Golf: Aggies Finish Seventh at Golf Iconic Classic

Salome and Luna finish inside the top 20.

Source: NMSU Athletics
By Michael Navarrette
Photo: Courtesy

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Competing on its home course, the NM State women’s golf team wrapped up the Golf Iconic Classic on Wednesday, finishing seventh in a 19-team field at the program’s home event, held at the New Mexico State University Golf Course. The Aggies posted rounds of 298-288-292 to finish at 878 (+14) for the tournament.
 
NM State was led by Rylee Salome, who finished tied for 16th after carding a three-round score of 218 (+2). Salome opened the tournament with a 74 before posting back-to-back rounds of even-par 72 to secure the Aggies’ top individual finish.

Just behind her, Sophia Luna tied for 18th at 219 (+3). Luna recorded the Aggies’ lowest round of the tournament with a second-round 71 (-1) and finished with scores of 75-71-73.
 
Carina Stauffer registered a tie for 34th place at 222 (+6), including shooting even-par on Tuesday. Alex Armendariz added a tie for 49th finish at 225 (+9) after rounds of 78-73-74.
 
Rounding out the lineup, Camille Pazouki finished tied for 66th with a score of 229 (+13).
 
Competing as an individual, Linnea Olsson placed 42nd overall with a three-round total of 224 (+8), highlighted by opening and second-round scores of 74.
 
San Diego State captured the team title at 851 (-13), edging Nebraska by one stroke. Individually, Kylie Warner of San Diego State claimed medalist honors at 209 (-7).
 
Aggie Leaderboard
T16. Rylee Salome – 74-72-72-218 (+2)
T18. Sophia Luna – 75-71-73-219 (+3)
T34. Carina Stauffer – 77-72-73-222 (+6)
42. *Linnea Olson – 74-74-76-224 (+8)
T49. Alex Armendariz – 78-73-74-225 (+9)
T66. Camille Pazouki – 72-78-79-229 (+13)
* Competing as individual
 
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