PHOENIX - Sun Devil Women's Golf completed two matches on day one of the Cactus Cup at Papago Golf Club.
KICKING OFF THE CACTUS CUP
Arizona State is hosting the first edition of the Cactus Cup, a Match Play event hosted at Papago Golf Club. No. 11 Sun Devil Women's Golf welcomed No. 4 South Carolina, No. 6 San Jose State, and No. 8 Texas for the first of two days, which featured a match in the morning and afternoon sessions. Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team held their own against two of the Top-6 teams in the nation, going 5-6-1 in 12 individual matches against San Jose State and South Carolina. Heading into the final day of the Cactus Cup, Arizona State has collected 5.5 points, good for second in the team standings. They match up with first-place Texas starting tomorrow morning at 7:57 AM MST.
QUOTABLES
"Very proud of my team today," Coach Farr-Kaye remarked. "They fought super hard and came back in several matches. The matches were extremely close and we battled for every point. A tie against San Jose State, who is a great team, was a strong start this morning."
"This afternoon, we nearly tied South Carolina if it wasn't for a 30-foot birdie putt at the end," Coach Farr-Kaye added. "It was super competitive the entire way with them as well. To come away with these type of results, against two Top-10 schools, is a successful day."
"We are excited to get to play tomorrow against Texas, who won their first two matches here. Michelle and I made some adjustments in the order of the lineup and we are excited to see how the team responds."
VS. SAN JOSE STATE (Morning Session)
ASU Record: 3-3
Group 1 - No. 23 Antonia Malate (San Jose State) def. No. 93 Beth Coulter (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 2 - Rebecca Gyllner (San Jose State) def. No. 83 Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Arizona State), 4&3
Group 3 - Amanda Linner (Arizona State) def Louisa Carlbom (San Jose State), 2UP
Group 4 - Calynne Rosholt (Arizona State) def. Jordyn Parr (San Jose State), 4&3
Group 5 - No. 34 Lucia Lopez-Ortega (San Jose State) def. No. 92 Grace Summerhays (Arizona State), 2UP
Group 6 - No. 38 Ashley Menne (Arizona State) def. No. 20 Kajsa Arwefjall (San Jose State), 3&1
VS. SOUTH CAROLINA (Afternoon Session)
ASU Record: 2-3-1
Group 1 - No. 84 Justine Fournand (South Carolina) def. No. 93 Beth Coulter (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 2 - Katherine Muzi (South Carolina) def. No. 83 Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 3 - Amanda Linner (Arizona State) def. No. 7 Hannah Darling (South Carolina), 5&4
Group 4 - No. 25 Mathilde Claisse (South Carolina) def. Calynne Rosholt (Arizona State), 5&4
Group 5 - No. 82 Grace Summerhays (Arizona State) def. No. 64 Louise Rydqvist (South Carolina), 3&1
Group 6 - No. 38 Ashley Menne (Arizona State) vs. Mia Lussand (South Carolina), Tie
TEAM STANDINGS
Points are awarded each time a team won a match. When a match ended in a tie, the point was split among the two golfers. After the conclusion of two rounds, Texas has accumulated the most points, winning eight of a possible 12 matches. Arizona State is in second place, winning five individual matches and splitting another. That 0.5 point currently represents the difference between Arizona State and third-place San Jose State, with South Carolina not far behind. Six more points are up for grabs in each matchup tomorrow, with the race for the Cactus Cup Championship still wide-open.
No. 8 Texas - 9 points; 2-0-0 record
No. 11 Arizona State - 5.5 points; 0-1-1 record
No. 6 San Jose State - 5.0 points 0-1-1 record
No. 4 South Carolina - 4.5 1-1-0 record
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Of the 24 golfers competing at the Cactus Cup, Amanda Linner is one of only five to go 2-0 on day one. Ashley Menne also did not lose today, earning points in both of her matchups. Grace Summerhays and Calynne Rosholt each split their matchups, picking up crucial victories to push ASU into second place.
