UCLA takes Northrop Grumman Challenge for 4th Straight Win
2/13/2018 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for Northrop Grumman Challenge, Palos Verdes Golf Club
Lilia Vu (UCLA), Kaitlyn Papp (Texas) and Olivia Mehaffey (Arizona State) shared medalist honors
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA (February 13, 2018) - With the Northrop Grumman Challenge at Palos Verdes Golf Club in the books the title belongs to UCLA. The Bruins, led by co-medalist Lilia Vu, finished 15-over and four shots in front of runner-up and 36-hole co-leader Alabama (+19).
Stanford (+24) was third, Arizona (+31) took fifth while defending NCAA champion Arizona State (+32) earned fifth.
After a disappointing 4-over 75 in the first round Vu bounced back with rounds of 69-68 to share medalist honors at 1-under with Kaitlyn Papp of Texas and the leader after each of the first two rounds Olivia Mehaffey of Arizona State.
The bogey-free 3-under 68 in the final round for Vu was the round of the day and it helped propel her to a second straight win and sixth career medalist title. For Vu the round included just three birdies that didn't come until deep into the round. Her first birdie fell on No. 9 while her remaining two were carded on the 15th and 16th holes.
UCLA, winners of four consecutive tournaments, were helped to the title by the top-15 play from Bethany Wu (5th; +2) and Patty Tavatanakit (T11; +6). Both Mariel Galdiano (T30; +10) and Joo Seo (T76; +22) also contributed scores to the Bruins victory.
Rounding out the top-five in the medalist standings were Stanford's Andrea Lee (+1) in fourth and Wu (+2).
Results: Northrop Grumman Challenge
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | , Ireland | 800 | 68-71-73=212 | |
| T1 | Austin, TX | 800 | 69-71-72=212 | |
| T1 | Fountain Valley, CA | 800 | 75-69-68=212 | |
| 4 | Hermosa Beach, CA | 400 | 71-74-69=214 | |
| 5 | Diamond Bar, CA | 400 | 70-72-73=215 |
About the Northrop Grumman Challenge
Women's college tournament started in 1996 as a way to kick off the Spring season. Team (best four scores out of five players) and individual competitions.
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