performance at the Morehead State SoCal Spring Invitational.
Tournament Overview
The Broncos are the sole Mid-American Conference team in the field, which also includes Creighton, St. Thomas, Omaha, Florida Gulf Coast, Middle Tennessee State, Montana State, South Florida, Utah Tech, North Dakota State, Grand Canyon, North Dakota, and UC Irvine.
The tournament will be held at the Wigwam Golf Club on the Blue Course in Litchfield Park, Arizona, approximately 30 minutes west of Phoenix. The course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and opened in 1965, is a par 71 and measures 6,373 yards. It’s known for its tiny, elevated greens.
Broncos Lineup
Western Michigan will field a team of six golfers:
- Megha Vallabhaneni
- Lauren Lupinek
- Jenna Hayes
- Macy Beeson
- Danielle Daniy
- Bella Brooks (playing as an individual)
Recent Performance
At the Morehead State SoCal Spring Invitational two weeks ago, Western Michigan finished eighth as a team. They showed significant improvement in the final round, posting their best team score of the tournament.
“After back-to-back rounds at +20, the Brown and Gold had their best overall round as a team in the third and final round on Tuesday. Western Michigan ended their last round and only four above par, led by Lupienk, who carded a 70 to head one under par.”
The team’s total score for the tournament was 898 (+46). Nebraska won the tournament with a score of 862 (+10), and Alexsandra Lapple of Notre Dame was the individual champion at three under par (210 strokes).
Tournament Schedule
The Bell Bank “Pay it Forward” Collegiate will start with two rounds on Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. EST, followed by the final round on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Live scoring can be followed at scoreboard.clippd.com.
Did You Recognize?
The Wigwam Golf Club features two 18-hole courses, the Blue and the Gold, both designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
FAQ
Where is the Bell Bank “Pay it Forward” Collegiate being held?
The tournament is being held at the Wigwam Golf Club on the Blue Course in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
How many teams are participating in the tournament?
There are 12 teams competing in the tournament.
What was Western Michigan’s final score at the Morehead State SoCal Spring Invitational?
Western Michigan finished with a total score of 898 (+46).
The Broncos aim to leverage their recent improvements and competitive spirit as they navigate the challenging Wigwam Blue Course. Stay tuned to 247sports.news for updates throughout the tournament.