Gregston and Driscoll Spark Ball State to Third-Best Round of the Day
October 08, 2024 | Women's Golf
Gregston and Driscoll arrived at the same score, but with different efficiency. Gregston (80-74-73--227) shot Ball State's lowest round on Monday, then proceeded to shoot par on all nine holes of Merit Club's front nine on Tuesday. She used four birdies on the back nine to counter a pair of par-5 double-bogeys on #12 and #18. Driscoll (80-76-73--229), meanwhile, produced her lowest score of the tournament while staying steady on nearly every hole. Starting on the sixth hole in a shotgun start, Driscoll was within one stroke of par on all 18 holes, firing birdies on #16 and #18 after a pair of early bogeys. Her card didn't go over par again until she posted six shots on the par-5 third hole.Â
Finishing at +1 for the day, Gregston and Driscoll each finished among the tournament's top 15 in the final round. Madelin Boyd (76-78-75--229) and Sarah Gallagher (81-78-75--234) both posted their lowest score of the tournament, also, each carding a +3 on Tuesday. Gregston finiished in 20th place while Boyd and Driscoll tied in 26th.
"I was pleased with the way we responded today after a frustrating day yesterday," said Ball State coach Cam Andry, whose Cardinals fired an 8-over 296 on Tuesday that was bettered only by top team finishers Illinois State (292) and Butler (295). "We made some solid adjustments and competed with a much better mentality. We still gave away too many shots on the par 5s so there are plenty of things we can improve upon before we head to Arkansas."
Freshman Sophie Korthuijs (75-79-77--231), who led the Cardinals in the opening round with a 3-over par 75, was the only Ball State player that didn't save her best round for the final round. She was +5 on Tuesday, finishing in 32nd place just three strokes ahead of Gallagher in 44th.
"As always, I love the way this team competes so it's never a question of desire or effort," added Andry. "I know they will each analyze this event and we'll get back to work."
The Cardinals are idle next week, prior to visiting Hot Spring, Arkansas, Oct. 20-22.Ball State Individual Results, through 54 holes (Final)
T20th - JJ Gregston +11 (227): 80-74-73
T26th - Madelin Boyd +13 (229): 76-78-75
T26th - Jasmine Driscoll +13 (229): 80-76-73
T32nd - Sophie Korthuijs +15 (231): 75-79-77
T44th - Sarah Gallagher +18 (234): 81-78-75
T63rd - Jenna Estravillo +25 (241): 81-75-85
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