PHOENIX - Sun Devil Women's Golf put on the first of two straight events in their home state, completing the second day of the Cactus Cup on Tuesday.
CACTUS CUP IS COMPLETE
No. 11 Arizona State hosted the first-ever Cactus Cup at Papago Golf Club over the past two days. The event pitted four of the Top-11 teams in the nation against each other in a Match Play format. The Sun Devils continued their incredible run in the Spring, more than holding their own with some of the prime contenders for the NCAA Championship.
Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team finished in second place by recording 9.5 points and winning nine matches, totals that were both just behind No. 8 Texas. They finished the Cactus Cup in impressive fashion, knocking off previously undefeated Texas. After dropping the opening two matches, Arizona State won the final four matches to secure the overall victory against the Longhorns 4-2.
Amanda Linner led the way individually, one of only three golfers to go 3-0 at the Cactus Cup. Joining her in securing victories today to help ASU beat Texas were Grace Summerhays and Calynne Rohsholt, who each moved to 2-1 at the event. Paula Schulz-Hanssen earned her first victory and clinched the match with a win over Bentley Cotton.
QUOTABLES
"We played really well to beat Texas today," Coach Farr-Kaye reflected. "I am really proud of my team and there fight. We had some really good matches out there the past two days. A win, a fearsome loss, and a tie with three teams ranked as high as these teams."
"It was the perfect practice session for the postseason," Coach Farr-Kaye added. "I am excited about everything we go to watch out there. Our team is really in a great place and I am proud of how hard they have been working as we approach the postseason."
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 the Cactus Cup, Texas accumulated the most points, winning ten of a possible 18 matches. Arizona State finished in second place, winning nine individual matches and splitting another. ASU recorded more points than South Carolina and San Jose State thanks in large part to a victory over Texas today.
No. 8 Texas - 11 points; 2-1-0 record
No. 11 Arizona State - 9.5 points; 1-1-1 record
No. 4 South Carolina - 8.0 2-1-0 record
No. 6 San Jose State - 7.5 points 0-2-1 record
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Of the 24 golfers competing at the Cactus Cup, Amanda Linner is one of only three to go 3-0 over the course of the event. Grace Summerhays and Calynne Rosholt each collected wins to move to 2-1 in their matches. Ashley Menne was solid throughout, finishing with a 1-1-1 record.
Amanda Linner: 3-0 (Wins over Louisa Carlbom, SJSU & No. 7 Hannah Darling South Carolina & Texas Emily Odwin)
Grace Summerhays: 2-1 (Wins over No. 64 Louise Rydqvist, South Carolina & No. 48 Huai-Chien Hsu Texas; Loss to No. 34 Lucia Lopez-Ortega, SJSU)
Calynne Rosholt: 2-1 (Wins over Jordyn Parr, SJSU & No. 51 Sophie Guo, Texas; Loss to No. 25 Mathilde Claisse, South Carolina)
Ashley Menne: 1-1-1 (Win over No. 20 Kajsa Arwefjall; Tied with Mia Lussand, South Carolina; Loss to Texas Bohyun Park)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen: 1-2 (Win over Bentley Cotton, Texas; Losses to Rebecca Gyllner, SJSU & Katherine Muzi, South Carolina)
Beth Coulter: 0-3 (Losses to No. 23 Antonia Malate, SJSU & No. 84 Justine Fournand, South Carolina & No. 36 Angela Heo, Texas)
DAY TWO MATCHES
VS. TEXAS
ASU Record: 4-2
Group 1 - Bohyun Park (Texas) def. No. 38 Ashley Menne (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 2 - No. 36 Angela Heo (Texas) def. No. 93 Beth Coulter (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 3 - No. 92 Grace Summerhays (Arizona State) def. No. 48 Huai-Chien Hsu (Texas), 3&2
Group 4 - No. 83 Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Arizona State) def. Bentley Cotton (Texas), 1UP
Group 5 - Calynne Rosholt (Arizona State) vs. No. 51 Sophie Guo (Texas), 4&3
Group 6 - Amanda Linner (Arizona State) vs. Emily Odwin (Texas), 5&3
DAY ONE MATCHES
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
UP NEXT
"We will be ready to go and look forward to hosting PING/ASU Invitational coming up later this month," Coach Farr-Kaye mentioned. "So many talented teams and golfers are coming to Papago once again and it will be another tough test."
PING/ASU Invitational – March 24-26 (Phoenix, AZ)
The Sun Devils continue a stretch in which they don't leave the state as they host the annual PING/ASU Invitational at Papago Golf Club. Several of the nation's top teams will once again take part in one of the most historic collegiate golf tournaments, the third chance for fans to check out ASU in the state. Arizona State is the defending champions, winning their 21st team championship in a run-a-way, claiming the victory by an enormous 15 strokes. Not only was the 839 (-25) tied for the lowest score in program history, the 15-stroke advantage was the most ASU has won by in PING/ASU Invitational history.
Alexandra Forsterling was sensational in taking home individual medalist honors, becoming the 17th Sun Devil to win the individual crown. Forsterling (-9/207) had to beat out teammate Ashley Menne for the title, as Arizona State finished 1-2 in the final player standings. She is the first Sun Devil to win at PING/ASU since Roberta Liti back in 2017.
