(Napa, CA) Sun Devil Women’s Golf completed day one of the Silverado Showdown hosted at Silverado Resort and Spa.
No. 9 Arizona State got off to an excellent start and sits in a tie for second place in the 17-team field after the first round. Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye‘s team made adjustments throughout the day that paid off, as they improved by 13 strokes from the front to back nine, which allowed them to solidify a spot high in the team standings. ASU trails No. 16 Northwestern by eight strokes with plenty of golf left to be played.
Leading the way individually was Amanda Linner, who is looking to become the second straight senior to end their Sun Devil regular season career with a victory, much like Alessandra Fanali did in 2022. Linner shot a 67 (-5) and is tied for first after the first 18 holes, as she looked spectacular throughout the day. Her play picked up as the day went on, eventually peaking with a five-under run on the back nine. An Eagle on the 17th hole was the highlight of the day, as Linner proved to be one of the best in an extremely competitive field.
Joining Linner in the Top-10 was freshman Paula Schulz-Hanssen, who is tied for ninth after shooting a 72 (E). Right behind her and knocking on the door of the Top-10 is sophomore Grace Summerhays, who is tied for 13th. If the improvement on the back nine is any indication of what is in store for tomorrow, Sun Devil Women’s Golf should be right in the middle of both the team and individual races. The Maroon & Gold begin their round tomorrow at 9:50 AM MST on the first hole. Live scoring for the Silverado Showdown will be provided by Golfstat at the following link.
ROUND BREAKDOWN
Arizona State started their round on the front nine as the initial group off of the first tee. It didn’t take long for the birdies to come, as Grace Summerhays, Amanda Linner, and Paula Schulz-Hanssen birdied the first hole. Beth Coulter got on the board with a birdie on the eighth hole. Both Linner and Schulz-Hanssen finished the front nine even, setting up for an even better back nine.
Calynne Rosholt started the back nine on a positive note, recording a birdie on the 10th hole. The story of the back nine was Amanda Linner, as she put together what would become one of the best stretches of golf in her career, going five-under on the back nine. That included birdies on the 11th, 13th, and 16th holes as well as clutch Eagle on the 17th hole. By the time her round had finished, she was tied for first and had carded her second career 67 (-5). Schulz-Hanssen secured a spot in the Top-10 after day one thanks to an even back nine run, highlighted by birdies on 13 and 17. Beth Coulter made significant improvements on the back nine, which allowed her to shave seven strokes off her score and finish the final stretch holes even.
QUOTABLES
“We are off to a very solid start today” Coach Farr-Kaye observed after the round. “I am especially proud of Amanda shooting -5 and being the co-leader! Silverado is a very difficult golf course and she played beautifully! We managed the cold conditions really well. Paula and grace also had solid rounds. We have a few things we want to improve upon tomorrow and look forward to playing in the lead group.”
TEAM STANDINGS
| Place | Team | 1 | To Par |
| 1 | #16 Northwestern | 284 | -4 |
| T2 | #9 Arizona State | 292 | +4 |
| T2 | #13 Texas A&M | 292 | +4 |
| T4 | #15 USC | 294 | +6 |
| T4 | #30 UCLA | 294 | +6 |
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS
| Place | Player | 1 | To Par |
| T1 | Amanda Linner | 67 | -5 |
| T9 | Paula Schulz-Hanssen | 72 | E |
| T13 | Grace Summerhays | 74 | +2 |
| T62 | Calynne Rosholt | 79 | +7 |
| T62 | Beth Coulter | 79 | +7 |
UP NEXT
Arizona State will begin the second round of the Silverado Showdown tomorrow morning at 9:50 AM MST.
| PAIRING | Arizona State, Texas A&M, Northwestern |
| HOLE | 1 |
| TIME (MST) | GOLFER |
| 9:50 AM | Calynne Rosholt |
| 10:01 AM | Beth Coulter |
| 10:12 AM | Grace Summerhays |
| 10:23 AM | Paula Schulz-Hanssen |
| 10:34 AM | Amanda Linner |
SUN DEVILS IN THE RANKINGS
The Sun Devils have faced one of the nation’s toughest schedules so far and still have managed to stay in the Top-25 all season. ASU has already climbed several spots since the start of the Spring, making one of the biggest ascents of any team. Coach Farr-Kaye’s team has a huge opportunity to move up in those rankings with another strong performance at the PING/ASU Invitational. The Maroon & Gold entered the Top-10 for the first time all season, ranked No. 9 by both Golfweek and Golfstat.
TEAM RANKINGS (AS OF 3/31)
Golfweek/Sagarin: 9th
WGCA: 11th
Golfstat: 9th
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS (AS OF 3/31)
Not only is Arizona State present in the national team rankings, several Sun Devil individuals continue to jump up the rankings. Ashley Menne is the No. 23 ranked golfer in the nation according to Golfweek, coming in as the highest ranked golfer on the team. Paula Schulz-Hanssen, Beth Coulter, and Grace Summerhays are also ranked in the Top-70 according in at least one major national poll.
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS (AS OF 3/31)
Ashley Menne: 23 (Golfweek), 28 (Golfstat)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen: 29 (Golfweek), 59 (Golfstat)
Grace Summerhays: 56 (Golfstat), 80 (Golfweek)
Beth Coulter: 70 (Golfstat), 96 (Golfweek)
PAC-12 WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
April 17-19 (Phoenix, AZ)
For the first time since 2011, Arizona State will host the Pac-12 Women’s Golf Championship in their fourth appearance in the state of Arizona. This will be the first time that the Sun Devils host at Papago Golf Club, a place that Coach Missy Farr-Kaye‘s team has enjoyed plenty of success at. The Maroon & Gold will get a chance to win their first Pac-12 Championship since 2009 in front of their home fans. The nation’s top conference annually offers one of the most competitive conference championship events. The event is free and open to the public.
2023 NCAA WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Arizona State and the Thunderbirds will host the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships for the third consecutive year, taking place at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale May 19-31. This is the final of successful three-year run as the host school of the most prestigious event in all of college golf. Don’t miss your last chance to check out the top individuals and teams in the nation square off for the ultimate prize in your own backyard.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Live scoring for the Silverado Showdown will be provided by Golfstat at the following link. For the latest updates and information on the Sun Devil Women’s Golf program.
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