KANEOHE, Hawaii – The No. 3 Sun Devil Women's Golf put the finishing touches on a dominating victory at the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational, Wednesday afternoon at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course.
Arizona State (-12/852) proved they were in a different class compared to the rest of the field, cruising to a 19-stroke win while posting the sixth lowest total vs. par over 54 holes in program history. To put the Sun Devils total of 852 (-12) into perspective, no other team finished below par, including 12 of the 16 teams finishing 886 (+22) or worse. The coaching staff was pleased with what they saw in Hawaii, as the team was able to earn their second event title of the season (Stanford Intercollegiate).
In addition to the team title, freshman Linn Grant (-7/209) also took home Individual Medalist honors, capturing the first win of her young collegiate career. She was tested on her way to claiming the crown, showing she can respond to pressure. After tying through 54 holes, Grant would come out on top of a five-hole playoff with TCU's Sabrina Iqbal thanks to a clutch birdie.
Grant was not alone in finding success in the second visit to Hawaii, as three other Sun Devils finished near the top of the leaderboard. Four of the top seven finishers represented the Maroon & Gold, another example of how dominant of a performance it was for Coach Farr-Kaye's team. Headlining that group was Raquel Olmos (-2/214), who ended in fifth place. It is her third top-five finish of her career and sixth top-ten finish. Olivia Mehaffey (-1/215) put together her 20th career top-10 finish, tying with teammate Alessandra Fanali (-1/215) for sixth place. For Fanali, it is the third time in her career she has earned a spot in the top-10, as the top of the individual leaderboard was littered with Maroon & Gold all tournament. Amanda Linner continued her climb of the leaderboard, moving up eight more spots into the Top-30 of a 92-individual field.
The program claims it's 91st team championship and Linn Grant becomes the 91st Sun Devil to win an individual title since 1982.
TEAM STANDINGS
TEAM RESULTS
The Sun Devils recorded the best score of any team in each of the three rounds, playing consistent and effective golf. They particularly thrived on par-four opportunities, with Coach Farr-Kaye and Assistant Coach Michelle Estill coming up with the right approach on how to attack those holes. The players executed the plan to perfection, as Arizona State went four-under (3.97 scoring average) on par-four opportunities over the two days. That score was 20 strokes better than the second-best team, a big reason why the Sun Devils were able to create such separation from the rest of the pack. The team was also successful on par five holes, finishing seven-under on such opportunities, the second-best mark of the tournament. ASU's 45 birdies and 183 pars were the most of any team, as they managed to avoid the mistakes that their competitors were making.
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
The depth and talent of the Sun Devil lineup was on display, as all five members of the lineup ended in the Top-30 in a field of 92 individuals, including four of the top seven finishers. Linn Grant had one of the Top 25 lowest 54-hole score vs. par totals in program history on her way to Individual Medalist honors. Grant was brilliant on par five holes, going six under for the tournament, tied for the second-best mark of any golfer. Her 11 birdies and 39 pars were both tied for the fourth-most by an individual.
Raquel Olmos paced the field by going three-under on par three holes, a big reason why she made her way into the top-five. Olmos made the most pars (40) of any Sun Devil. Olivia Mehaffey was the best of anyone at the tournament on par four holes, going five-under on those opportunities. Her 10 birdies were tied for the sixth-highest total by an individual. Alessandra Fanali enjoyed the most success on par five opportunities, tying for the second-lowest score of any golfer by going six-under over the course of two days. Fanali was one of only four individuals to record an eagle, combining that with 10 birdies to help rise into a tie for sixth. Amanda Linner was one of three Sun Devils to finish under par (-1) on par four opportunities.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"We did a lot of things well and they had a really good week," Coach Farr-Kaye reflected. "We are excited to have a little bit of time over here on the Islands before heading home to start prepping for PING/ASU."
LOOKING AHEAD
Sun Devil Women's Golf prepares for an event with one of the most competitive fields of any tournament in the 2019-20 season, taking place in their own backyard. Arizona State will host the annual PING/ASU Invitational running March 27-29 at Papago Golf Course. Coach Farr-Kaye's team will have plenty of confidence heading into the 48th edition of the event. The Maroon & Gold has enjoyed the home course advantage in the past, capturing 20 PING/ASU team titles, the most of any program. A total of 17 different Sun Devils have earned at least a share of the individual crown. Stay tuned to our social media platforms and website in the coming days for more information on the tournament.
HOW TO FOLLOW
For the latest updates and information on the Sun Devil Women's Golf program, follow our Twitter/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilWGolf), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/sundevilwgolf/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com).
Arizona State (-12/852) proved they were in a different class compared to the rest of the field, cruising to a 19-stroke win while posting the sixth lowest total vs. par over 54 holes in program history. To put the Sun Devils total of 852 (-12) into perspective, no other team finished below par, including 12 of the 16 teams finishing 886 (+22) or worse. The coaching staff was pleased with what they saw in Hawaii, as the team was able to earn their second event title of the season (Stanford Intercollegiate).
