MCPHERSON, Kan. – The Ranger women’s golf team started the 2009-10 in fine form, winning the Central Christian Fall Invitational on September 14-15. Northwestern shot a 345 on Monday and a 360 on Tuesday to take first place by 37 strokes. Stephanie Martin was the medalist with an 85-80—165.

Martin edged out the second place finisher by a stroke, as she was 25 over par. Three other Lady Ranger golfers finished in the top five places as Ida Arvidsson shot an 83-90—173 for third place. Cari Hall and Brittany Mead finished fourth and tied for fifth, carding a 85-95—180 and 87-94—181, respectively. Emilee Beard finished in eighth with a 92-95--187. Brittany Meredith shot 99-95—194 for 13^th, while Meagan Scott finished tied for 17^th with a 108-109—217.  

The women’s team will next compete in the South Central Kansas Fall Invitational hosted by Southwestern College (Kan.) at the Winfield Country Club on September 21-22.

NORTHWESTERN MEN’S INDIVIDUAL SCORES (29 golfers)

Finish   Player                          Rd. 1    Rd. 2    Total    +/- Par

1          Stephanie Martin            85         80         165       +25

3          Ida Arvidsson                83         90         173       +33

4          Cari Hall                        85         95         180       +40

T5         Brittany Mead                87         94         181       +41

8          Emilee Beard                   92         95         187       +47

13         Brittany Meredith           99         95         194       +54

17         Meagan Scott                108       109       217       +77

MEN’S TEAM SCORES

Finish   Team                            Rd. 1    Rd. 2    Total    +/- Par

1.         Northwestern Okla. St.    345       360       705       +145

2.         Seminole State CC         371       371       742       +182

T3.        Barton County CC         458       459       917       +357

T3.        Colby CC                      471       446       917       +357