TEMPE - Sun Devil Women's Golf will participate in the Silverado Showdown running April 3-5 at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, California.
For the third consecutive season, No. 9 Arizona State will cap their regular season at this loaded event, featuring several highly-ranked teams and individuals. A strong field will be nothing new for Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's battle-tested unit, as they look to continue building upon their momentum gained in the Spring. Oregon and Colorado co-host this three-day event, which begins for the Sun Devils tomorrow at 8 AM MST on the first hole. Track the action via Golfstat live scoring at the following link.
COACH'S CORNER
"We want to maintain the level of play we have established this Spring and finish the regular season strong," Coach Farr-Kaye remarked. "This golf course and the conditions can present unique challenges that will help get us ready for postseason play."
"I am looking forward to seeing how the team steps up without Ashley," Coach Farr-Kaye added. "This a big opportunity for our five to prove themselves as we head down the stretch. They continue to push each other and handle the competition the right way."
LAST TIME OUT
Sun Devil Women's Golf finished second at the 2023 PING/ASU Invitational hosted at Papago Golf Club. In the 50th edition of the event, Sun Devils could be found all over the top of the leaderboard, as four of the Top-11 finishers were representatives of the Maroon & Gold. No. 11 Arizona State (-4/860) finished only behind No. 23 Northwestern for the team title, as both squads beat out three Top-10 teams. For Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team, it is yet another building block in what has been a fantastic Spring season.
Ashley Menne led the way for the Sun Devils, earning a tie for sixth place, her second straight Top-10 finish at the PING/ASU Invitational. She fired her second consecutive round under par (-1/71) to secure a spot in the Top-10. Not far behind her was Grace Summerhays, who made a late push that allowed her to shoot up the leaderboard. She elevated 34 spots by the end of the day, climbing into the Top-10 as she tied for ninth. Summerhays' 67 (-5) was the best round of any golfer today. Freshmen duo Beth Coulter and Paula Schulz-Hanssen showed no effects from the pressure of their first home tournament, as they each finished in a tie for 11th.
THE COMPETITION
According to Golfweek/Sagarin metrics, Arizona State has faced the fourth-toughest schedule in the country to this point of the season. Despite the difficult schedule, ASU boasts a 71-3-2 head-ot-head record. The competition at the Silverado Showdown will only help their strength of schedule, as Arizona State is one of three Top-10 and eight Top-25 teams heading to Napa this week. In total, 11 of the Top-40 teams in the nation will be in the field. All 17 teams are ranked inside the latest Golfstat Top-100.
#6 San Jose State
#8 Oregon
#9 Arizona State
#13 Texas A&M
#15 USC
#16 Northwestern
#22 Arizona
#24 Ohio State
#26 Pepperdine
#30 UCLA
#37 California
#55 Oregon State
#60 Washington
#78 Colorado
#85 Texas State
#96 Washington State
#100 San Francisco
With the amount of talented teams at the Silverado Showdown, there is bound to also be highly-ranked players. Despite Ashley Menne's absence, Arizona State still boasts three of the Top-70 golfers in the latest Golfstat polls (Summerhays, Schulz-Hanssen, Coulter). 12 of the Top-50 golfers in the nation will be in Napa to compete for the title. In total, 23 of the Top-100 golfers in the country are competing in the field.
THE FORMAT
The Silverado Showdown is three rounds of stroke play, with a round taking place each day Monday through Wednesday. Teams will start their round in staggered fashion at 8 AM MST each day, with the field undergoing an 8 AM shotgun start on Wednesday. An individual and team champion crowned after 54 holes. The Silverado Resort & Spa course is set up as a Par 72 at 6,146 yards.
THE LINEUP
Arizona State boasts one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the country, making qualifying for the lineup extremely competitive. Even without the presence of two-time All-American Ashley Menne, ASU enters the event as one of the favorites. That is because of golfers like Grace Summerhays, who earned the coveted No. 1 spot and will tee-off last tomorrow. Paula Schulz-Hanssen hasn't been playing like a freshman as of late, as she looks to continue her strong play out of the No. 2 spot. She is followed by another impressive freshman, as Beth Coulter has been consistent throughout the year and occupies the No. 3 spot. Calynne Rosholt is among the most decorated No. 4 options in the country, a indicator of the depth of the lineup. Amanda Linner earns a spot back in the lineup after competing as an individual in the last tournament.