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— Sun Devil W. Golf (@SunDevilWGolf) March 11, 2020
Arizona State runs away with the Team Championship at the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational in Hawaii, winning the tournament by an incredible 1?9? strokes ?? #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/1d4ky8xfHI
In addition to the team title, freshman Linn Grant (-7/209) also took home Individual Medalist honors, capturing the first win of her young collegiate career. She was tested on her way to claiming the crown, showing she can respond to pressure. After tying through 54 holes, Grant would come out on top of a five-hole playoff with TCU's Sabrina Iqbal thanks to a clutch birdie.
"Linn persevered through the a five-hole playoff, which was an awesome way to get her first win," Coach Farr-Kaye added.???????? gets the ??????? ??
— Sun Devil W. Golf (@SunDevilWGolf) March 12, 2020
Sun Devil freshman Linn Grant comes through under pressure, recording a birdie on the 5?th hole to win in a playoff ??
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Grant was not alone in finding success in the second visit to Hawaii, as three other Sun Devils finished near the top of the leaderboard. Four of the top seven finishers represented the Maroon & Gold, another example of how dominant of a performance it was for Coach Farr-Kaye's team. Headlining that group was Raquel Olmos (-2/214), who ended in fifth place. It is her third top-five finish of her career and sixth top-ten finish. Olivia Mehaffey (-1/215) put together her 20th career top-10 finish, tying with teammate Alessandra Fanali (-1/215) for sixth place. For Fanali, it is the third time in her career she has earned a spot in the top-10, as the top of the individual leaderboard was littered with Maroon & Gold all tournament. Amanda Linner continued her climb of the leaderboard, moving up eight more spots into the Top-30 of a 92-individual field.
The program claims it's 91st team championship and Linn Grant becomes the 91st Sun Devil to win an individual title since 1982.
TEAM STANDINGS
| Position | Team | Score vs. Par | Total |
| 1 | Arizona State | -12 | 852 |
| 2 | TCU | +7 | 871 |
| 3 | Ohio State | +8 | 872 |
| 4 | Stetson | +13 | 877 |
| 5 | Hawaii | +22 | 886 |
TEAM RESULTS
The Sun Devils recorded the best score of any team in each of the three rounds, playing consistent and effective golf. They particularly thrived on par-four opportunities, with Coach Farr-Kaye and Assistant Coach Michelle Estill coming up with the right approach on how to attack those holes. The players executed the plan to perfection, as Arizona State went four-under (3.97 scoring average) on par-four opportunities over the two days. That score was 20 strokes better than the second-best team, a big reason why the Sun Devils were able to create such separation from the rest of the pack. The team was also successful on par five holes, finishing seven-under on such opportunities, the second-best mark of the tournament. ASU's 45 birdies and 183 pars were the most of any team, as they managed to avoid the mistakes that their competitors were making.
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS
| Position | Player | Team | Score vs. Par | Total |
| 1 | Linn Grant | Arizona State | -7 | 209 |
| 2 | Sabrina Iqbal | TCU | -7 | 209 |
| 3 | Tai Anudit | Kennesaw State | -6 | 210 |
| 4 | Aneka Seumanutafa | Ohio State | -5 | 211 |
| 5 | Raquel Olmos | Arizona State | -2 | 214 |
| T6 | Olivia Mehaffey | Arizona State | -1 | 215 |
| T6 | Alessandra Fanali | Arizona State | -1 | 215 |
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
The depth and talent of the Sun Devil lineup was on display, as all five members of the lineup ended in the Top-30 in a field of 92 individuals, including four of the top seven finishers. Linn Grant had one of the Top 25 lowest 54-hole score vs. par totals in program history on her way to Individual Medalist honors. Grant was brilliant on par five holes, going six under for the tournament, tied for the second-best mark of any golfer. Her 11 birdies and 39 pars were both tied for the fourth-most by an individual.
Raquel Olmos paced the field by going three-under on par three holes, a big reason why she made her way into the top-five. Olmos made the most pars (40) of any Sun Devil. Olivia Mehaffey was the best of anyone at the tournament on par four holes, going five-under on those opportunities. Her 10 birdies were tied for the sixth-highest total by an individual. Alessandra Fanali enjoyed the most success on par five opportunities, tying for the second-lowest score of any golfer by going six-under over the course of two days. Fanali was one of only four individuals to record an eagle, combining that with 10 birdies to help rise into a tie for sixth. Amanda Linner was one of three Sun Devils to finish under par (-1) on par four opportunities.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"We did a lot of things well and they had a really good week," Coach Farr-Kaye reflected. "We are excited to have a little bit of time over here on the Islands before heading home to start prepping for PING/ASU."
LOOKING AHEAD
Sun Devil Women's Golf prepares for an event with one of the most competitive fields of any tournament in the 2019-20 season, taking place in their own backyard. Arizona State will host the annual PING/ASU Invitational running March 27-29 at Papago Golf Course. Coach Farr-Kaye's team will have plenty of confidence heading into the 48th edition of the event. The Maroon & Gold has enjoyed the home course advantage in the past, capturing 20 PING/ASU team titles, the most of any program. A total of 17 different Sun Devils have earned at least a share of the individual crown. Stay tuned to our social media platforms and website in the coming days for more information on the tournament.
HOW TO FOLLOW
For the latest updates and information on the Sun Devil Women's Golf program, follow our Twitter/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilWGolf), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/sundevilwgolf/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com).