Amanda Linner: 2-0 (Wins over Louisa Carlbom, SJSU & No. 7 Hannah Darling, South Carolina)
Ashley Menne: 1-0-1 (Win over No. 20 Kajsa Arwefjall & Tied with Mia Lussand, South Carolina)
Grace Summerhays: 1-1 (Win over No. 64 Louise Rydqvist, South Carolina & Loss to No. 34 Lucia Lopez-Ortega, SJSU)
Calynne Rosholt: 1-1 (Win over Jordyn Parr, SJSU & Loss to No. 25 Mathilde Claisse, South Carolina)
Beth Coulter: 0-2 (Losses to No. 23 Antonia Malate, SJSU & No. 84 Justine Fournand, South Carolina)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen: 0-2 (Losses to Rebecca Gyllner, SJSU & Katherine Muzi, South Carolina)
THIRD ROUND
Arizona State takes on No. 8 Texas in the final matchup of the Cactus Cup. The Longhorns were the only team to win both of their matchups on day one, dropping only two total individual matchups. The top two teams in the team standings after two rounds will battle it out for the Cactus Cup Championship starting tomorrow morning at 7:57 AM MST.
UP NEXT
All 6 Sun Devils will begin their matches on Hole 1, with the groups playing in foursomes:
7:57 AM MST - Ashley Menne (Arizona State) vs. Bohyun Park (Texas)
7:57 AM MST - Beth Coulter (Arizona State) vs. No. 36 Angela Heo (Texas)
8:06 AM MST - Grace Summerhays (Arizona State) vs. No. 48 Huai-Chien Hsu (Texas)
8:06 AM MST - Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Arizona State) vs. Bentley Cotton (Texas)
8:15 AM MST - Calynne Rosholt (Arizona State) vs. No. 51 Sophie Guo (Texas)
8:15 AM MST - Amanda Linner (Arizona State) vs. Emily Odwin (Texas)
HISTORY IN MATCH PLAY
The Sun Devil Women's Golf program is no stranger to the Match Play format, enjoying plenty success in events of that nature over the years. None more significant than when Arizona State won the 2017 NCAA Women's Golf Championship over Northwestern, going 3-0 in Match Play on their way to the title. ASU also earned a berth in Match Play back at the 2021 NCAA Championship, where Ashley Menne won her matchup with Duke All-American Jaravee Boonchant. Coach Farr-Kaye has also prepared her team for the final postseason obstacle by playing several regular season Match Play events. That includes one this season, as ASU defeated Vanderbilt and Denver to open the Spring campaign back in January. During the Fall of the 2021-22 season, Arizona State played in the Nicklaus Cup, the inaugural version of an event that allowed the men's and women's golf teams from major programs to team up in Match Play competition.
SUN DEVILS IN THE RANKINGS
The Sun Devils have faced one of the nation's toughest schedules so far and still have managed to stay in the Top-25 all season. Golfweek has Arizona State at No. 10, with the WGCA and Golfstat slotting them at No. 11 in the latest rankings. ASU has already climbed several spots since the start of the Spring, making one of the biggest ascents of any team. Coach Farr-Kaye's team has a huge opportunity to move up in those rankings with another strong performance at the Cactus Cup.
TEAM RANKINGS (AS OF 3/11)
Golfweek/Sagarin: 10th
WGCA: 11th
Golfstat: 11th
Not only is the Maroon & Gold represent in the national team rankings, several Sun Devil individuals have made strong impressions so far. Ashley Menne is the No. 19 ranked golfer in the nation according to Golfweek, coming in as the highest ranked golfer on the team. Paula Schulz-Hanssen, Beth Coulter, and Grace Summerhays are also ranked in the Top-100 according in at least one major national poll.
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS (AS OF 3/11)
Ashley Menne: 19 (Golfweek), 38 (Golfstat)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen: 23 (Golfweek), 83 (Golfstat)
Grace Summerhays: 92 (Golfweek), 92 (Golfstat)
Beth Coulter: 93 (Golfstat), 108 (Golfweek)
2023 NCAA WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Arizona State University and the Thunderbirds will host the NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championships for the third consecutive year, taking place at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale May 19-31. This is the final of successful three-year run as the host school of the most prestigious event in all of college golf. Don't miss your last chance to check out the top individuals and teams in the nation square off for the ultimate prize in your own backyard.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Live scoring for the Cactus Cup will be provided by Golfstat at the following link. 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).
