RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. – Washington State women's golfer Darcy Habgood opened the spring by posting a top-five finish at the San Diego State Classic, as the fifth-year senior wrapped up the tournament in a tie for fourth after carding 5-over; 221.
Habgood's performance helped the Cougars finish eighth at the SDSU Classic, as her eagle on her final hole lifted Washington State past BYU on the team leaderboard. WSU ended its first tournament of the spring with a team score of 933 (+69), as the Cougars carded 26-over; 314 in the third round.
"The Farms GC played very hard this week at the SDSU Classic," said Washington State Women's Golf Head Coach Sofie Aaagaard. "A challenging course from start with great green complexes and narrow tee shots. Greens were firm and fast in the practice round already. A bit softened up during competitive play after some overnight rain Monday, as well as showers during the final round, made the approach shots more manageable. The team adjusted well and used their skills throughout the event. We still had shots get away from us when the gusty winds affected ball flight, but overall we come home better than when we arrived in San Diego."
Washington State ended the San Diego State Classic with two golfers inside the top-15 on the player leaderboard, as Habgood finished in a tie for fourth while sophomore Madelyn Gamble wrapped up the tournament tied for 11th.
Habgood ended the SDSU Classic by shooting 2-over; 74 to finish the tournament in a tie for fourth on the player leaderboard at 5-over; 221. It is her second top-five finish of the 2022-23 season, while Habgood also matches the best finish of her career which was set at the 2022 GOLFWEEK Red Sky Classic back in September. It is also Habgood's third career top-five finish with Washington State.
"Darcy had a great event, and it was fun to see her game be challenged and hold up at this course," said Aagaard. "She struck the ball well, stayed patient throughout, and had a great mindset in competition. A highlight of the event for her was her hole-out eagle on her last hole of competition."
Meanwhile, Gamble finished her first tournament of the spring in a tie for 11th after carding 12-over; 228. The sophomore concluded the SDSU Classic by shooting 2-over; 76 for the third-straight round at The Farms Golf Club.
Habgood and Gamble lead the field in par-5 scoring at the San Diego State Classic, as Habgood shot 3-under, while Gamble carded 2-under on par 5's. Washington State was one of two teams to collect an eagle at the tournament.
"Madelyn also had a strong showing this week with steady play finishing tied for eleventh," added the WSU women's golf head coach. "We have a quick turnaround before heading to Las Vegas. We will tidy up a couple of things in technique and mental approach while at home before we compete again."
Iowa State captured the team title at the San Diego State Classic by carding 33-over; 897. Georgia's Caterina Don won the individual title after shooting 216; E.
Washington State returns to action Feb. 20-21, as the Cougars will head over to Las Vegas to participate in The Show at the Spanish Trail Country Club. Check back with WSUCougars.com for a full preview of The Show.
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