Saturday, April 3
Greenville, N.C.
8:00 A.M.
East Carolina University
vs
ECU Easter Invitational
Women’s Golf Wins Easter Invitational
April 04, 2021 | Women's Golf
Final Results
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Behind another solid team effort during third round action where it shot a 4-over par 292, the East Carolina women's golf team earned their second team win of the spring by capturing the ECU Easter Invitational. The two-day, 54-hole event was played at the par-72, 6,188-yard Ironwood Country Club.
The Pirates (34-22), who won their 34th team title in program history, claimed their third under second-year head coach CC Buford winning by two strokes over second place College of Charleston (890/26-over). Rounding out the top five were Augusta (891/27-over), Coastal Carolina (893/29-over) and Campbell (895/31-over). Since the Pirates started hosting events in 2000, the victory marked the eighth time they won the team title and it's the fifth consecutive team win since 2015 (no tournament in 2018).
"This was our first come from behind victory this season and that thrill hits different than a wire-to-wire finish, said Buford." All of our events this spring have been a 36-18 hole format and we were very conditioned late in the round yesterday, which showed in our second round being 14 shots better than our first. Not a single player in our lineup lost sight of a comeback and it was so rewarding to see them dig deep and make birdies down the stretch today.
"Kathryn's four birdies in five holes along with Julie's eagle turned the tide for us and Oda finished with two birdies on her final three holes. That kind of focus and grit reflects exactly what this team is made of, but not only do they have the talent, they encourage each other no matter the circumstances. We got off to a rocky start both days and without each one staying positive when they saw the other, we may not have come away with the win today."
Junior Julie Boysen Hillestad posted a team-best score of 218 (2-over) finishing tied for fifth place. She opened the event with a 77 (5-over) before carding rounds of 70 (2-under) and 71 (1-under) for her second Top 5 placement as a Pirate following her third place finish at the River Landing Classic. Hillestad led the field in eagles (two) with both coming on the par-5, 515-yard 13th hole in the first and third rounds. She also stood among the leaders in total pars (t5th/39), par-3 scoring (t5th/3.00), par-4 scoring (t7th/4.13) and par-5 scoring (t11th/4.83).
Fellow Norwegians Oda Sofie Kilsti (219) and Michelle Forsland (223) joined Hillestad finishing inside the Top 20. Kilsti, who earned her second career Top 11 placement, fired rounds of 74 (2-over), 71 (1-under) and 74 (2-over) recording her second-best 54-hole score of the season behind her 1-under 215 at River Landing Classic (t11th). She finished ranked among the tournament leaders in par-4 scoring (t1st/4.03), eagles (t2nd/1), total pars (t12th/36), par-5 scoring (t12th/4.92) and birdies (t17th/six)
"When I made the final putt, everyone dressed in purple and gold went crazy," Kilsti said. "Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps. Winning a tournament is always great but getting to do it at our home course in front of the pirate family is a moment I will never forget."
Forsland picked up her third Top 20 finish of the season after rounds of 76 (4-over), 72 (even) and 75 (3-over) which culminated in a 7-over par 223, her second-lowest score of the season (215/1-under at River Landing). She finished tied for fifth in par-5 scoring with a 4.58 average, while also tallying seven birdies (t10th) and 34 pars (t20th).
"I am so proud of this team, it was a great way to finish the regular season and gain some momentum as we look to bring an AAC Championship back to East Carolina."
"Playing at home in front of our most loyal fans is always a special treat for us. We had many fans we knew and many we met for the first time, but each one made a difference in creating the energy for us to pull out a win."
Rounding out the Pirates roster were Kathryn Carson (228) and Caroline Hermes (260) who finished tied for 28th and 52nd. Carson posted rounds of 78, 78 and 72 while Hermes carded rounds of 89, 83 and 88.
The Pirates will return to action on Sunday, April 18 when they participate in the American Athletic Championships in Pinehurst, N.C.
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Behind another solid team effort during third round action where it shot a 4-over par 292, the East Carolina women's golf team earned their second team win of the spring by capturing the ECU Easter Invitational. The two-day, 54-hole event was played at the par-72, 6,188-yard Ironwood Country Club.
The Pirates (34-22), who won their 34th team title in program history, claimed their third under second-year head coach CC Buford winning by two strokes over second place College of Charleston (890/26-over). Rounding out the top five were Augusta (891/27-over), Coastal Carolina (893/29-over) and Campbell (895/31-over). Since the Pirates started hosting events in 2000, the victory marked the eighth time they won the team title and it's the fifth consecutive team win since 2015 (no tournament in 2018).
"This was our first come from behind victory this season and that thrill hits different than a wire-to-wire finish, said Buford." All of our events this spring have been a 36-18 hole format and we were very conditioned late in the round yesterday, which showed in our second round being 14 shots better than our first. Not a single player in our lineup lost sight of a comeback and it was so rewarding to see them dig deep and make birdies down the stretch today.
"Kathryn's four birdies in five holes along with Julie's eagle turned the tide for us and Oda finished with two birdies on her final three holes. That kind of focus and grit reflects exactly what this team is made of, but not only do they have the talent, they encourage each other no matter the circumstances. We got off to a rocky start both days and without each one staying positive when they saw the other, we may not have come away with the win today."
Junior Julie Boysen Hillestad posted a team-best score of 218 (2-over) finishing tied for fifth place. She opened the event with a 77 (5-over) before carding rounds of 70 (2-under) and 71 (1-under) for her second Top 5 placement as a Pirate following her third place finish at the River Landing Classic. Hillestad led the field in eagles (two) with both coming on the par-5, 515-yard 13th hole in the first and third rounds. She also stood among the leaders in total pars (t5th/39), par-3 scoring (t5th/3.00), par-4 scoring (t7th/4.13) and par-5 scoring (t11th/4.83).
Fellow Norwegians Oda Sofie Kilsti (219) and Michelle Forsland (223) joined Hillestad finishing inside the Top 20. Kilsti, who earned her second career Top 11 placement, fired rounds of 74 (2-over), 71 (1-under) and 74 (2-over) recording her second-best 54-hole score of the season behind her 1-under 215 at River Landing Classic (t11th). She finished ranked among the tournament leaders in par-4 scoring (t1st/4.03), eagles (t2nd/1), total pars (t12th/36), par-5 scoring (t12th/4.92) and birdies (t17th/six)
"When I made the final putt, everyone dressed in purple and gold went crazy," Kilsti said. "Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps. Winning a tournament is always great but getting to do it at our home course in front of the pirate family is a moment I will never forget."
Forsland picked up her third Top 20 finish of the season after rounds of 76 (4-over), 72 (even) and 75 (3-over) which culminated in a 7-over par 223, her second-lowest score of the season (215/1-under at River Landing). She finished tied for fifth in par-5 scoring with a 4.58 average, while also tallying seven birdies (t10th) and 34 pars (t20th).
"I am so proud of this team, it was a great way to finish the regular season and gain some momentum as we look to bring an AAC Championship back to East Carolina."
"Playing at home in front of our most loyal fans is always a special treat for us. We had many fans we knew and many we met for the first time, but each one made a difference in creating the energy for us to pull out a win."
Rounding out the Pirates roster were Kathryn Carson (228) and Caroline Hermes (260) who finished tied for 28th and 52nd. Carson posted rounds of 78, 78 and 72 while Hermes carded rounds of 89, 83 and 88.
The Pirates will return to action on Sunday, April 18 when they participate in the American Athletic Championships in Pinehurst, N.C.
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