1. Grace Summerhays
2. Paula Schulz-Hanssen
3. Beth Coulter
4. Calynne Rosholt
5. Amanda Linner
TEE TIMES (MST)
Arizona State will begin the first round of the Silverado Showdown Monday morning at 8:00 AM MST on the first hole.
THE COURSE
Silverado Resort is home to the PGA Tour Fortinet Championship and was named in 2021 by Golfweek magazine as one of the "Best Resort Courses" in California.
HISTORY AT SILVERADO SHOWDOWN
This will be the program's fourth appearance at the Silverado Showdown, competing in it each of the last two years. In 2022, Senior Alessandra Fanali (-7/209) could not have asked for a better result in the final regular season tournament of her career, as she claimed an impressive victory at the Silverado Showdown by three strokes. Fanali was great throughout the first two days, but still found herself trailing by three strokes with 18 holes left. The deficit did not faze her, as she quickly made it up and then some, cruising past the competition by a comfortable margin. By carding a 69 (-3) in the final round, Fanali was one of only two golfers to hit the 60's twice this week.
As a team, Arizona State had by far their best round of the tournament on the final day last year, moving up into a tie for seventh in the 16-team event. In 2021, the team finished tied for fourth behind Fanali's second-place effort. The other appearance in the Silverado Showdown for the Sun Devils came back in 2018.
SUN DEVILS IN THE RANKINGS
The Sun Devils have faced one of the nation's toughest schedules so far and still have managed to stay in the Top-25 all season. ASU has already climbed several spots since the start of the Spring, making one of the biggest ascents of any team. Coach Farr-Kaye's team has a huge opportunity to move up in those rankings with another strong performance at the PING/ASU Invitational. The Maroon & Gold entered the Top-10 for the first time all season, ranked No. 9 by both Golfweek and Golfstat.
TEAM RANKINGS (AS OF 3/31)
Golfweek/Sagarin: 9th
WGCA: 11th
Golfstat: 9th
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS (AS OF 3/31)
Not only is Arizona State present in the national team rankings, several Sun Devil individuals continue to jump up the rankings. Ashley Menne is the No. 23 ranked golfer in the nation according to Golfweek, coming in as the highest ranked golfer on the team. Paula Schulz-Hanssen, Beth Coulter, and Grace Summerhays are also ranked in the Top-70 according in at least one major national poll.
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS (AS OF 3/31)
Ashley Menne: 23 (Golfweek), 28 (Golfstat)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen: 29 (Golfweek), 59 (Golfstat)
Grace Summerhays: 56 (Golfstat), 80 (Golfweek)
Beth Coulter: 70 (Golfstat), 96 (Golfweek)
PAC-12 WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
April 17-19 (Phoenix, AZ)
For the first time since 2011, Arizona State will host the Pac-12 Women's Golf Championship in their fourth appearance in the state of Arizona. This will be the first time that the Sun Devils host at Papago Golf Club, a place that Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team has enjoyed plenty of success at. The Maroon & Gold will get a chance to win their first Pac-12 Championship since 2009 in front of their home fans. The nation's top conference annually offers one of the most competitive conference championship events. The event is free and open to the public.
2023 NCAA WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Arizona State and the Thunderbirds will host the NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championships for the third consecutive year, taking place at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale May 19-31. This is the final of successful three-year run as the host school of the most prestigious event in all of college golf. Don't miss your last chance to check out the top individuals and teams in the nation square off for the ultimate prize in your own backyard.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Live scoring for the Silverado Showdown will be provided by Golfstat at the following link. For the latest updates and information on the Sun Devil Women's Golf program, follow our Twitter/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilWGolf), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/sundevilwgolf/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com).
