SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Sun Devil Women's Golf completed the first round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championship on Friday afternoon.
The 2022 NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championship will be hosted by Arizona State and The Thunderbirds at Grayhawk Golf Club. Scottsdale will be at the center of the golf universe for the next two weeks, with the premier event in collegiate women's golf in the second year of it's three-year run at Grayhawk.
Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team was in contention for the lead and near the top of the standings most of the afternoon until an intense wind picked up, reaching upwards of 30 mph at some points of the round. By the end of the day, the Sun Devils (+14/302) found themselves in 16th place and only six strokes out of the Top-8 in the middle of a crowded leaderboard. ASU is currently ahead of No. 3 South Carolina, No. 5 San Jose State, and No. 6 Oklahoma State, as many of the top teams that played in the afternoon struggled.
Freshman Calynne Rosholt led the way, making her NCAA Championship debut in style. She looked like a veteran while delivering a 72 (E), which has her tied for sixth after the first 18 holes. She sits just four strokes back of overall leader No. 1 Rose Zhang, with Rosholt carding the third-best round of the afternoon session. She spread out three birdies, but managed to finish her final eight holes under par. Both Alexandra Forsterling and Grace Summerhays are in the top-half of a loaded NCAA field and look to make a move up the leaderboard tomorrow.
ASU will once again be paired with Virginia and Alabama, starting the second round on the 1st hole at 7:25 AM MST. Visit Golfstat for live scoring throughout the tournament.
FRONT NINE
The Maroon & Gold started their round on the back nine, making the front nine the finish. The wind began to pick up later in the day, making the front nine a challenge. It didn't stop Calynne Rosholt from finishing at even, including birdies on three and seven. Grace Summerhays added a birdie on four, while Ashley Menne did the same on seven to highlight the final nine holes.
BACK NINE
Arizona State was able to start out the day strong, reaching as high as second in the team standings thanks to a great effort on the first nine holes. The team's first birdie of the tournament came courtesy of Calynne Rosholt, who accomplished the feat on the par-four 14th hole. Both Alexandra Forsterling and Grace Summerhays recorded back-to-back birdies on the 16th and 17th hole, making the turn with momentum. Forsterling led the way with a one-under performance for the first half of the day, while Rosholt showed what was to come with an even effort. Summerhays showed tremendous poise in bouncing back from a tough first hole to go two-under the remainder of the back nine.
QUOTABLES
Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye
"Grayhawk was in fantastic condition. We learned a lot from today's round and will make adjustments tonight. The biggest thing was the wind in the afternoon. Starting in the morning tomorrow should help us with the conditions."
"Calynne was fantastic today. That is what we expect out of her. She has played so well all season and it is exciting to see her get off to such a great start."
Freshman Calynne Rosholt
"It was fun to compete at the NCAA Championship for the first time. The staff at Grayhawk have done a great job of putting on a wonderful event. I am grateful to be a part of this experience."
"I left some shots out there today, but I still feel good about the performance. The course was challenging and the wind added another obstacle. I was able to gather information and will be able to use that tomorrow."
TEAM RESULTS
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
UP NEXT
Tee times for the second day of the NCAA Championship have been announced. Along with Virginia and Alabama, Arizona State will begin their second round on the 1st hole at 7:25 a.m. MST, with a new competitor teeing-off every 11 minutes. Subsequent tee times for the final round of the NCAA Championship for teams, players within teams as well as individual competitors will be re-paired based on round two scores.
GOLF CHANNEL COVERAGE
Monday's fourth round of stroke play, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday's match play, will broadcast live on the Golf Channel. See below for the Golf Channel broadcast schedule throughout the championships (all times Eastern Time). The Golf Channel can also be viewed online at www.golfchannel.com or on the Golf Channel app.
GOLF Channel Broadcast Team
Golf Channel will have live coverage May 23-25, the final three days of the NCAA Championship. Stayed tuned for more details on the upcoming NCAA Women's Golf Championship, hosted by Arizona State at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale. Visit the Championship Central webpage. 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).
The 2022 NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championship will be hosted by Arizona State and The Thunderbirds at Grayhawk Golf Club. Scottsdale will be at the center of the golf universe for the next two weeks, with the premier event in collegiate women's golf in the second year of it's three-year run at Grayhawk.
Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team was in contention for the lead and near the top of the standings most of the afternoon until an intense wind picked up, reaching upwards of 30 mph at some points of the round. By the end of the day, the Sun Devils (+14/302) found themselves in 16th place and only six strokes out of the Top-8 in the middle of a crowded leaderboard. ASU is currently ahead of No. 3 South Carolina, No. 5 San Jose State, and No. 6 Oklahoma State, as many of the top teams that played in the afternoon struggled.
Freshman Calynne Rosholt led the way, making her NCAA Championship debut in style. She looked like a veteran while delivering a 72 (E), which has her tied for sixth after the first 18 holes. She sits just four strokes back of overall leader No. 1 Rose Zhang, with Rosholt carding the third-best round of the afternoon session. She spread out three birdies, but managed to finish her final eight holes under par. Both Alexandra Forsterling and Grace Summerhays are in the top-half of a loaded NCAA field and look to make a move up the leaderboard tomorrow.
