University of Houston Athletics
Tuesday, February 27
Golf Club of Houston – Humble, Texas
University of Houston
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The Chevron Collegiate
Cougars Climb Leaderboard Led By Abelar at The Chevron Collegiate
2/27/2024 3:37:00 PM | Women's Golf
Women’s Golf surges five spots during Final Round, takes sixth at Golf Club of Houston
HUMBLE, Texas – University of Houston senior Nicole Abelar notched her fourth Top 25 result of the 2023-24 season, finishing tied for 13th after firing an 8-under, 208, to lead the Cougars at the conclusion of The Chevron Collegiate at Golf Club of Houston on Tuesday afternoon.
The Cougars climbed a tournament-best five spots up the leaderboard during the final 18 holes, finishing sixth among the 16-team field at 14-under, 850. Houston's Final Round 281 was bested only by tournament-champion SMU (278) and Texas State (280).
Abelar, who sunk a hole-in-one on No. 7 during her Second Round Monday, drained six birdies Tuesday with three on the final four holes.
After matching the school record behind a bogey-free 64 during the First Round on Monday, junior Hyeonji Kang carded a Second Round 74 and Final Round 71 to finish in a three-way tie for 17th at 7-under, 209. The Jeju, South Korea, native's finisher was her highest of the season and best since taking second at the Cowgirl Classic (April 3-4, 2023) at Hawai'i. Kang followed up an even-par Front 9 with a 1-under Back 9.
Sophomore Moa Svedenskiold made the third-largest jump up the leaderboard Tuesday, climbing 22 spots thanks to a 3-under, 69, to finish tied for 43rd. The Halmstad, Sweden, native tapped in five birdies while carding the fifth-lowest Final Round score among the 89-member field.
Freshman Maelynn Kim jumped 10 spots up the leaderboard to finish tied for 55th at 220. Alexa Saldana finished 75th at 225.
Competing as individuals, freshman Ellen Yates finished 63rd with a score of 222 followed closely by sophomore Natalie Saint Germain in 67th at 223. Juniors Brooke Morales and Anna Economon finished 81st (228) and 88th (257), respectively.
SMU earned top team honors at 33-under, 831, helped by three Top 12 finishers. Maryland (835), Texas A&M (840), Texas State (847) and Texas Tech (848) rounded out the Top 5. Illinois senior Isabel Sy and Maryland sophomore Nicha Kanpai were co-individual champions at 12-under, 204. Furman fifth-year Anna Morgan (205), SMU senior Ellie Szeryk (206) and Maryland senior Patricie Mackova (206) rounded out the Top 5.
ABOUT CHEVRON
Chevron recently joined as the tournament's title sponsor.
Chevron is a proud sponsor of The Chevron Championship, one of the LGPA's annual major championships played at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas.
As part of Chevron's commitment to the Cougars' home tournament, the individual champion of The Chevron Collegiate will be presented with a place in The Chevron Championship Pro-Am and an invitation to its pairings party.
Chevron Vice President of Renewables Nuray Elci was a guest speaker at a team dinner for all squads, coaches and student-athletes following the first two rounds on Monday.
UP NEXT
Houston tees off at The Show from the par-72, 6,400-yard Spanish Trail Country Club in Las Vegas on Monday. The two-day, 72-hole event begins with 36 holes on Monday followed by 18 holes Tuesday.
From there, Houston continues its western road swing when it competes at the MountainView Collegiate, set for March 15-16 at MountainView Country Club in Tucson, Ariz.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Golf by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the P.A.R. 4 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Women's Golf for needs beyond its operating budget.
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.
The Cougars climbed a tournament-best five spots up the leaderboard during the final 18 holes, finishing sixth among the 16-team field at 14-under, 850. Houston's Final Round 281 was bested only by tournament-champion SMU (278) and Texas State (280).
Abelar, who sunk a hole-in-one on No. 7 during her Second Round Monday, drained six birdies Tuesday with three on the final four holes.
After matching the school record behind a bogey-free 64 during the First Round on Monday, junior Hyeonji Kang carded a Second Round 74 and Final Round 71 to finish in a three-way tie for 17th at 7-under, 209. The Jeju, South Korea, native's finisher was her highest of the season and best since taking second at the Cowgirl Classic (April 3-4, 2023) at Hawai'i. Kang followed up an even-par Front 9 with a 1-under Back 9.
Sophomore Moa Svedenskiold made the third-largest jump up the leaderboard Tuesday, climbing 22 spots thanks to a 3-under, 69, to finish tied for 43rd. The Halmstad, Sweden, native tapped in five birdies while carding the fifth-lowest Final Round score among the 89-member field.
Freshman Maelynn Kim jumped 10 spots up the leaderboard to finish tied for 55th at 220. Alexa Saldana finished 75th at 225.
Competing as individuals, freshman Ellen Yates finished 63rd with a score of 222 followed closely by sophomore Natalie Saint Germain in 67th at 223. Juniors Brooke Morales and Anna Economon finished 81st (228) and 88th (257), respectively.
SMU earned top team honors at 33-under, 831, helped by three Top 12 finishers. Maryland (835), Texas A&M (840), Texas State (847) and Texas Tech (848) rounded out the Top 5. Illinois senior Isabel Sy and Maryland sophomore Nicha Kanpai were co-individual champions at 12-under, 204. Furman fifth-year Anna Morgan (205), SMU senior Ellie Szeryk (206) and Maryland senior Patricie Mackova (206) rounded out the Top 5.
ABOUT CHEVRON
Chevron recently joined as the tournament's title sponsor.
Chevron is a proud sponsor of The Chevron Championship, one of the LGPA's annual major championships played at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas.
As part of Chevron's commitment to the Cougars' home tournament, the individual champion of The Chevron Collegiate will be presented with a place in The Chevron Championship Pro-Am and an invitation to its pairings party.
Chevron Vice President of Renewables Nuray Elci was a guest speaker at a team dinner for all squads, coaches and student-athletes following the first two rounds on Monday.
UP NEXT
Houston tees off at The Show from the par-72, 6,400-yard Spanish Trail Country Club in Las Vegas on Monday. The two-day, 72-hole event begins with 36 holes on Monday followed by 18 holes Tuesday.
From there, Houston continues its western road swing when it competes at the MountainView Collegiate, set for March 15-16 at MountainView Country Club in Tucson, Ariz.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Golf by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the P.A.R. 4 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Women's Golf for needs beyond its operating budget.
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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