Auburn edges LSU to win Cougar Classic Women's Collegiate in thrilling season opener
9/10/2024 | by Amit Pandey of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Cougar Classic, Yeamans Hall Club
Nicha Kampai of Maryland came from eight shots behind to win the individual title behind a final round 66
In a thrilling finish at the 2024-2025 Cougar Classic, the No. 6 ranked Auburn women’s golf team edged out No. 13 LSU by a single stroke to claim the title in Charleston, SC. Auburn posted a collective 5-under 847, with consistent rounds of 286-278-283, securing the season-opening victory.
Sophomore Anna Davis, a mid-season addition to the team in January, held a 36-hole lead after rounds of 67 and 69. Davis, ranked 28th on the AmateurGolf.com/Golfweek rankings, entered the final round with hopes of capturing both team and individual titles. However, a closing round of 71 left her just short, finishing runner-up at 6-under 207.
Davis is currently ranked No. 23 in the Golfweek/AmateurGolf.com Women's Rankings.
The individual crown went to Maryland junior Nicha Kampai, who stormed up the leaderboard with a final-round 66. The Thai native’s impressive performance brought her from eight spots back to clinch her first collegiate win at 7-under, narrowly beating Davis by a stroke.
LSU finished in second place with a 4-under 848 (286-279-283), while Virginia Tech secured a solo third finish at 7-over, 11 strokes behind the leaders.
Results: Cougar Classic
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | , Thailand | 700 | 70-70-66=206 | |
| 2 | Spring Valley, CA | 500 | 67-69-71=207 | |
| 2 | North Little Rock, AR | 500 | 70-69-68=207 | |
| 4 | , Spain | 400 | 70-69-69=208 | |
| 5 | , Denmark | 400 | 69-72-68=209 |
About the Cougar Classic
54-hole women's college tournament hosted by the College of Charleston. Team (best four scores out of five players) and individual competitions.
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