Women's Golf Wraps Up Hartford Women's Invitational In Third Place

Apr 15, 2008

The Fairfield University women’s golf team maintained its third place standing with a second-round 338 at the Hartford Women’s Invitational.  The Stags finished the event, played at the Rockledge Golf Course, (par-72, 5,803-yards) with a team score of 671.

Courtney Richardson was the Stags top finisher, placing in a tie for fourth place, with a two-day score of 162.  Kristen MacDonald replicated her round of 83 on Tuesday, for a two-day 166, and a 12th place finish.  Alicia Esposito was next for the Stags, shooting an 88 on Tuesday, for a 17th place finish with a 172. Christiana Destefano carded an 87 on Tuesday, to finish with a 173, maintaining her spot in an 18th place tie.  Annie Sperandio was seven strokes better on Tuesday, with an 86, and moved up four spots, to 25th place, with a 179.

Sacred Heart shot a round of 325 on Tuesday, finishing the vent with a team score of 653, to win the team title.  Natalie Desjardins shot 77-79 for a 156 total to capture the individual crown.
 
The Stags will remain in state for their next event, playing at the Central Connecticut State Invitational April 18-20.