Two freshmen led the way for Westmont’s men’s and women’s golf in the season opening tournament at Olivas Links.
After three rounds of play, Andy Knight finished with a one-over par 217 to tie for 18th place in the tournament. He was very close to shooting par, but his 45-foot put on the final green hit the pin and bounced away. Instead he tapped it in for a one-over par 73 in today’s final round.
“I always expect to play well and go in trying to win,” said Knight, who set a Westmont record for lowest score over 54 holes. “I didn’t get that done this week, but hopefully next tournament.”
Junior Trevor White posted a seven-over par 223 with rounds of 74, 73 and 76.
In the women’s tournament, Charlie Bloom followed up Monday’s round of 79 with a 76 in Tuesday’s second round, giving her a two-day total of 155 (11 over par) in her first collegiate tournament.
“I had a really fun time, getting to meet new people from different colleges,” said Bloom. “Coach Ault and Coach John were very supportive and the women are all so welcoming. My first tournament, I definitely was very nervous, but I think I channel my nerves in a good direction.”
All five of Westmont’s female golfers lowered their score in the second round. Serena Jonay Garcia dropped her score by four strokes, posting a 77 on the second day to tally 158 strokes. Melinda Amick recorded an 81 today, one stroke lower than the day before. Drew Thompson knocked four strokes off her total, tallying a career-best 82. Kat Bevill also improved by a stroke, recording an 83.
The women’s team score of 316 is the best in school history, beating the old mark set Monday of 326. Consequently, the team also set a record for the best 36-hole team total at 642.
Both teams will be back in action on October 11-12 when they participate in The Master’s Invitational to be held at Alisal Ranch Course in Solvang.