FHSU Athletics
BROKEN ARRROW, Okla. - The Fort Hays State women's golf team recently wrapped up a demanding stretch at the Tulsa Cup (Oct. 22-24) at Forest Ridge Golf Club. The par 72, 6005 yard course played difficult for the athletes as the stroke average was 80.8 over the three day tournament.
The Tigers commenced their campaign with a solid performance, posting a score of 346 in the first round. They continued their pursuit of excellence on the second day, improving their collective performance to 333 strokes. Ultimately, they capped off the last day of competition with a score of 341. Collectively, Fort Hays State University concluded the tournament with a total stroke count of 1020, securing the 18th position overall. Over the course of the tournament, the Tigers notched an impressive 14 birdies and 82 pars.
The standout performance of the event was delivered by Morgan Brasser, who tied for 8th place within the 102-player field in Tulsa. Brasser showed her exceptional finishing skills, going 8-over par while accumulating 31 pars and 9 birdies throughout the week. She displayed remarkable consistency, firing rounds of 76, 75, and 73. Brasser's tenacity was evident as she climbed the leaderboard from an initial 15th place tie.
Corbyn Marquess showcased unwavering consistency as well, contributing scores of 85, 81, and 85, alongside 23 pars and two birdies. She concluded the tournament in a tie for the 78th position. Shauna Lee provided essential support with rounds of 90, 85, and 90, securing a 96th overall position. Lee's performance yielded 11 pars and a birdie. Hayden York secured 99th place, delivering a solid showing with 17 pars and two birdies, producing rounds of 95, 92, and 93 during the invitational.
The coveted team title was clinched by Central Missouri, who concluded the tournament just nine strokes over par. Southwestern Oklahoma State secured second place, tallying a combined score of 35 strokes over par. Central Missouri's Mia Rallo led the charge, securing the individual title with a two-stroke lead, concluding the tournament three under par.
The Tulsa Cup marks the conclusion of Fort Hays State's fall season, with eager anticipation for the resumption of the 2023-24 season in the spring.