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Brittany Kelly Cardinal Classic
Kiah Parrott broke the BSU 54-hole score record
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Parrott Wins in Historic Fashion, Cardinals Claim Fifth
September 20, 2022 | Women's Golf
YORKTOWN, Ind – Kiah Parrott played a phenomenal three rounds on her way to a tournament victory at the Brittany Kelly Cardinal Classic at The Players Club at Woodland Trails. Parrott broke the BSU 36-hole score yesterday and followed that up by breaking the 54-hole record by seven strokes.
"Winning the tournament this week means the world, especially because it was our home tournament and the first home tournament I have gotten to play in," said Parrott. "It's also bittersweet to win an event that is named after such a special lady that made a huge impact in the game of golf and at Ball State. Since being recruited by Ball State, Brittany Kelly was someone I immediately looked up to, and winning something with her name on it is special! I knew my time was coming to win, it was definitely overdue, and I played some of the best golf I've ever played, if not the best, this week! About the record, I honestly had no idea about it until my dad mentioned it to me after playing today. But breaking a record is always very special and something I strive to do and will continue to strive to do. There will be more records broken to come!"
Parrott became the first golfer since Sydney Anderson in 2017 to win an individual title. She collected her first tournament victory in her first appearance in a home tournament. She recorded a 72 (E) for the final round with two birdies on the day. She led the field with 14 birdies for the tournament. Her three-round mark of 207 (-9) set a new Ball State record for a 54-hole score, which she bested by seven strokes.
"I am really proud of Kiah," said Head Coach Cameron Andry. "She is a fierce competitor with a tireless work ethic so it's great to see her work paying off. I had a blast walking the final round with her as she put the finishing touches on a dominant victory."
Sarah Gallagher posted a career-best score 71 (-1) in the final round, which jumped her nine spots on the leaderboard into sixth place for a personal-best finish. She compiled 12 birdies across the two days and tied for the third-most birdies for the tournament. She finished with a three-round tally of 219 (+3).
"I thought our younger players showed some progress this week, so it's something we can build on," said Coach Andry.
Paige Hillman, who competed as an individual, finished tied for 43rd with a 232 (+16). She collected four birdies for the tournament. She notched a final-round score of 80 (+8).
With two birdies on the day, Jasmine Driscoll produced a score of 78 (+6). She moved up one spot in the standings into a tie for 47th with a three-round mark of 233 (+17). She tallied eight birdies for the tournament.
Peyton Broce posted a final-round tally of 79 (+7) with two birdies on the day. She finished in 55th with a score of 235 (+19) with seven birdies for the tournament. Madelin Boyd finished the tournament tied for 58th. Payton Bennett tied for 68th.
Ball State takes a week off before it heads to Indianapolis for the Butler Fall Invitational on the Highland Golf and Country Club on Monday.
Team Standings
1. Loyola – 879 (+15)
2. Oakland – 887 (+23)
3. Western Michigan – 891 (+27)
4. Akron – 892 (+28)
5. Ball State – 894 (+30)
6. Eastern Michigan – 899 (+35)
7. Ohio – 903 (+39)
T8. Dayton – 909 (+45)
T8. IUPUI – 909 (+45)
10. Purdue Fort Wayne – 910 (+46)
11. Western Illinois – 919 (+55)
12. Valparaiso – 936 (+72)
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"Winning the tournament this week means the world, especially because it was our home tournament and the first home tournament I have gotten to play in," said Parrott. "It's also bittersweet to win an event that is named after such a special lady that made a huge impact in the game of golf and at Ball State. Since being recruited by Ball State, Brittany Kelly was someone I immediately looked up to, and winning something with her name on it is special! I knew my time was coming to win, it was definitely overdue, and I played some of the best golf I've ever played, if not the best, this week! About the record, I honestly had no idea about it until my dad mentioned it to me after playing today. But breaking a record is always very special and something I strive to do and will continue to strive to do. There will be more records broken to come!"
Parrott became the first golfer since Sydney Anderson in 2017 to win an individual title. She collected her first tournament victory in her first appearance in a home tournament. She recorded a 72 (E) for the final round with two birdies on the day. She led the field with 14 birdies for the tournament. Her three-round mark of 207 (-9) set a new Ball State record for a 54-hole score, which she bested by seven strokes.
"I am really proud of Kiah," said Head Coach Cameron Andry. "She is a fierce competitor with a tireless work ethic so it's great to see her work paying off. I had a blast walking the final round with her as she put the finishing touches on a dominant victory."
Sarah Gallagher posted a career-best score 71 (-1) in the final round, which jumped her nine spots on the leaderboard into sixth place for a personal-best finish. She compiled 12 birdies across the two days and tied for the third-most birdies for the tournament. She finished with a three-round tally of 219 (+3).
"I thought our younger players showed some progress this week, so it's something we can build on," said Coach Andry.
Paige Hillman, who competed as an individual, finished tied for 43rd with a 232 (+16). She collected four birdies for the tournament. She notched a final-round score of 80 (+8).
With two birdies on the day, Jasmine Driscoll produced a score of 78 (+6). She moved up one spot in the standings into a tie for 47th with a three-round mark of 233 (+17). She tallied eight birdies for the tournament.
Peyton Broce posted a final-round tally of 79 (+7) with two birdies on the day. She finished in 55th with a score of 235 (+19) with seven birdies for the tournament. Madelin Boyd finished the tournament tied for 58th. Payton Bennett tied for 68th.
Ball State takes a week off before it heads to Indianapolis for the Butler Fall Invitational on the Highland Golf and Country Club on Monday.
Team Standings
1. Loyola – 879 (+15)
2. Oakland – 887 (+23)
3. Western Michigan – 891 (+27)
4. Akron – 892 (+28)
5. Ball State – 894 (+30)
6. Eastern Michigan – 899 (+35)
7. Ohio – 903 (+39)
T8. Dayton – 909 (+45)
T8. IUPUI – 909 (+45)
10. Purdue Fort Wayne – 910 (+46)
11. Western Illinois – 919 (+55)
12. Valparaiso – 936 (+72)
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