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The University of Missouri women’s golf team marked a significant achievement with a fifth place finish out of 13 teams at the Florida State Match-Up. The Tigers not only showcased their talent by outperforming two ranked teams but also demonstrated remarkable individual performances, particularly from freshman Alexandra Berglund and senior Ffion Tynan, who tied for 15th place. The team aims to build on this success in the upcoming events as they continue their competitive season.
Columbia, Missouri – The University of Missouri women’s golf team achieved a commendable fifth place finish out of 13 teams at the Florida State Match-Up, marking their first top-25 result of the season. This performance is notable as the Tigers outperformed two nationally ranked teams, No. 25 Houston and No. 46 Alabama, in a highly competitive field.
In the final round of the tournament, the Tigers showcased an impressive improvement, shooting a six-over par score of 294, which was the third-best score on that day. Mizzou concluded the tournament with an overall score of +37, solidifying their position against their competitors. The event was ultimately won by the host team, No. 6 Florida State, which was the only team to finish under par for the tournament.
Freshman Alexandra Berglund was a key contributor to Mizzou’s success. She finished the tournament with a total score of 223, achieving an even-par 72 in the final round. This result placed her in a tie for 15th, marking her first career top-20 finish. Berglund’s tournament performance included an impressive nine birdies, three of which were recorded in the concluding day’s play.
Joining Berglund at the 15th place tie was senior Ffion Tynan, who delivered a consistent performance throughout the event. Tynan recorded a one-over par score of 73 in the final round, highlighting her remarkable season with her seventh consecutive top-15 finish. Her round was characterized by a strong start, where she successfully captured four birdies on the front nine without a single bogey, notably achieving back-to-back birdies on the eighth and ninth holes.
The depth of the Tigers’ performance was demonstrated further as all five squad members secured placements within the top-50 of the 73-golfer field. Freshman Fleur van Beek, along with teammates Addie Dobson and Jade Zamora, finished in a tie for 45th place, each concluding the tournament with a total score of 233.
The noteworthy finish at the Florida State Match-Up signals a promising trajectory for the University of Missouri women’s golf team as they move forward in the spring season. They will continue their competitive journey on April 6 at Georgia Southern, situated in Athens, Georgia, providing them with another opportunity to build on this success and solidify their standings.
This competition not only reflects the talent within the Missouri women’s golf program but also elevates their standing as they move through the season, aiming for further remarkable achievements and possible invitations to post-season tournaments.
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