Women's Golf Wraps Up the Cougar Classic in Fourth PlaceWomen's Golf Wraps Up the Cougar Classic in Fourth Place

Women's Golf Wraps Up the Cougar Classic in Fourth Place

by Jenna VanHoose

CHARLESTON, S.C.— The UCF women’s golf team turned in a strong performance in the first tournament of the season with a team score of 829 (-23) after three rounds of play in the Cougar Classic hosted by Charleston. The Knights finished in fourth place behind a dominant field that included 13 teams from the 2023 NCAA Regionals.

Sophomore, Pimpisa “Sandwich” Sisutham turned in another stellar performance finishing in fourth place with a final score of 202 (-11). Sisutham tallied five birdies on the day.

In her first collegiate tournament, Molly Smith carded a score of 203 (-10) to finish tied for fifth place. Smith recorded seven birdies in the third round with a tournament total of 14.

Tunrada Piddon and Jess Baker rounded out the tournament tied for 39th place with a three-round score of 213 (E).

Brittany Shin finished her first tournament as a Knight tied for 60th place to record a score of 217 (+4). She logged a 35 on the front nine with a pair of birdies and a 37 on the back nine.

Rounding out as an individual, Emma Baier closed out the Cougar Classic with a final score of 226 (+13).

The Knights will return to action at the Princess Anne Invitational in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event runs from October 5 through October 8 at the Princess Anne Country Club.