University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
Lady Bison Bay Point Classic
Fairways to Sunshine: Upstate Women's Golf Hits Panama City's Bay Point
3/20/2024 9:19:00 PM | Women's Golf
PANAMA CITY, FL -- The USC Upstate women's golf team heads to the Sunshine State to compete in the Lady Bison Bay Point Classic, hosted by Lipscomb University. After taking a year's hiatus from the event, Upstate women's golf won the 2022 version as a team, shooting 312-307-297-916. This event will be their second trip to Florida this spring, as they competed in the Sea Best Intercollegiate in February.
Head coach Todd Lawton spoke optimistically about the upcoming tournament, "The finish last week was solid, and we are looking forward to keeping some momentum going." He emphasized the significance of competing at Bay Point, a coastal locale, noting its importance as the conference championship location. Lawton expressed confidence in the team's past success at Bay Point, stating, "We've had success here and look forward to the week and giving Mudmee (Yord-in) another go around on the first course she won a collegiate tournament her freshman year."
Quick Hitters:
- In 2020-2021, Suwarin Yord-in, won the Bay Point Intercollegiate shooting a 74-76-150.
- This marks the third time as a program since the 2018-2019 season that they have multiple tournaments in Florida.
- Upstate women's golf has finished in the top 5 in six of seven tournaments this season.
- Ivy League Championship? Three of the six Ivy League playing members are competing in the classic.
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Tournament Information:
Lady Bison Bay Point Classic | March 21-23
Bay Point Golf Club | Panama City Golf Club
11 Teams Competing
( ) Indicates Top 100 Ranking:
Abilene Christian, Albany, Austin Peay, Dartmouth, Harvard, Lipscomb, Mount St. Mary's, North Alabama, UNC Asheville, USC Upstate, Yale (89)
Tournament Lineup:
1. Preaw Nontarux (Sr., Lampang, Thailand)
2. Suwarin Yord-in (Sr., Bangkok, Thailand)
3. Supatta Puttanavarat (Fr., Chonburi, Thailand)
4. Rylie Kosney (So. Sacramento, Calif.)
5. Alexis Rieli (Jr., Apopka, Fla.)
Indiv. - Madison Dixon (Fr., Boiling Springs, SC)
About The Course:
Originally designed by Bruce Devlin in 1986 (as Lagoon Legends) and renovated by Nicklaus Design in 2005, Bay Point Golf Club is the only Nicklaus Design golf course in Northwest Florida. With 18 holes of Championship Golf, Bay Point Golf Club is one of the top resort destinations along the Emerald Coast. The par 72 Nicklaus Design championship layout stretches a little over 7,000 yards from the back tees with a challenging course rating of 74.5 and a slope of 137. It has hosted numerous regional and local events, including the USGA U.S. Open Local Qualifier in 2016 & 2021.
Recognized for its premium conditioning and risk-reward opportunities, The Nicklaus Course is set against the backdrop of St. Andrew's Bay and a marshland wildlife sanctuary. Panoramic vistas of the bay, marsh, and scenic wetlands abound throughout the course. An excellent test for all golfers, the Nicklaus course features five tees stretching from 4,100 to nearly 7,100 yards. Whether you are a Professional golfer or beginner enthusiast, Bay Point offers plenty.
In the summer of 2018, The Nicklaus Course underwent a greens conversion involving the full-till process. This process included the original specs of the greens sprigged with Tif-Eagle Bermuda-Grass, a significant upgrade to the ultra-dwarf grass. The green renovation has improved year-round course playability, green speeds, and receptiveness.
The renovation also included all new green-side bunkers on all the holes on the Nicklaus Couse. The course opened for public play starting October 8th, 2018. Located minutes from the white, sandy beaches of Panama City Beach, near Rosemary Beach and 30A. We're also conveniently situated for residents and visitors in Destin, FL. Our championship course is carved from Northwest Florida's natural terrain of scrub oaks, pines, and saltwater marshes. You'll find our award-winning golf course layout to be unique, challenging, and unforgettable.
Weather Information:
Friday may start with showers, followed by scattered thunderstorms later in the day. The high will be around 73°F with southeasterly winds at 10 to 20 mph. There's a 60% chance of rain, with the possibility of locally heavy rainfall.
Saturday might see an early shower, but skies will gradually clear from mostly cloudy to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Expect a high of 72°F with north-northwesterly winds at 15 to 25 mph.
On Sunday, anticipate generally sunny conditions with a few afternoon clouds. The high temperature will be near 75°F. Winds are expected to come from the east-northeast at 10 to 15 mph.
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