Upper Iowa's women's golf team kicked off their spring season with an 11th-place finish at the Firekeeper Open, hosted by Washburn. The Peacocks scored a total of 997 (+133) over three rounds, with their best performance in the second round, where they shot 327 (+39). Fern Babinski and Lizzy Ellis led the team, both finishing tied for 59th with a score of 254 (+38).

By the Numbers
  • The team shot 327 (+39) in the second round, their best round of the tournament.
  • Fern Babinski had rounds of 85 (+13), 83 (+11), and 86 (+14).
State of Play
  • Washburn and Nebraska Kearney tied for first place at 908 (+44).
  • Upper Iowa's next competition is the NSIC Preview on March 30-31 at Adams Pointe Golf Club.
What's Next

The Peacocks will look to improve their performance in the upcoming NSIC Preview, aiming for a better team placement and individual scores as they progress through the season.

Bottom Line

Despite a challenging start, Upper Iowa's women's golf team shows potential for improvement in upcoming tournaments, particularly with strong individual performances on the horizon.