The Bradley University men’s and women’s golf teams competed at their respective invitationals earlier this week.
The women participated in the Cardinal Cup in Simpsonville, Kentucky, ending the tournament in 15th place overall with a team score of 932 after three rounds.
The team struggled in its first round but was able to bounce back in the last two rounds. Ultimately, the team’s struggles in the first round would impact its overall performance at the invitational.
However, the women’s golf team has been working on additional skills to further improve its performance. Over fall break, the women learned different techniques to benefit their mental strategies and approach.
“The team began employing those techniques during play this week and found the new perspective beneficial,” women’s golf head coach Mary Swanson said. “I saw them committing to these new techniques, which allowed for greater consistency.”
In the individual rankings, junior Danielle Lemek added to her already impressive season and golfing career at Bradley. Lemek tied for ninth overall individually in the tournament, making this her third finish in the top 10 this season. The senior golfer completed her rounds with a score of 221.
“Dani is in a good place both mentally and physically with her game,” Swanson said. “Her finish this week was strong, especially in the caliber of field that we competed in.”
Meanwhile, the men’s golf team traveled to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to compete in the Austin Peay Invitational, the last tournament of this fall. After rounds Monday and Tuesday, the team tied for ninth place in the 11-team tournament.
Leading the team was senior Lyle Burns, who concluded his rounds at the invitational with a total of 205. Burns tied in third place overall in the tournament and broke Bradley’s record for the lowest 54-hole score.
Freshman Drake Bushong also competed well at the invitational as he finished his rounds and tied for 18th place with a final score of 213.
The women’s golf team will compete for the final time in its fall season next week Oct. 25, 26 and 27 at the Pat Bradley Invitational in Sarasota, Florida. The men’s golf team will return to action Feb. 15 and 16 when they will travel to Santee, California, to compete at the Carlton Oaks Invitational.
