April 19, 2012
The Vanderbilt women’s golf team closes out its regular season this Friday through Sunday at the Blessings Golf Club in Fayetteville, Ark., for the 2012 SEC Championships. The Blessings Golf Club will be set up as a par-72, 6,234-yard layout.
The Commodores, ranked 10th in the latest Golfstat rankings, are one of eight SEC teams ranked in the top 25. Only Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss are currently not ranked in the top 25,
Vanderbilt will send senior Marina Alex, the 2010 SEC Medalist, juniors Lauren Stratton and Anna Leigh Keith, sophomore Rene Sobolewski, and freshman Irina Gabasa.
“This will be a tough test for us, but we’re ready for the challenge,” said Vanderbilt head coach Greg Allen. “This golf course allows for some good scores, but also, if you miss the fairway, you can post some big numbers. We are looking forward to getting out there and giving it our best.”
Vanderbilt finished seventh at last year’s championship, with Anna Leigh Keith posting the team’s best result with an eighth-place finish.
Event:2012 SEC Championship
Site:Blessings Golf Club, Fayetteville, Ark.
Course Setup:Par 72, 6,234 yards
Format: Three-day, 54-holes. Fixed tee times off of number one and number 12.
Defending Team Champion:Auburn (864), Runner up – Alabama (875)
Defending Individual Champion:Erica Popson, Tennessee (210)
Vanderbilt History at SEC’s:The Commodores have won one team title (2004), and finished runner up one time (2010). Individually, Marina Alex and May Wood (2004) have claimed medalist honors.
