2008-2009 News Archive
October 9, 2008
Women's Golf Rounds Out Top 5 in Texas
TEMPLE,
TX -- The USCS Women's golf team finished 5th
in the Mary Hardin Baylor Lady Crusader Invitational. The event hosted
19 teams, and of the teams in the West region the Slugs finished second
to Southwestern University. Freshman Julia Williams was the medalist
for the Slugs carding an 84 and a 83. On the second day of play Jessica
Lewis fired an 81 helping the Slugs move past Pacific who was ahead
by nine shots after the first round. The Slugs will be on break now
until season resumes in late January.
October 8, 2008
Slugs Visit with LPGA Hall of Famer Juli Inkster
SANTA CRUZ, CA -- Members of the UCSC Women's
golf team got a chance to meet with one of the greatest players on the
LPGA tour, Juli Inkster. Inkster is a native of Santa Cruz, and attended
San Jose State where she was a three-time All-American. Named the LPGA's
Rookie of the Year in 1983, Inkster has over 25 years of professional
experience and over 30 professional wins under her belt. Recently members
of Slug Golf team were fortunate enough to get some tips from the Hall
of Famer at a local golf event. (pic)
October 1, 2008
Slug Golfers Pick Up Second Win on the Season
McMINNVILLE, OR -- The UC Santa Cruz
women's golf team picked up their second team win on the season at the
Linfield Invitational this weekend. Hosted at the Michelbook Country
Club, the Slugs were just three shots behind Linfield College after
the conclusion of the first day. Senior Jessica Lewis shot a 37 on the
back nine to keep the Slugs within striking distance. During the second
round the Slugs came from behind to win by 16 shots. (more)