For the third consecutive season, No. 9 Arizona State will cap their regular season at this loaded event, featuring several highly-ranked teams and individuals. A strong field will be nothing new for Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's battle-tested unit, as they look to continue building upon their momentum gained in the Spring. Oregon and Colorado co-host this three-day event, which begins for the Sun Devils tomorrow at 8 AM MST on the first hole. Track the action via Golfstat live scoring at the following link.
COACH'S CORNER
"We want to maintain the level of play we have established this Spring and finish the regular season strong," Coach Farr-Kaye remarked. "This golf course and the conditions can present unique challenges that will help get us ready for postseason play."
"I am looking forward to seeing how the team steps up without Ashley," Coach Farr-Kaye added. "This a big opportunity for our five to prove themselves as we head down the stretch. They continue to push each other and handle the competition the right way."
LAST TIME OUT
Sun Devil Women's Golf finished second at the 2023 PING/ASU Invitational hosted at Papago Golf Club. In the 50th edition of the event, Sun Devils could be found all over the top of the leaderboard, as four of the Top-11 finishers were representatives of the Maroon & Gold. No. 11 Arizona State (-4/860) finished only behind No. 23 Northwestern for the team title, as both squads beat out three Top-10 teams. For Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team, it is yet another building block in what has been a fantastic Spring season.
Ashley Menne led the way for the Sun Devils, earning a tie for sixth place, her second straight Top-10 finish at the PING/ASU Invitational. She fired her second consecutive round under par (-1/71) to secure a spot in the Top-10. Not far behind her was Grace Summerhays, who made a late push that allowed her to shoot up the leaderboard. She elevated 34 spots by the end of the day, climbing into the Top-10 as she tied for ninth. Summerhays' 67 (-5) was the best round of any golfer today. Freshmen duo Beth Coulter and Paula Schulz-Hanssen showed no effects from the pressure of their first home tournament, as they each finished in a tie for 11th.
THE COMPETITION
According to Golfweek/Sagarin metrics, Arizona State has faced the fourth-toughest schedule in the country to this point of the season. Despite the difficult schedule, ASU boasts a 71-3-2 head-ot-head record. The competition at the Silverado Showdown will only help their strength of schedule, as Arizona State is one of three Top-10 and eight Top-25 teams heading to Napa this week. In total, 11 of the Top-40 teams in the nation will be in the field. All 17 teams are ranked inside the latest Golfstat Top-100.
#6 San Jose State
#8 Oregon
#9 Arizona State
#13 Texas A&M
#15 USC
#16 Northwestern
#22 Arizona
#24 Ohio State
#26 Pepperdine
#30 UCLA
#37 California
#55 Oregon State
#60 Washington
#78 Colorado
#85 Texas State
#96 Washington State
#100 San Francisco
With the amount of talented teams at the Silverado Showdown, there is bound to also be highly-ranked players. Despite Ashley Menne's absence, Arizona State still boasts three of the Top-70 golfers in the latest Golfstat polls (Summerhays, Schulz-Hanssen, Coulter). 12 of the Top-50 golfers in the nation will be in Napa to compete for the title. In total, 23 of the Top-100 golfers in the country are competing in the field.
THE FORMAT
The Silverado Showdown is three rounds of stroke play, with a round taking place each day Monday through Wednesday. Teams will start their round in staggered fashion at 8 AM MST each day, with the field undergoing an 8 AM shotgun start on Wednesday. An individual and team champion crowned after 54 holes. The Silverado Resort & Spa course is set up as a Par 72 at 6,146 yards.
THE LINEUP
Arizona State boasts one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the country, making qualifying for the lineup extremely competitive. Even without the presence of two-time All-American Ashley Menne, ASU enters the event as one of the favorites. That is because of golfers like Grace Summerhays, who earned the coveted No. 1 spot and will tee-off last tomorrow. Paula Schulz-Hanssen hasn't been playing like a freshman as of late, as she looks to continue her strong play out of the No. 2 spot. She is followed by another impressive freshman, as Beth Coulter has been consistent throughout the year and occupies the No. 3 spot. Calynne Rosholt is among the most decorated No. 4 options in the country, a indicator of the depth of the lineup. Amanda Linner earns a spot back in the lineup after competing as an individual in the last tournament.