ASU will once again be paired with Virginia and Alabama, starting the second round on the 1st hole at 7:25 AM MST. Visit Golfstat for live scoring throughout the tournament.
FRONT NINE
The Maroon & Gold started their round on the back nine, making the front nine the finish. The wind began to pick up later in the day, making the front nine a challenge. It didn't stop Calynne Rosholt from finishing at even, including birdies on three and seven. Grace Summerhays added a birdie on four, while Ashley Menne did the same on seven to highlight the final nine holes.
BACK NINE
Arizona State was able to start out the day strong, reaching as high as second in the team standings thanks to a great effort on the first nine holes. The team's first birdie of the tournament came courtesy of Calynne Rosholt, who accomplished the feat on the par-four 14th hole. Both Alexandra Forsterling and Grace Summerhays recorded back-to-back birdies on the 16th and 17th hole, making the turn with momentum. Forsterling led the way with a one-under performance for the first half of the day, while Rosholt showed what was to come with an even effort. Summerhays showed tremendous poise in bouncing back from a tough first hole to go two-under the remainder of the back nine.
QUOTABLES
Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye
"Grayhawk was in fantastic condition. We learned a lot from today's round and will make adjustments tonight. The biggest thing was the wind in the afternoon. Starting in the morning tomorrow should help us with the conditions."
"Calynne was fantastic today. That is what we expect out of her. She has played so well all season and it is exciting to see her get off to such a great start."
Freshman Calynne Rosholt
"It was fun to compete at the NCAA Championship for the first time. The staff at Grayhawk have done a great job of putting on a wonderful event. I am grateful to be a part of this experience."
"I left some shots out there today, but I still feel good about the performance. The course was challenging and the wind added another obstacle. I was able to gather information and will be able to use that tomorrow."
TEAM RESULTS
| Place | Team | 1 | To Par |
| 16 | Arizona State | 302 | +14 |
| 17 | Georgia | 303 | +15 |
| 18 | Virginia | 304 | +16 |
| 19 | Texas | 305 | +17 |
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
| Place | Player | 1 | To Par |
| T6 | Calynne Rosholt | 72 | E |
| T55 | Alexandra Forsterling | 76 | +4 |
| T55 | Grace Summerhays | 76 | +4 |
| T93 | Ashley Menne | 78 | +6 |
| T100 | Alessandra Fanali | 79 | +7 |
UP NEXT
Tee times for the second day of the NCAA Championship have been announced. Along with Virginia and Alabama, Arizona State will begin their second round on the 1st hole at 7:25 a.m. MST, with a new competitor teeing-off every 11 minutes. Subsequent tee times for the final round of the NCAA Championship for teams, players within teams as well as individual competitors will be re-paired based on round two scores.
| PAIRING | Arizona State, Virginia, Alabama |
| HOLE | 1 |
| TIME (MST) | GOLFER |
| 7:25 A.M. | Alessandra Fanali |
| 7:36 A.M. | Ashley Menne |
| 7:47 A.M. | Grace Summerhays |
| 7:58 A.M. | Alexandra Forsterling |
| 8:09 A.M. | Calynne Rosholt |
GOLF CHANNEL COVERAGE
Monday's fourth round of stroke play, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday's match play, will broadcast live on the Golf Channel. See below for the Golf Channel broadcast schedule throughout the championships (all times Eastern Time). The Golf Channel can also be viewed online at www.golfchannel.com or on the Golf Channel app.
| Dates | Live Coverage | College Central | Golf Central | Encores |
| Monday, May 23 | 2-6 p.m. | 1-2 p.m. | 6-7 p.m. | 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; 12 am-2:30 a.m.; 6-8:30 a.m. (Tuesday) |
| Tuesday, May 24 | 9-11:30 a.m.; 2-6 p.m. |
8:30 a.m.-9 am; 1:30-2 p.m. | 6-7 p.m. | 7 -11 p.m.; 12-2 a.m. (Wednesday) |
| Wednesday, May 25 | 2-6 p.m. | 1:30-2 p.m. | 6-7 p.m. | 7 - 11 p.m. |
GOLF Channel Broadcast Team
- Play by Play: Bob Papa
- Analyst: Paige Mackenzie
- Tower: Steve Burkowski
- On-Course: Karen Stupples / Emilia Migliaccio / Jim Gallagher Jr.
- Interviews: Kira K. Dixon
College Central and Golf Central will be anchored Monday-Wednesday by Anna Jackson, Amanda Blumenherst, Jaime Diaz, Rex Hoggard, George Savaricas, and Dixon. Tuesday's edition of College Central at 11:30 a.m. ET will feature the announcement of the 2022 ANNIKA Award presented by Stifel recipient, which honors the nation's most outstanding female Division I collegiate golfer.
HOW TO FOLLOWGolf Channel will have live coverage May 23-25, the final three days of the NCAA Championship. Stayed tuned for more details on the upcoming NCAA Women's Golf Championship, hosted by Arizona State at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale. Visit the Championship Central webpage. 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).