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Strong performance at golf season opener

By Mary Lundin’20

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Hamilton’s women’s golf team put on an impressive display at the St. Lawrence Invitational Tournament this weekend. The tournament, which commenced on Saturday, Sept. 3 and ended on Sunday, Sept. 4, took place at St. Lawrence’s home course, the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course, in Canton, NY. Ten New York State schools participated in the tournament, Hamilton’s first of the year. 

The Continentals worked hard this offseason and, fueled by excitement over the beginning of a new season, finished round one with a team score of 327, which placed them in 3rd place at the end of Saturday. The team returned to boast an even more impressive score of 318 at the end of day two. The women ended up with 645 points, a program record, and finished in a tie for third place. The team score for the weekend, 318, was also an all-time team low score. 

Katie Veasey ’17, in the opening match of her fourth and final season, had her best performance at Hamilton at St. Lawrence. Veasey finished with a two-day total of 155, placing her in a tie for sixth place out of 50 golfers, and also finished as team medalist. Libbie Warner ‘19 and Electra Washburn ‘19 also posted strong performances. Warner tied for 10th place at 157 thus achieving her best 36-hole score, while Washburn immediately finished in a tie for 14th place with a two-day total of 161. Winda Wanikpun ’20, in her collegiate debut, rounded out the women’s score with a two round total of 172. 

Bolstered by strong individual performances, the women tied Ithaca College for third place at 645. New York University finished in first place at 599 and SUNY Cortland at 638, just ahead of Hamilton. The Continentals continue their season on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11 at the Utica College Invitational, hosted at the Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford. 

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