1. Grace Summerhays
2. Paula Schulz-Hanssen
3. Beth Coulter
4. Calynne Rosholt
5. Amanda Linner
TEE TIMES (MST)
Arizona State will begin the first round of the Silverado Showdown Monday morning at 8:00 AM MST on the first hole.
| PAIRING | Arizona State, Ohio State, San Jose State |
| HOLE | 1 |
| TIME (MST) | GOLFER |
| 8:00 AM | Amanda Linner |
| 8:09 AM | Calynne Rosholt |
| 8:18 AM | Beth Coulter |
| 8:27 AM | Paula Schulz-Hanssen |
| 8:36 AM | Grace Summerhays |
THE COURSE
Silverado Resort is home to the PGA Tour Fortinet Championship and was named in 2021 by Golfweek magazine as one of the "Best Resort Courses" in California.
HISTORY AT SILVERADO SHOWDOWN
This will be the program's fourth appearance at the Silverado Showdown, competing in it each of the last two years. In 2022, Senior Alessandra Fanali (-7/209) could not have asked for a better result in the final regular season tournament of her career, as she claimed an impressive victory at the Silverado Showdown by three strokes. Fanali was great throughout the first two days, but still found herself trailing by three strokes with 18 holes left. The deficit did not faze her, as she quickly made it up and then some, cruising past the competition by a comfortable margin. By carding a 69 (-3) in the final round, Fanali was one of only two golfers to hit the 60's twice this week.
As a team, Arizona State had by far their best round of the tournament on the final day last year, moving up into a tie for seventh in the 16-team event. In 2021, the team finished tied for fourth behind Fanali's second-place effort. The other appearance in the Silverado Showdown for the Sun Devils came back in 2018.
SUN DEVILS IN THE RANKINGS
The Sun Devils have faced one of the nation's toughest schedules so far and still have managed to stay in the Top-25 all season. ASU has already climbed several spots since the start of the Spring, making one of the biggest ascents of any team. Coach Farr-Kaye's team has a huge opportunity to move up in those rankings with another strong performance at the PING/ASU Invitational. The Maroon & Gold entered the Top-10 for the first time all season, ranked No. 9 by both Golfweek and Golfstat.
TEAM RANKINGS (AS OF 3/31)
Golfweek/Sagarin: 9th
WGCA: 11th
Golfstat: 9th
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS (AS OF 3/31)
Not only is Arizona State present in the national team rankings, several Sun Devil individuals continue to jump up the rankings. Ashley Menne is the No. 23 ranked golfer in the nation according to Golfweek, coming in as the highest ranked golfer on the team. Paula Schulz-Hanssen, Beth Coulter, and Grace Summerhays are also ranked in the Top-70 according in at least one major national poll.
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS (AS OF 3/31)
Ashley Menne: 23 (Golfweek), 28 (Golfstat)
Paula Schulz-Hanssen: 29 (Golfweek), 59 (Golfstat)
Grace Summerhays: 56 (Golfstat), 80 (Golfweek)
Beth Coulter: 70 (Golfstat), 96 (Golfweek)
PAC-12 WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
April 17-19 (Phoenix, AZ)
For the first time since 2011, Arizona State will host the Pac-12 Women's Golf Championship in their fourth appearance in the state of Arizona. This will be the first time that the Sun Devils host at Papago Golf Club, a place that Coach Missy Farr-Kaye's team has enjoyed plenty of success at. The Maroon & Gold will get a chance to win their first Pac-12 Championship since 2009 in front of their home fans. The nation's top conference annually offers one of the most competitive conference championship events. The event is free and open to the public.
2023 NCAA WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Arizona State and the Thunderbirds will host the NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championships for the third consecutive year, taking place at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale May 19-31. This is the final of successful three-year run as the host school of the most prestigious event in all of college golf. Don't miss your last chance to check out the top individuals and teams in the nation square off for the ultimate prize in your own backyard.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Live scoring for the Silverado Showdown will be provided by Golfstat at the following link. For the latest updates and information on the Sun Devil Women's Golf program, follow our Twitter/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilWGolf), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/sundevilwgolf/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com).