The Houston Christian University (HCU) women’s golf team is set to begin its spring season at the Texas State Invitational, February 2–3, in New Braunfels, Texas.
Tournament Details
The 54-hole tournament will be played at Landa Park Golf Course, a par-72 course spanning 5,803 yards. Two rounds are scheduled for Monday, February 2, with the final round on Tuesday, February 3. Both days will feature an 8:15 a.m. CT shotgun start, and live scoring will be available through Scoreboard on Clippd.
HCU enters the tournament following a successful fall season, which included top-five team finishes at The Lady Clerico and the Red Raider Invitational. The team also achieved its lowest team score of the semester at the Golf Iconic Classic.
Key Players
Natcha Makmanee led the Huskies in the fall with a stroke average of 71.22, highlighted by a third-place finish at the Golf Iconic Classic with a score of seven-under 209. Alyssa Stewart averaged 74.3 strokes per round and finished in the top-10 at The Lady Clerico. Hailey Hendershott recorded the lowest single round of the fall season for HCU, a six-under 66 at the Golf Iconic Classic.
The HCU team competing at the Texas State Invitational will consist of Alyssa Stewart, Natcha Makmanee, Alejandra Ferrer, Sara Pihlajamäki, and Hailey Hendershott. Abigail O’Brien, Serena Churchill, and Abigail Inocian will participate as individuals.
HCU will face a field of 15 teams, including Texas State, St. Mary’s (TX), West Texas A&M, Creighton, Loyola Chicago, Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, Tarleton State, Lamar, UT Rio Grande Valley, UIW, Stephen F. Austin, Prairie View A&M, East Texas A&M, the University of Texas at Dallas, and Houston Christian.
Following the Texas State Invitational, the Huskies are scheduled to compete at the Islanders Classic in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 16–17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dates will the Texas State Invitational be held?
The Texas State Invitational will be held February 2–3.
Where will the tournament take place?
The tournament will be held at Landa Park Golf Course in New Braunfels, Texas.
Who led the HCU women’s golf team in stroke average during the fall season?
Natcha Makmanee led the Huskies with a stroke average of 71.22 during the fall season.
What factors might influence the HCU women’s golf team’s performance at the Texas State Invitational and beyond?
