ST. CHARLES, Mo. – After four tournaments in the southern United States, the Illinois State Redbirds return to the Midwest to compete in the Diane Daugherty Invitational, hosted by Southern Illinois.
Event: Diane Daugherty Invite
When: Monday, March 28-Tuesday, March 29
Where: Bogey Hills Country Club
Par: 71
Yardage: 5,987
Live Scoring: GolfStat
Participants (2022 rankings): Illinois State (145), Missouri State (150), South Dakota (151), Creighton (155), Austin Peay (171), Bradley (185), Belmont (194), Loyola (203), Drake (206), Omaha (210), Ball State (214), Western Michigan (215), Southern Illinois (217), Northern Iowa (221), Indiana State (225), Valparaiso (238),
Redbird Lineup (Starting Hole): Emma Rouger (1A), Ali Schrock (1B), Avalon Woodward (2A), Kehler Koss (2B), Maria Toledo Bailey (3), Individuals: Kira Wolf (16B), Vinisha Gunaseelan (18B)
Last Time Out: Behind a final round 73 from junior Ali Schrock, the Illinois State Redbirds took fifth at the 2022 Red Rocks Invitational behind a team score of 887, which is the third-lowest team score in program history.
Redbird History at Diane Daugherty Invitational: Last season was Illinois State's first time playing in the Diane Daugherty Invitational - and the Redbirds placed third in the field with a three-round 923. Leading the way individually for ISU was Emma Rouger who carded a 14-over 227, which saw her finish eighth individually. Avalon Woodward and Maria Toledo Bailey shot matching 231's, which tied the pair for 11th, while Ali Schrock and Becca Black each tied for 40th. The 'Birds were scheduled to appear in the 2020 event; however, it was canceled due to COVID.
2020-21 - 3rd of 16 (305 / 309 / 309)
About the Course: The Bogey Hills Golf Course was originally designed by Wayne Clark in the early 1900s and then redesigned by C.H. Walters and Dennis Walters in the 1970s. Throughout the years, under the Walters' leadership, the course has evolved to enhance shot values, conditions, and playability. Featuring five sets of tees, Bogey Hills is enjoyed by players of all skill levels from juniors to tour professionals. The course itself is made up of Zoysia fairways that are spread out before bent grass greens.
Next Time Out: The Redbirds take a weekend off before traveling to Sedona, Arizona, to compete in the Red Rocks Invitational hosted by Northern Arizona University on March 19-20.
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