Sunday, October 20
LOUISVILLE, KY
9:00 A.M.
University of Louisville
vs
Cardinal Cup
Photo by: Brian Alden
Louisville Captures Cardinal Cup with Record Setting Performances
October 20, 2019 | Women's Golf
Lauren Hartlage tied the program record with a 7-under-par 65
SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. - The University of Louisville women's golf team claimed its first win of the season in record-breaking fashion, as it won the 16th annual Cardinal Cup Sunday (Oct. 20), with a three-day score of 868. Lauren Hartlage tied a program record by shooting a final-round 7-under-par 65.
"It was an unbelievable day," head coach Whitney Young said. "The team really came together. Everyone contributed this week, and today especially. They just kept fighting and making birdies. To be able to have my first team victory as a head coach here at the Cardinal Cup, I could not ask for anything more. "
Hosted by the Cardinals at the University of Louisville Golf Club, the par-72 course was played at 6,261 yards. Sera Tadokoro of Kansas claimed the individual medalist honors with an 8-under-par 208.
UofL earned its ninth Cardinal Cup victory after setting a new tournament record by three strokes with a final-round 8-under-par 280. It also ranks tied for fifth lowest all-time in program history. The Cards bested second place Kentucky by eight shots after entering the final round four shots off the lead. Louisville's 54-hole score of 868 ranks fourth all-time in Cardinal Cup history.
Mairead Martin finished in second place, two shots off the lead with a 6-under-par 210. She carded a final-round 3-under-par 69, which included four birdies, as all of them came on the back nine. Martin led the tournament in par-3 scoring, finishing with a 2.83 average and 2-under-par. She was also second in par-4 scoring with a 3.87 average. "It was a really great weekend," Martin said. "I felt really comfortable out here and I enjoyed it a lot. I felt really proud of my performance, and especially the team's performance this weekend as well."
Hana Ryskova tied for third place with a 54-hole score of 3-under-par 213. She carded a 1-over-par 73 on the final day with three birdies, all on the front nine, Nos. 2, 7, and 8. Ryskova led the tournament in par-4 scoring with a 3.83 average and 5-under-par.
Playing in the final Cardinal Cup of her career, Hartlage climbed 22 spots on the final day to finish in a tie for sixth place, shooting an even-par 216 for the weekend. She tied the program record of 7-under-par 65 that she already shared with Cindy LaCrosse. Hartlage's program record came thanks to eight birdies, three on the front nine and five on the back, including the two toughest holes of the day, Nos. 14 and 18. "I came in with a better mindset today and just kind of let the putts fall," Hartlage said. "I'm really proud of the team, we played great today coming from behind. Ending the fall with a win is always a good feeling."
Delaney Shah finished her final Cardinal Cup with a 76, as she tied for 56th place with a 54-hole score of 232. Also playing in her final Cardinal Cup, Meghan Nay carded the second lowest round of her career, a 73, to finish the tournament in a tie for 72nd place with a 236.
Margot Bechadergue and Lauren Thibodeau led Louisville's individuals, tying for 29th place with three-day scores of 225. Thibodeau carded a 1-over-par 73, while Bechadergue recorded four birdies to finish with a 75. Agustina Gomez Cisterna shot a 227 for the weekend and a 74 on the day to finish tied for 36th place. Linda Trockel finished tied for 83rd, shooting an 85 on the final day and a 241 over three days.
This was the final tournament of the fall season for the Cardinals. They return to the course when the Cards host the Moon Golf Invitational February 17-18 at the Duran Golf Club in Melbourne, Florida.
For the latest on Louisville women's golf, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's social media accounts on Twitter @UofLWGolf, Facebook /UofLWGolf, and Instagram @UofLWGolf.
"It was an unbelievable day," head coach Whitney Young said. "The team really came together. Everyone contributed this week, and today especially. They just kept fighting and making birdies. To be able to have my first team victory as a head coach here at the Cardinal Cup, I could not ask for anything more. "
To be able to have my first team victory as a head coach here at the Cardinal Cup, I could not ask for anything more.
