FRENCH LICK, Ind. - The IU Kokomo women's golf team made a strong push in Monday's final round of the French Lick Springs Women's Golf Classic but ultimately finished second, 14 strokes behind Carthage.
Hailey Stegemann led the way individually, earning medalist honors.
The first round was played on the Donald Ross Course, with the final round contested on the Pete Dye Course.
FAST FACTS - French Lick Springs Women's Golf Classic
- LOCATION: Ross and Dye Courses | French Lick, IN
- NAIA TOP-25 RANKING: IU Kokomo - N/A
THE RUNDOWN
- After posting an opening-round 363 to sit third of three teams following Sunday's first round, the Cougars improved by 13 strokes in Monday's final round and finished second behind Carthage College, which carded a two-round total of 699.
- Hailey Stegemann led IU Kokomo, winning the individual title with rounds of 79 and 78 for a two-round total of 157 (+13). She claimed the victory by seven strokes.
- Chloe McFaddin earned a top-five finish after improving by six strokes from round one to round two, finishing fifth overall with a two-round total of 174 (+30).
- Carly Chandler finished 12th with a two-round total of 190 (+46), while Stefanie Dickerson and Chloe Crook rounded out the lineup in 14th and tied for 15th, respectively. Layla Stearns, competing as an individual, finished 17th.
- In order to view complete results, click HERE.
INSIDE THE HUDDLE
- "It was incredible for the girls to be able to play a couple of courses that not a lot of people have the opportunity to play. Hailey had a couple of the best rounds I've ever seen her play and made a tour level course look a lot easier than it really is." - Head Coach Brandi Jones
THE ROAD AHEAD
- The Cougars are back in action this Saturday and Sunday, April 18–19, as they host the IUK Spring Shootout.
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