RESULTS
BLUE RIVER, Ore. – The Beacon women's golf team took fourth-place at the Bushnell-hosted Tall Timber Invitational this week, playing out across two Lane County golf courses.
After a rough opening round at Eugene Country Club on Monday, the Beacons shaved 20 strokes off of their team score on Tuesday at Tokatee Golf Club, to finish with a 351-331—682 as they held off Southern Oregon University by ten strokes.
The ladies fought hard this week. We played a very difficult course at Eugene Country Club and it was great to see them be challenged mentally and bounce back today in a big way. This team is resilient and finds ways to move forward, get better, and not give up on the golf course."
No. 15 University of the Cumberlands (330-309—639) won the tournament by 28 shots, defeating both Walla Walla (333-334—667) and College of Idaho (345-322—667) who tied for second.
College of Idaho's Inkjung Charnchanayothin claimed medalist honors as she shot a 75-71—146 and had the only sub-par round of the tournament on Tuesday. Charnchanayothin defeated Atchariya Thanaudomkul from Cumberlands (152) by six shots. Jasmine Points from Cumberlands (154), Ayelet Altalef from Walla Walla (161), Mia Bontrager from Southern Oregon (162) and Harper Szpur from Walla Walla (162) rounded out the top-five individuals.
The Beacons had three players finish in the top-15, led for the first time by freshman Jordyn Lorence (87-81—168) in 11th. She was followed closely by Jaylee Hix (86-83—169) and Hailey Smith (89-80—169) who tied for 14th.
Rounding out the scoring were Kylee Smith (22nd, 89-88—177) and Jada Richwine (25th, 95-878—182).
Playing as individuals were Morgan Scheslinger (23rd, pictured) and Autumn McDonald (39th). Schlesinger ended her tournament on a high note, scoring a season-best 80 on Tuesday with a round featuring three birdies.
Up Next: The Beacons will play one more tournament this fall, traveling to Buckeye, Arizona on November 16 for the Firestorm Fall Invitational, hosted by Arizona Christian University at Verrado Golf Club.