2013-14 Women's Golf News

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Bearcats Place Second at NWC Spring Classic
Bearcats Place Second at NWC Spring Classic

SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's golf team overcame high winds on both days to tie for second place at the Northwest Conference Spring Classic, played April 5-6 at Canyon Lakes Golf Course in Kennewick, Wash. It was a tremendous moment in a solid season for the Bearcats.

Weinhold Ties for Ninth and Sra Ties for 11th at NWC Tournament
Weinhold Ties for Ninth and Sra Ties for 11th at NWC Tournament

WOODBURN, ORE. -- Mckenzie Weinhold (Sr., Jr. elig., Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/Univ. of Nevada-Reno) from Willamette University tied for ninth place, and teammate Taneesh Sra (So., Fremont, CA/Mission San Jose HS) tied for 11th, at the conclusion of the NWC Tournament on Sunday, April 27 at the Oregon Golf Association Golf Course.

Sra is Tied for Seventh Place after First Round of NWC Tournament
Sra is Tied for Seventh Place after First Round of NWC Tournament

WOODBURN, ORE. -- Taneesh Sra (So., Fremont, CA/Mission San Jose HS) from Willamette University shot an 82 to tie for seventh place during the first round of the Northwest Conference Tournament at the Oregon Golf Association Golf Course on Saturday, April 26. The Bearcats finished the round in fifth place.

Willamette Women's Golf Team to Battle Top Opponents at NWC Tournament
Willamette Women's Golf Team to Battle Top Opponents at NWC Tournament

SALEM, ORE. -- Strong finishes at the NWC Fall Classic and the NWC Spring Classic have the Willamette University women's golf team in a position to battle for one of the top spots in the Northwest Conference this season. The first two tournaments were each worth one-fourth of the NWC team title. The final half will be determined at the NWC Tournament, set for Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, Ore.

Sra Wins Individual Title at Willamette Cup, as Bearcats Take First Place
Sra Wins Individual Title at Willamette Cup, as Bearcats Take First Place

WOODBURN, ORE. -- Taneesh Sra (So., Fremont, CA/Mission San Jose HS) from Willamette University achieved first place with a score of 82, leading the Bearcats to the team championship at the Willamette Cup, held on Saturday, April 19 at the Oregon Golf Association Golf Course.

Weinhold Takes Fourth, as Willamette Ties for Second at Spring Thaw
Weinhold Takes Fourth, as Willamette Ties for Second at Spring Thaw

BEND, ORE. -- Mckenzie Weinhold (Jr., Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/Univ. of Nevada-Reno) of Willamette University put together two great rounds, shooting a 77 and a 79, to earn fourth place at the Willamette Spring Thaw in women's golf, hosted by the Bearcats at the Broken Top Club in Bend, Ore., on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13.

Weinhold is Tied for 5th and Bearcats are 2nd after First Day of Spring Thaw
Weinhold is Tied for 5th and Bearcats are 2nd after First Day of Spring Thaw

BEND, ORE. -- Willamette University held second place in the team standings as the first round of the Willamette Spring Thaw in women's golf ended on Saturday, April 12 at Broken Top Golf Club. George Fox University was in first place with a score of 303. Willamette owned second place at 331, while Lewis & Clark College was third at 333.

Willamette Ties for Second Place at NWC Spring Classic
Willamette Ties for Second Place at NWC Spring Classic

KENNEWICK, WASH. -- Led by strong finishes from Taneesh Sra (So., Fremont, CA/Mission San Jose HS) and Mckenzie Weinhold (Jr., Placerville, CA/El Dorado HS/Univ. of Nevada-Reno), Willamette University tied for second place in the final standings as the Northwest Conference Spring Classic in women's golf concluded at Canyon Lakes Golf Course on Sunday, April 6.

Bearcats Share Second Place after First Round of NWC Women's Spring Classic
Bearcats Share Second Place after First Round of NWC Women's Spring Classic

KENNEWICK, WASH. -- The Willamette University women's golf team is tied for second place at the Northwest Conference Spring Classic after registering a score of 339 on the first day of the two-day event at Canyon Lakes Golf Course on Saturday, April 5. George Fox University was in first place at 323. Whitworth University was tied with Willamette at 329.

Willamette Improves by 10 Strokes, Finishes Fifth at UCSC Spring Invitational
Willamette Improves by 10 Strokes, Finishes Fifth at UCSC Spring Invitational

PACIFIC GROVE, CALIF. -- Willamette University finished in fifth place with a team score of 676 at the UCSC Spring Invitational, as action concluded with the second round on Sunday, March 30 at the Pacific Grove Golf Links.

Bearcats are Fifth after First Day of UCSC Spring Invitational
Bearcats are Fifth after First Day of UCSC Spring Invitational

PACIFIC GROVE, CALIF. -- The Willamette University women's golf team ended the first day of the UCSC Spring Invitational, hosted by the University of California-Santa Cruz, holding fifth place in the team standings after 18 holes at the Pacific Grove Gold Links on Saturday, March 29. The tournament will conclude with the second round on Sunday, March 30.

Willamette Women's Golf Team Places Third at GFU Spring Kickoff
Willamette Women's Golf Team Places Third at GFU Spring Kickoff

WOODBURN, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's golf team achieved third place at the GFU Spring Kickoff, as the Bearcats finished just one stroke out of second place at the Oregon Golf Association (OGA) Golf Course on Saturday, March 1. The tournament, hosted by George Fox University, was originally scheduled for two days, but Sunday's second round was canceled due to the weather.

Bearcats Finish Third at NWC Fall Classic in Women's Golf
Bearcats Finish Third at NWC Fall Classic in Women's Golf

OREGON CITY, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's golf team achieved third place in the final standings of the Northwest Conference Fall Classic, as the 36-hole tournament concluded on Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Stone Creek Golf Club. The Bearcats, who shot 659, were led by freshman Jessi Weaver (Lincoln City, OR/Taft HS), who placed sixth with a score of 159.

Willamette Holds Third Place after 18 Holes at NWC Fall Classic
Willamette Holds Third Place after 18 Holes at NWC Fall Classic

OREGON CITY, ORE. -- Willamette University shot 325 in the first round of the Northwest Conference Fall Classic in women's golf on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Stone Creek Golf Club. The Bearcats were in third place, trailing only Whitman College at 306 and George Fox University at 310.

Bearcats Take Second Place at Warner Pacific Invitational
Bearcats Take Second Place at Warner Pacific Invitational

PORTLAND, ORE. -- Willamette University took second place in the team standings at the Warner Pacific Invitational, held on Monday, Oct. 7 and Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland, Ore.

Levy Holds Second Place after First Day of Warner Pacific Invitational
Levy Holds Second Place after First Day of Warner Pacific Invitational

PORTLAND, ORE. -- Elise Levy (So., Reno, NV/Bishop Manogue HS) of Willamette University shot a 36-hole score of 155 for second place at the end of the first day of the Warner Pacific Invitational on Monday, Oct. 7 at the Glendoveer Golf Course. Bolstered by Levy's solid play, the Bearcats were second in the team standings at 665.