Golf travels to Maryland for tourneys

The men’s and women’s golf teams will travel to Maryland to compete in two Invitational tournaments this weekend.

The men’s team will face off in the Towson Invitational from March 27 to March 28 after recently placing sixth in a field of 12 schools in the University of San Francisco Triumph at Pauma Valley Tournament where Columbia finished with a score of 922.

Columbia’s all-Ivy golfer Clark Granum finished at 227 (+14), which was good for 16th place. Light Blue golfer Justin Lee had Columbia’s best individual performance, placing 13th with a score of 226. The Lions played solidly at the tournament, with Lee performing particularly well. Columbia hopes to continue its strong performance during the Maryland tournament this weekend.

The women’s team will golf at the Hoya Invitational, which will be held from March 29 to March 30. In its last competition, the Monterey Invitational, Columbia finished 4th out of nine teams. Senior Stevy Loy shot 74 in her final round to advance her to a 9th place finish. Golfer Nancy Shon also stepped up, improving her score each round to eventually finish in 10th place with a score of 238. These two athletes have led Columbia’s golf team this spring season and look to carry the Lions in the upcoming Hoya Invitational.

Despite Loy and Shon’s strong play, the Light Blue golfer to watch at Hoya Invitational is freshman Allison Oakes, who tied for 15th in the Monterey Invitational. Oakes finished at 240 and has been a bright spot for the Light Blue this season.