Sophomore from Argentina finishes 36-hole event at 1-over for eight-stroke win
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Members of the Ohio State women's golf team took the Top 4 spots at the All-Ohio Invitational, led by medalist Vicky Villanueva, while playing on their own par 71, 6,039-yard Scarlet Course in Columbus.
In addition to the Buckeyes, the two-day, 36-hole tournament featured in-state talent from Bowling Green, Dayton and Ohio University. Three of the four schools competed as individuals, so only player standings are available.
Villanueva led the field with an even-par round of 71. After opening with a bogey, the Chacabuco, Argentina, native improved after making the turn, carding back-to-back birdies on hole Nos. 12 and 13 and firing a birdie on the par 3 No. 17. Totaling 1-over 143 in two rounds, Villanueva led the field by eight strokes.
Sophomore Nara Shin concluded the tournament in second at 151 after closing with a round of 79. Competing on their first tournament on Scarlet Course were freshmen Susana Benavides and Amy Meier. Benavides had a 78 for a two-round total of 153 to take third, while Meier finished in fourth at 157 after a second round of 77.
The All-Ohio Invitational marked the conclusion of Ohio State's fall season. The Buckeyes will take a three-month break from competition before returning to the links Jan. 31 for an alumni match-up in West Palm Beach, Fla.
All-Ohio Invitational - Final
Scarlet Course, Columbus, Ohio
Par 71, 6,039 yards
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS
1. Vicky Villanueva Ohio State 72-71-143 (+1)
2. Nara Shin Ohio State 72-79-151 (+9)
3. Susana Benavides Ohio State 75-78-153 (+11)
4. Amy Meier Ohio State 80-77-157 (+15)
T-5. Paige Smith Dayton 81-82-163 (+21)
T-5. Erin Cahill Ohio 83-80-163 (+21)
T-7. Katie Gallagher Dayton 78-86-164 (+22)
T-7. Clara Ang Dayton 86-78-164 (+22)
9. Meryl Weaver Ohio 86-82-168 (+26)
T-10. Julie Pouliquen Dayton 93-76-169 (+27)
T-10. Amy Ruthenberg Bowling Green 86-83-169 (+27)
T-10. Colleen Lienesch Ohio 86-83-169 (+27)
T-10. Jordan Fesh Ohio 87-82-169 (+27)
T-10. Susannah Grunden Bowling Green 89-80-169 (+27)
15. Hannah Lambert Bowling Green 87-83-170 (+28)
16. Cari DeAngelis Dayton 86-85-171 (+29)
17. Kelly Coakley Dayton 94-82-176 (+34)
18. Jennifer Blanchard Bowling Green 100-87-187 (+45)