KICKING OFF THE CACTUS CUP
Arizona State is hosting the first edition of the Cactus Cup, a Match Play event hosted at Papago Golf Club. No. 11 Sun Devil Women's Golf welcomed No. 4 South Carolina, No. 6 San Jose State, and No. 8 Texas for the first of two days, which featured a match in the morning and afternoon sessions. Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team held their own against two of the Top-6 teams in the nation, going 5-6-1 in 12 individual matches against San Jose State and South Carolina. Heading into the final day of the Cactus Cup, Arizona State has collected 5.5 points, good for second in the team standings. They match up with first-place Texas starting tomorrow morning at 7:57 AM MST.
QUOTABLES
"Very proud of my team today," Coach Farr-Kaye remarked. "They fought super hard and came back in several matches. The matches were extremely close and we battled for every point. A tie against San Jose State, who is a great team, was a strong start this morning."
"This afternoon, we nearly tied South Carolina if it wasn't for a 30-foot birdie putt at the end," Coach Farr-Kaye added. "It was super competitive the entire way with them as well. To come away with these type of results, against two Top-10 schools, is a successful day."
"We are excited to get to play tomorrow against Texas, who won their first two matches here. Michelle and I made some adjustments in the order of the lineup and we are excited to see how the team responds."
VS. SAN JOSE STATE (Morning Session)
ASU Record: 3-3
Group 1 - No. 23 Antonia Malate (San Jose State) def. No. 93 Beth Coulter (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 2 - Rebecca Gyllner (San Jose State) def. No. 83 Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Arizona State), 4&3
Group 3 - Amanda Linner (Arizona State) def Louisa Carlbom (San Jose State), 2UP
Group 4 - Calynne Rosholt (Arizona State) def. Jordyn Parr (San Jose State), 4&3
Group 5 - No. 34 Lucia Lopez-Ortega (San Jose State) def. No. 92 Grace Summerhays (Arizona State), 2UP
Group 6 - No. 38 Ashley Menne (Arizona State) def. No. 20 Kajsa Arwefjall (San Jose State), 3&1
VS. SOUTH CAROLINA (Afternoon Session)
ASU Record: 2-3-1
Group 1 - No. 84 Justine Fournand (South Carolina) def. No. 93 Beth Coulter (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 2 - Katherine Muzi (South Carolina) def. No. 83 Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 3 - Amanda Linner (Arizona State) def. No. 7 Hannah Darling (South Carolina), 5&4
Group 4 - No. 25 Mathilde Claisse (South Carolina) def. Calynne Rosholt (Arizona State), 5&4
Group 5 - No. 82 Grace Summerhays (Arizona State) def. No. 64 Louise Rydqvist (South Carolina), 3&1
Group 6 - No. 38 Ashley Menne (Arizona State) vs. Mia Lussand (South Carolina), Tie
TEAM STANDINGS
Points are awarded each time a team won a match. When a match ended in a tie, the point was split among the two golfers. After the conclusion of two rounds, Texas has accumulated the most points, winning eight of a possible 12 matches. Arizona State is in second place, winning five individual matches and splitting another. That 0.5 point currently represents the difference between Arizona State and third-place San Jose State, with South Carolina not far behind. Six more points are up for grabs in each matchup tomorrow, with the race for the Cactus Cup Championship still wide-open.
No. 8 Texas - 9 points; 2-0-0 record
No. 11 Arizona State - 5.5 points; 0-1-1 record
No. 6 San Jose State - 5.0 points 0-1-1 record
No. 4 South Carolina - 4.5 1-1-0 record
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Of the 24 golfers competing at the Cactus Cup, Amanda Linner is one of only five to go 2-0 on day one. Ashley Menne also did not lose today, earning points in both of her matchups. Grace Summerhays and Calynne Rosholt each split their matchups, picking up crucial victories to push ASU into second place.
