Final Round of Puerto Rico Shootout Canceled Due To Heavy Rain

HUMACAO, PR - - Due to heavy morning rain, which led to unplayable conditions at the Flamboyan Course at the Palmas Del Mar Country Club, Thursday's final round of the Puerto Rico Shootout was canceled.

With the loss of the final round, the Cardinals finished tied for 10th overall at +27 (603) in the rain-shortened 36-hole event. UNCG paced the field at +2 (578) to claim the Puerto Rico Shootout title.

Junior Sarah Gallagher and sophomore Jenna Estravillo were Ball State's top finishers, tying for 19th overall at +4 (148).

Playing for the team, Gallagher shot +2 (74) in both her rounds and finished the tournament with five birdies and 24 pars. She also led the squad and ranked seventh among the field of 82 golfers with a par 3 average of E (3.00). She was also 11th among the field on the par 5s at -2 (4.67).

Playing as an individual, Estravillo opened with a +3 (75) and followed with a +1 (73). She led the squad and ranked 12th among the field with her six birdies. She also played 22 holes at par, while tying for 14th overall on the courses par 4s with an average score of +2 (4.10).

Up next for the Ball State women's golf team is the Georgia State Invitational which will be played March 24-25 at the Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek, Georgia.

ROUND 2 RECAP:
It was moving day for the Ball State women's golf team Wednesday at the Puerto Rico Shootout, with seven of the team's nine players climbing up the leaderboard on the Flamboyan Course at the Palmas Del Mar Country Club.

Leading the way for the Cardinals' team competitors were freshman Sophie Korthuijs and junior Jasmine Driscoll who improved 10 and 21 spots, respectively. In fact, the reigning MAC Women's Golfer of the Week Korthuijs shot the team's best round at +1 (73) to jump into a tie for 28th overall at +5 (149). Her day included two birdies and 13 pars.

"I thought Sophie played really steady golf today," head coach Cameron Andry said. "We've been impressed with her poise this week."

After a rough opening round Tuesday, Driscoll rebounded to shot +2 (74) in Wednesday's second round on the 6026-yard, 72-par course. The effort, which included one birdie and 14 pars, moved her to +10 (154) for the tournament and into a tie for 51st.

Overall, junior Sarah Gallagher leads Ball State's team players after producing her second straight round of +2 (74). Her effort helped her climb four spots up the leaderboard and into a tie for 19th overall at +4 (148). Gallagher's day included four birdies and 11 pars but was hampered by two rough holes played at a combined +5.

"Sarah showed some incredible mental toughness today," Andry said. "She made double on her first hole and later carded a triple and still found a way to grind out a 74 which takes a lot of guts."

Also tied for 19th overall at +4 (148) is BSU's top individual, sophomore Jenna Estravillo, who matched the program's best round of the day at +1 (73). Estravillo carded three birdies and 12 pars over her 18 holes to climb 11 spots up the leaderboard.

"Jenna played another really solid round," Andry said. "She has really developed as a player this year and you can see her confidence and poise growing with every good round!"

Ball State's other individuals also turned in solid days, with sophomore Madelyn Young playing at +3 (75), senior Payton Bennett shooting a +5 (77) and senior Sabrina Langerak earning a +6 (78). All three moved up the leaderboard, with Young making the biggest jump at 10 spots.

Langerak and Bennett each carded three birdies in their rounds, while Young added two.

As a team, the Cardinals finished the day at +15 (303) and are currently tied for 10th among the 13-team field at +27 (603). UNCG still leads the field at +2 (578), while Ball State is just 15 strokes outside the top five. James Madison's Hannah Rabb is the tournament's individual leader at -5 (139).

"I was disappointed that we didn't put together a better performance today as a team," Andry said. "We made too many big numbers which is uncharacteristic of us. I'm glad we get one more shot at this course tomorrow because I think we left a lot out there today. We will work to get something cooking tomorrow so we can finish the week well."

Once again, the Cardinals made the most noise on the course's par 5s, ranking fifth among the field with an average score of 4.95 (-2) over the two days.

BALL STATE RESULTS - TEAM
T19th - Sarah Gallagher: +4 (148): 74-74
T28th - Sophie Korthuijs: +5 (149): 76-73
T51st - Jasmine Driscoll: +10 (154): 80-74
T62nd - JJ Gregston: +12 (156): 74-82
T75th - Madelin Boyd: +17 (161): 76-85

BALL STATE RESULTS - INDIVIDUALS
T19th - Jenna Estravillo: +4 (148): 75-73
T40th - Madelyn Young: +8 (152): 77-75
T72nd - Payton Bennett: +16 (160): 83-77
T78th - Sabrina Langerak: +21 (165): 87-78

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Final Round of Puerto Rico Shootout Canceled Due To Heavy Rain

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