KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Park University women's golf captured the team title at the Virginia McCoy Fall Invitational at National Golf Club of Kansas City, finishing with a two-round total of 635 (+67) to lead a 10-team field.
The Pirates opened with a 326 in the first round before improving by 17 strokes with a second-round 309. Park finished 62 strokes ahead of runner-up Dordt, which posted a 697 (+129), while Park's B team placed fifth at 709 (+141).
Suhl Claims Individual Championship
Micaela Suhl led the way for Park, taking first place individually at 6-over par with rounds of 75 and 73 for a 148 total. Suhl delivered the tournament's top individual performance, finishing 11 strokes ahead of Park B's Clara Martinez.
Martinez produced one of the biggest second-round improvements in the field. After opening with an 87, she shot a 72 in the final round to finish second at 17-over par overall. Her second-round score was a 15-stroke improvement and helped Park B finish among the tournament's top five teams.
Naureen Kamaruzzaman also finished in the top five, tying for third at 18-over par with rounds of 81 and 79. Dordt's Chloe Attema and Olivia Meyering joined her in the tie for third.
Park's Johnna Johanson placed sixth at 19-over par, carding rounds of 82 and 79. Kathy Gillett finished seventh at 20-over par after improving from an 85 in the opening round to a 77 in the second. Kim Albertus tied for ninth at 22-over par with rounds of 84 and 80.
Second-Round Surge Seals the Team Win
Park's 309 in the final round was the lowest team round among the listed finishers, allowing the Pirates to strengthen their lead and secure the championship comfortably.
Park B also had a strong closing round, improving from 367 to 342. Martinez's 72 and Kamaruzzaman's 79 were key individual contributions to the team's fifth-place result.
Final Team Standings
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Park: 635 (+67)
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Dordt: 697 (+129)
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Northwestern (Iowa): 703 (+135)
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Truman State: 704 (+136)
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Park B: 709 (+141)
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Grand View: 772 (+204)
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MidAmerica Nazarene: 778 (+210)
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North Central Missouri: 785 (+217)
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William Woods: 793 (+225)
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Crowder: 843 (+275)
Top Individual Finishers
| Place |
Golfer |
Team |
Rounds |
Total |
| 1 |
Micaela Suhl |
Park |
75–73 |
148 (+6) |
| 2 |
Clara Martinez |
Park B |
87–72 |
159 (+17) |
| T3 |
Chloe Attema |
Dordt |
78–82 |
160 (+18) |
| T3 |
Naureen Kamaruzzaman |
Park B |
81–79 |
160 (+18) |
| T3 |
Olivia Meyering |
Dordt |
77–83 |
160 (+18) |
| 6 |
Johnna Johanson |
Park |
82–79 |
161 (+19) |
| 7 |
Kathy Gillett |
Park |
85–77 |
162 (+20) |
| 8 |
Josie Arms |
William Woods |
84–79 |
163 (+21) |
| 9 |
Kim Albertus |
Park |
84–80 |
164 (+22) |
| 10 |
Leah Hunter |
Northwestern (Iowa) |
82–85 |
167 (+25) |