— head coach Whitney Young
Hosted by the Cardinals at the University of Louisville Golf Club, the par-72 course was played at 6,261 yards. Sera Tadokoro of Kansas claimed the individual medalist honors with an 8-under-par 208.
UofL earned its ninth Cardinal Cup victory after setting a new tournament record by three strokes with a final-round 8-under-par 280. It also ranks tied for fifth lowest all-time in program history. The Cards bested second place Kentucky by eight shots after entering the final round four shots off the lead. Louisville's 54-hole score of 868 ranks fourth all-time in Cardinal Cup history.
I felt really proud of my performance, and especially the team's performance this weekend as well.
— sophomore Mairead Martin
Mairead Martin finished in second place, two shots off the lead with a 6-under-par 210. She carded a final-round 3-under-par 69, which included four birdies, as all of them came on the back nine. Martin led the tournament in par-3 scoring, finishing with a 2.83 average and 2-under-par. She was also second in par-4 scoring with a 3.87 average. "It was a really great weekend," Martin said. "I felt really comfortable out here and I enjoyed it a lot. I felt really proud of my performance, and especially the team's performance this weekend as well."
Hana Ryskova tied for third place with a 54-hole score of 3-under-par 213. She carded a 1-over-par 73 on the final day with three birdies, all on the front nine, Nos. 2, 7, and 8. Ryskova led the tournament in par-4 scoring with a 3.83 average and 5-under-par.
I'm really proud of the team, we played great today coming from behind. Ending the fall with a win is always a good feeling.
— senior Lauren Hartlage
Playing in the final Cardinal Cup of her career, Hartlage climbed 22 spots on the final day to finish in a tie for sixth place, shooting an even-par 216 for the weekend. She tied the program record of 7-under-par 65 that she already shared with Cindy LaCrosse. Hartlage's program record came thanks to eight birdies, three on the front nine and five on the back, including the two toughest holes of the day, Nos. 14 and 18. "I came in with a better mindset today and just kind of let the putts fall," Hartlage said. "I'm really proud of the team, we played great today coming from behind. Ending the fall with a win is always a good feeling."
Delaney Shah finished her final Cardinal Cup with a 76, as she tied for 56th place with a 54-hole score of 232. Also playing in her final Cardinal Cup, Meghan Nay carded the second lowest round of her career, a 73, to finish the tournament in a tie for 72nd place with a 236.
Margot Bechadergue and Lauren Thibodeau led Louisville's individuals, tying for 29th place with three-day scores of 225. Thibodeau carded a 1-over-par 73, while Bechadergue recorded four birdies to finish with a 75. Agustina Gomez Cisterna shot a 227 for the weekend and a 74 on the day to finish tied for 36th place. Linda Trockel finished tied for 83rd, shooting an 85 on the final day and a 241 over three days.
This was the final tournament of the fall season for the Cardinals. They return to the course when the Cards host the Moon Golf Invitational February 17-18 at the Duran Golf Club in Melbourne, Florida.
For the latest on Louisville women's golf, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's social media accounts on Twitter @UofLWGolf, Facebook /UofLWGolf, and Instagram @UofLWGolf.
Your 2019 Cardinal Cup Champions!! ???? pic.twitter.com/F1j2XfC50D
— UofL Women's Golf (@UofLWGolf) October 20, 2019
Congrats!! You spoiled Lori and I today with all the birdies.
— Vince Tyra (@vincetyra) October 20, 2019
What a great day for @UofLWGolf it was so much fun to watch! #CardsWin https://t.co/9dBvlxKVJB
— Dori Carter (@Dori_Carter) October 20, 2019
Way to go Cards! @Dori_Carter #thatsfun https://t.co/AMgnQDlzXS
— Angela Stanford (@Angela_Stanford) October 20, 2019
