Florida records its best card of the three-day competition, but drops a heartbreaker after late-round push falls one stroke short in NCAA Regional.
STANFORD, Calif. – The University of Florida women’s golf team finished competition today in Stanford, finishing one stroke behind the University of Southern California and seventh overall to narrowly miss the top-six cut for NCAA Championship play in Arizona.
In a round that came down to the very last golfer on the 18th hole, the Trojans and Gators found themselves battling stroke-for-stroke. Maisie Filler stepped up to the plate for Florida, recording back-to-back-to-back birdies on the 15th through 17th greens and moving the team into striking distance.
The freshman made par on her final hole of postseason play, but a clutch 11-foot par from Southern California’s Amelia Garvey nixed the Gators chances of tying the Trojans score and heading to a playoff for the coveted final qualifying spot.
Overall, Filler shined in her first NCAA Regional. The Palm Beach Gardens native finished the tournament with three even scorecards over three rounds and tied for 12th place individually, the best finish of her collegiate career.
Standouts Addie Baggarly and Annabell Fuller added matching 1-under par scorecards in the final round of play at Stanford. Baggarly flashed her calming senior presence as she made the turn to the back nine, carding three birdies over five holes to claim her under-par scorecard when the Gators needed her the most. The duo finished tied for 24th and 38th, respectively.
Clara Manzalini joined Fuller on the leaderboard in a tie for 38th individually.
Marina Escobar rounded out the Gators lineup after finishing her three rounds of stroke play 7-over par and tied for 43rd individually.
The Gators will now set their sights on the off-season as they prepare for what promises to be a bright future.
Coach’s Take
Emily Glaser, Head Coach
“Hats off to Arizona, they played great today and did what they needed to do to clinch their spot. We still had a shot coming down the stretch and they fought hard. It’s certainly tough to end the season this way and be so close.”
On the year…
“This whole year has been a huge learning experience. For our players, our staff, everyone. This team has faced adversity on and off the course. And although I hate for them to go through these situations, I know it will pay off in time.”
On the future…
“For our three players who just went through their first postseason, they won’t soon forget these experiences that will shape how they live out their legacy over the next few years. I’m positive they will mature into a team that can contend.”
Results
Team Leaderboard
Pos.
Team
R1
R2
R3
Total
1
Stanford
272
271
281
824 (-28)
2
Wake Forest
286
280
288
854 (+2)
3
Oklahoma State
287
282
286
855 (+3)
4
Virginia Tech
282
283
291
856 (+4)
5
Arizona
289
289
279
857 (+5)
6
Southern California
288
283
289
860 (+8)
7
Florida
290
287
284
861 (+9)
8
Pepperdine
304
278
290
872 (+20)
9
San Jose State
297
291
287
875 (+23)
T10
Denver
289
293
296
878 (+26)
T10
New Mexico State
292
294
292
878 (+26)
12
Northwestern
290
292
300
882 (+30)
13
Sacramento State
297
298
288
883 (+31)
14
Iowa State
296
297
295
888 (+36)
T15
TCU
301
299
293
893 (+41)
T15
San Diego State
291
294
308
893 (+41)
17
Cal Poly
305
299
292
897 (+45)
18
Navy
313
305
307
925 (+73)
Florida Individual
Pos.
Player
R1
R2
R3
Total
T12
Maisie Filler
71
71
71
213 (E)
T24
Addie Baggarly
75
71
70
216 (+3)
T38
Annabell Fuller
76
73
70
219 (+6)
T38
Clara Manzalini
69
73
77
219 (+6)
T43
Marina Escobar
75
72
73
220 (+7)
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