April 30, 2024

Marian Women's Golf Captures Second Consecutive Crossroads League Championship

COLUMBUS, Ind. - After building an eight-stroke lead on Monday in the first two rounds of the Crossroads League Championship, the Marian women's golf team continued to build on their lead Tuesday, completing the 54-hole Crossroads League Title for the second-consecutive season. In addition to Marian's repeat win, Sidney Parmer earned the individual medalist, giving Marian back-to-back individual championships.

Marian finished the tournament firing a 302 in their final round, out-scoring Indiana Wesleyan by five strokes at the completion of the tournament. Marian finished with a total team score of 909 for the tournament, defeating Indiana Wesleyan by 13 strokes. Taylor finished third as the top-three teams on Monday held their finishing order.

Individually, Sidney Parmer entered the day in fifth place, but charged through the course, firing a three-under front nine to get into title contention. Parmer finished her round with a 70 score, as her two-under finish gave her a finishing score of 223. Parmer would tie with Caroline Gibson of Indiana Wesleyan as Gibson offset the Knight with a par on the final hole, forcing a playoff between the two. As the players reset on hole 18, Parmer played three strong shots, with her approach shot landing on the green within 10 feet of the cup. Gibson missed long playing out of the rough and two-putted for a par, opening the door for Parmer to take the individual medalist award as she sank a birdie putt to claim the win.

Parmer's championship gives Marian a second-consecutive league medalist, following MacKendzie Dresbaugh's title last season.

Hailey Kirkland joined Parmer on the All-Tournament Team as she tied for fourth, firing a 76 in her final round to score a 227 for her final total. Emma Weiler finished sixth overall, placing one spot away from the All-Tournament Team with a final total of 231. Dresbaugh completed the team-scoring with a final total of 232, scoring a 79 in the final round to place seventh overall. Keara Eder rounded out Marian's team with an 11th place finish, carding an 80 in her last round with a total of 235 for three rounds.

With Marian's win, they have earned an automatic berth to the NAIA Championships, which takes place in the month of May. The championship will be held at Deere Run Golf Course in Silvis, Illinois, May 14 through 17.

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