Amanda Linner: 2-0 (Wins over Louisa Carlbom, SJSU & No. 7 Hannah Darling, South Carolina)
Ashley Menne: 1-0-1 (Win over No. 20 Kajsa Arwefjall & Tied with Mia Lussand, South Carolina)
Grace Summerhays: 1-1 (Win over No. 64 Louise Rydqvist, South Carolina & Loss to No. 34 Lucia Lopez-Ortega, SJSU)
Calynne Rosholt: 1-1 (Win over Jordyn Parr, SJSU & Loss to No. 25 Mathilde Claisse, South Carolina)
Beth Coulter: 0-2 (Losses to No. 23 Antonia Malate, SJSU & No. 84 Justine Fournand, South Carolina)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen: 0-2 (Losses to Rebecca Gyllner, SJSU & Katherine Muzi, South Carolina)
THIRD ROUND
Arizona State takes on No. 8 Texas in the final matchup of the Cactus Cup. The Longhorns were the only team to win both of their matchups on day one, dropping only two total individual matchups. The top two teams in the team standings after two rounds will battle it out for the Cactus Cup Championship starting tomorrow morning at 7:57 AM MST.
UP NEXT
All 6 Sun Devils will begin their matches on Hole 1, with the groups playing in foursomes:
7:57 AM MST - Ashley Menne (Arizona State) vs. Bohyun Park (Texas)
7:57 AM MST - Beth Coulter (Arizona State) vs. No. 36 Angela Heo (Texas)
8:06 AM MST - Grace Summerhays (Arizona State) vs. No. 48 Huai-Chien Hsu (Texas)
8:06 AM MST - Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Arizona State) vs. Bentley Cotton (Texas)
8:15 AM MST - Calynne Rosholt (Arizona State) vs. No. 51 Sophie Guo (Texas)
8:15 AM MST - Amanda Linner (Arizona State) vs. Emily Odwin (Texas)
HISTORY IN MATCH PLAY
The Sun Devil Women's Golf program is no stranger to the Match Play format, enjoying plenty success in events of that nature over the years. None more significant than when Arizona State won the 2017 NCAA Women's Golf Championship over Northwestern, going 3-0 in Match Play on their way to the title. ASU also earned a berth in Match Play back at the 2021 NCAA Championship, where Ashley Menne won her matchup with Duke All-American Jaravee Boonchant. Coach Farr-Kaye has also prepared her team for the final postseason obstacle by playing several regular season Match Play events. That includes one this season, as ASU defeated Vanderbilt and Denver to open the Spring campaign back in January. During the Fall of the 2021-22 season, Arizona State played in the Nicklaus Cup, the inaugural version of an event that allowed the men's and women's golf teams from major programs to team up in Match Play competition.
SUN DEVILS IN THE RANKINGS
The Sun Devils have faced one of the nation's toughest schedules so far and still have managed to stay in the Top-25 all season. Golfweek has Arizona State at No. 10, with the WGCA and Golfstat slotting them at No. 11 in the latest rankings. ASU has already climbed several spots since the start of the Spring, making one of the biggest ascents of any team. Coach Farr-Kaye's team has a huge opportunity to move up in those rankings with another strong performance at the Cactus Cup.
TEAM RANKINGS (AS OF 3/11)
Golfweek/Sagarin: 10th
WGCA: 11th
Golfstat: 11th
Not only is the Maroon & Gold represent in the national team rankings, several Sun Devil individuals have made strong impressions so far. Ashley Menne is the No. 19 ranked golfer in the nation according to Golfweek, coming in as the highest ranked golfer on the team. Paula Schulz-Hanssen, Beth Coulter, and Grace Summerhays are also ranked in the Top-100 according in at least one major national poll.
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS (AS OF 3/11)
Ashley Menne: 19 (Golfweek), 38 (Golfstat)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen: 23 (Golfweek), 83 (Golfstat)
Grace Summerhays: 92 (Golfweek), 92 (Golfstat)
Beth Coulter: 93 (Golfstat), 108 (Golfweek)
2023 NCAA WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Arizona State University and the Thunderbirds will host the NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championships for the third consecutive year, taking place at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale May 19-31. This is the final of successful three-year run as the host school of the most prestigious event in all of college golf. Don't miss your last chance to check out the top individuals and teams in the nation square off for the ultimate prize in your own backyard.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Live scoring for the Cactus Cup will be provided by Golfstat at the following link. 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).