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).
CACTUS CUP IS COMPLETE
No. 11 Arizona State hosted the first-ever Cactus Cup at Papago Golf Club over the past two days. The event pitted four of the Top-11 teams in the nation against each other in a Match Play format. The Sun Devils continued their incredible run in the Spring, more than holding their own with some of the prime contenders for the NCAA Championship.
Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team finished in second place by recording 9.5 points and winning nine matches, totals that were both just behind No. 8 Texas. They finished the Cactus Cup in impressive fashion, knocking off previously undefeated Texas. After dropping the opening two matches, Arizona State won the final four matches to secure the overall victory against the Longhorns 4-2.
Amanda Linner led the way individually, one of only three golfers to go 3-0 at the Cactus Cup. Joining her in securing victories today to help ASU beat Texas were Grace Summerhays and Calynne Rohsholt, who each moved to 2-1 at the event. Paula Schulz-Hanssen earned her first victory and clinched the match with a win over Bentley Cotton.
QUOTABLES
"We played really well to beat Texas today," Coach Farr-Kaye reflected. "I am really proud of my team and there fight. We had some really good matches out there the past two days. A win, a fearsome loss, and a tie with three teams ranked as high as these teams."
"It was the perfect practice session for the postseason," Coach Farr-Kaye added. "I am excited about everything we go to watch out there. Our team is really in a great place and I am proud of how hard they have been working as we approach the postseason."
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 the Cactus Cup, Texas accumulated the most points, winning ten of a possible 18 matches. Arizona State finished in second place, winning nine individual matches and splitting another. ASU recorded more points than South Carolina and San Jose State thanks in large part to a victory over Texas today.
No. 8 Texas - 11 points; 2-1-0 record
No. 11 Arizona State - 9.5 points; 1-1-1 record
No. 4 South Carolina - 8.0 2-1-0 record
No. 6 San Jose State - 7.5 points 0-2-1 record
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Of the 24 golfers competing at the Cactus Cup, Amanda Linner is one of only three to go 3-0 over the course of the event. Grace Summerhays and Calynne Rosholt each collected wins to move to 2-1 in their matches. Ashley Menne was solid throughout, finishing with a 1-1-1 record.
Amanda Linner: 3-0 (Wins over Louisa Carlbom, SJSU & No. 7 Hannah Darling South Carolina & Texas Emily Odwin)
Grace Summerhays: 2-1 (Wins over No. 64 Louise Rydqvist, South Carolina & No. 48 Huai-Chien Hsu Texas; Loss to No. 34 Lucia Lopez-Ortega, SJSU)
Calynne Rosholt: 2-1 (Wins over Jordyn Parr, SJSU & No. 51 Sophie Guo, Texas; Loss to No. 25 Mathilde Claisse, South Carolina)
Ashley Menne: 1-1-1 (Win over No. 20 Kajsa Arwefjall; Tied with Mia Lussand, South Carolina; Loss to Texas Bohyun Park)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen: 1-2 (Win over Bentley Cotton, Texas; Losses to Rebecca Gyllner, SJSU & Katherine Muzi, South Carolina)
Beth Coulter: 0-3 (Losses to No. 23 Antonia Malate, SJSU & No. 84 Justine Fournand, South Carolina & No. 36 Angela Heo, Texas)
DAY TWO MATCHES
VS. TEXAS
ASU Record: 4-2
Group 1 - Bohyun Park (Texas) def. No. 38 Ashley Menne (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 2 - No. 36 Angela Heo (Texas) def. No. 93 Beth Coulter (Arizona State), 1UP
Group 3 - No. 92 Grace Summerhays (Arizona State) def. No. 48 Huai-Chien Hsu (Texas), 3&2
Group 4 - No. 83 Paula Schulz-Hanssen (Arizona State) def. Bentley Cotton (Texas), 1UP
Group 5 - Calynne Rosholt (Arizona State) vs. No. 51 Sophie Guo (Texas), 4&3
Group 6 - Amanda Linner (Arizona State) vs. Emily Odwin (Texas), 5&3
DAY ONE MATCHES
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
UP NEXT
"We will be ready to go and look forward to hosting PING/ASU Invitational coming up later this month," Coach Farr-Kaye mentioned. "So many talented teams and golfers are coming to Papago once again and it will be another tough test."
PING/ASU Invitational – March 24-26 (Phoenix, AZ)
The Sun Devils continue a stretch in which they don't leave the state as they host the annual PING/ASU Invitational at Papago Golf Club. Several of the nation's top teams will once again take part in one of the most historic collegiate golf tournaments, the third chance for fans to check out ASU in the state. Arizona State is the defending champions, winning their 21st team championship in a run-a-way, claiming the victory by an enormous 15 strokes. Not only was the 839 (-25) tied for the lowest score in program history, the 15-stroke advantage was the most ASU has won by in PING/ASU Invitational history.
Alexandra Forsterling was sensational in taking home individual medalist honors, becoming the 17th Sun Devil to win the individual crown. Forsterling (-9/207) had to beat out teammate Ashley Menne for the title, as Arizona State finished 1-2 in the final player standings. She is the first Sun Devil to win at PING/ASU since Roberta Liti back in 2017.
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).