University of Houston Athletics
Saturday, September 23
Belmar Golf Club – Norman, Okla.
University of Houston
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Schooner Fall Classic
Women’s Golf Set to Tee off at Schooner Fall Classic
9/20/2023 3:15:00 PM | Women's Golf
NORMAN, Okla. – The University of Houston Women's Golf program returns to action when it competes at the Schooner Fall Classic at Belmar Golf Club beginning Saturday morning.
Schools will play 18 holes each day beginning Saturday with the Final Round starting Monday morning.
Saturday's First Round begins at 8:30 a.m., with the Cougars starting at 9:50 a.m.
LIVE SCORING
Fans can follow live scoring at the Schooner Fall Classic by clicking here.
MEET the COUGARS
Under the leadership of Carolyn Macow Leatherwood Head Coach Lydia Gumm, Houston will be represented by freshman Ellen Yates, senior Nicole Abelar, sophomore Moa Svedenskiold, sophomore Alexa Saldana and freshman Maelynn Kim. Junior Hyeonji Kang will compete as an individual.
In the season-opening Sam Golden Invitational on Sept. 11-12, the Cougars assembled one of the finest performances in NCAA history.
With a score of 48-under 816 at Oakmont Country Club, Houston posted the fourth-lowest 54-hole team total in NCAA history and set a school record. Six Houston student-athletes combined to record 17 rounds of par or better, including 10 in the 60s.
Making her collegiate debut, Yates finished at 14-under 202 with a Final-Round 66 to earn medalist honors and become the fastest Cougar to win an individual title in program history.
Senior Nicole Abelar tied for second at 204, thanks to 67s in the First and Final Rounds, while sophomore and All-Conference performer Moa Svedenskiold tied for seventh at 206 after a 66 in the First Round.
TEAM FIELD
Houston will compete in a 15-team field against Florida State, Illinois, Iowa State, Kansas State, New Mexico, North Texas, Oklahoma State, Purdue, TCU, Texas State, Tulsa, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and host Oklahoma.
PAIRINGS
For Saturday's First Round, Houston will compete in groups with student-athletes from Wake Forest and Virginia Tech.
Saldana starts the day for the Cougars off No. 1 at 10:10 a.m. with Saldana (10:20 a.m.), Svedenskiold (10:30 a.m.), Abelar (10:40 a.m.) and Yates (10:50 a.m) following. Kang begins her round at 9:50 a.m., off No. 10.
Fans can find complete pairings by clicking here.
A YEAR AGO
A year ago, the Cougars finished fourth at the Schooner Fall Classic with a score of 6-under 834.
Natalie Saint Germain tied for 10th with a score of 3-under 207 and set the Houston 18-hole record with a 64 in the Final Round. Svedenskiold tied for 13th at 208 after shooting 69-68 in the final two rounds.
UP NEXT
Following the Schooner Fall Classic, the Cougars tees off at the Illini Invitational at Medinah on Oct. 9-10 at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill.
From there, Houston closes the fall season when it competes at the Jim West Challenge at Kissing Tree Golf Club in San Marcos, Texas, on Oct. 20-22.
Following the holiday break, the Cougars open their spring season when they play at the Nexus Collegiate at Albany Golf Club in Nassau, Bahamas, on Feb. 12-13, 2024.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the P.A.R. 4 CLUB
Fans are invited to join the P.A.R. 4 Club to support Houston Women's Golf. P.A.R. 4 Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Golf for needs beyond the program's operating budget.
Fans who join the P.A.R. 4 Club can begin receiving benefits for as little as $100 annually. For more information about the P.A.R. 4 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWGolf on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWGolf or on the team's Instagram page at UHCougarWGolf.
Schools will play 18 holes each day beginning Saturday with the Final Round starting Monday morning.
Saturday's First Round begins at 8:30 a.m., with the Cougars starting at 9:50 a.m.LIVE SCORING
Fans can follow live scoring at the Schooner Fall Classic by clicking here.
MEET the COUGARS
Under the leadership of Carolyn Macow Leatherwood Head Coach Lydia Gumm, Houston will be represented by freshman Ellen Yates, senior Nicole Abelar, sophomore Moa Svedenskiold, sophomore Alexa Saldana and freshman Maelynn Kim. Junior Hyeonji Kang will compete as an individual.
In the season-opening Sam Golden Invitational on Sept. 11-12, the Cougars assembled one of the finest performances in NCAA history.
With a score of 48-under 816 at Oakmont Country Club, Houston posted the fourth-lowest 54-hole team total in NCAA history and set a school record. Six Houston student-athletes combined to record 17 rounds of par or better, including 10 in the 60s.
Making her collegiate debut, Yates finished at 14-under 202 with a Final-Round 66 to earn medalist honors and become the fastest Cougar to win an individual title in program history.
Senior Nicole Abelar tied for second at 204, thanks to 67s in the First and Final Rounds, while sophomore and All-Conference performer Moa Svedenskiold tied for seventh at 206 after a 66 in the First Round.
TEAM FIELDHouston will compete in a 15-team field against Florida State, Illinois, Iowa State, Kansas State, New Mexico, North Texas, Oklahoma State, Purdue, TCU, Texas State, Tulsa, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and host Oklahoma.
PAIRINGS
For Saturday's First Round, Houston will compete in groups with student-athletes from Wake Forest and Virginia Tech.
Saldana starts the day for the Cougars off No. 1 at 10:10 a.m. with Saldana (10:20 a.m.), Svedenskiold (10:30 a.m.), Abelar (10:40 a.m.) and Yates (10:50 a.m) following. Kang begins her round at 9:50 a.m., off No. 10.
Fans can find complete pairings by clicking here.
A YEAR AGO
A year ago, the Cougars finished fourth at the Schooner Fall Classic with a score of 6-under 834.
Natalie Saint Germain tied for 10th with a score of 3-under 207 and set the Houston 18-hole record with a 64 in the Final Round. Svedenskiold tied for 13th at 208 after shooting 69-68 in the final two rounds.
UP NEXT
Following the Schooner Fall Classic, the Cougars tees off at the Illini Invitational at Medinah on Oct. 9-10 at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill.
From there, Houston closes the fall season when it competes at the Jim West Challenge at Kissing Tree Golf Club in San Marcos, Texas, on Oct. 20-22.
Following the holiday break, the Cougars open their spring season when they play at the Nexus Collegiate at Albany Golf Club in Nassau, Bahamas, on Feb. 12-13, 2024.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the P.A.R. 4 CLUB
Fans are invited to join the P.A.R. 4 Club to support Houston Women's Golf. P.A.R. 4 Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Golf for needs beyond the program's operating budget.
Fans who join the P.A.R. 4 Club can begin receiving benefits for as little as $100 annually. For more information about the P.A.R. 4 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWGolf on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWGolf or on the team's Instagram page at UHCougarWGolf.
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