April 23, 2007

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Fourth ranked West Florida continued their dominance through final round at the GSC Women's Golf Championship. West Florida won by an astounding 44 strokes. Sarah Nicholson (Cedar Falls, Iowa / Cedar Falls HS) won her first tournament of the season. Four of the top five finishers were Argonauts.

West Florida shot a 601 (297-304) for the tournament. Arkansas Tech was second with a 645 (322-323). Nicholson shot a 146, +2 (70-76) for a first place finish. She outlasted teammate Vicky Jackson (Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. / Ft. Walton Beach HS) who shot a 150, +6 (72-78). Clara Fornella (Montevideo, Uruguay) was in contention throughout. She posted a 151, +7 (78-73) for a third place finish. Natalia Espinosa (Bogota, Colombia) shot a 155, +11 (77-78) for fifth place. Rachel Christ (Charlotte, N.C. / Univ. of Charlotte) contributed with a 165, +21 (88-77) for 14th place.

The win marks the fourth team tournament title of the 2006-07 season. Nicholson is the second individual to medal. The Argos had a 24 shot lead after the first round. For detailed results and stats go to the women's golf schedule page at goargos.com.

The tournament was hosted by the par 72, 5,834 yard Hot Springs Country Club in Hot Springs, Ark. West Florida prepares for the NCAA II South Regional Championships on April 30 - May 2.