Keep Up with Ole Miss Women’s Golf This Summer

Photo courtesy Joshua McCoy, Ole Miss Athletics

Throughout the summer, OleMissSports.com will check in with current and former Rebels who are spending the summer honing their games on the links. Ole Miss will be represented at some of the top tournaments this summer. Take a look at the playing schedules and results below:

Returning Players:

Alison Hovatter

Hovatter’s Summer Schedule:

Sofia Idoyaga

Torneo Final Del Ranking Argentino (May 28-31)

Idoyaga, who returned to her native Argentina for the summer, played in the final ranking event and fired a three round score of 227 (76-74-77). It was Idoyaga’s lone summer event on the schedule

Link to Results

Abby Newton

June 2: USGA Women’s Open Qualifier

Newton played in a sectional qualifier for the 2015 USGA Women’s Open at the Woodlands Country Club. Newton finished tied for 46th place with a two round score of 162.

Link to Newton’s Scorecard

Newton’s Summer Schedule:

June: 15-20: WWGA Women’s Western Am

July 7-8: NTPGA Texas Women’s Open

July 10-12: Cactus Tour

(Note: Newton will apply to play as an amateur)

July 20-24: TGA/WTGA State Am

Incoming Players:

Kie Purdom

May 18: USGA Women’s Open Qualifier
Purdom, who will join the Ole Miss squad in the fall, fired a two-round score of 172 (87-85–172) to finish in 62nd place in the qualifier.

Link to Purdom’s Scorecard

Purdom’s Summer Schedule:

June 15-20: WWG Women’s Western Am

June 29-July 2: The Bubba Conlee

July 6-7: Trusted Choice Big I State Qualifier

July 9-10: The Marion Miley

July 16: USGA Women’s Am Qualifier

July 20-23: AJGA Jr. at Owensboro

Ole Miss Alumnae:

Dori Carter
June 3-4: Manulife LPGA Classic
Dori Carter most recently played at the Manulife LPGA Classic June 3-4 at the Whistle Bear Golf Club in Cambridge, Ontario. Carter fired a two-round score of 3-under par, 141 (72-69 — 141), but didn’t make the cut.

Link to Carter’s Recent Results

Haley (Millsap) Italia
May 29: USGA Women’s Open Qualifier
Hayley Italia qualified for the 2015 USGA Women’s Open through a sectional qualifier at Sugar Mill Country Club. She fired a two-round score of 142 (70-72–142) and took runner-up honors. She will play in the 2015 US Women’s Open Championship July 9-12 in Lancaster, Pa.

Link to Results 

Natalie Gleadall
June 3-4: Manulife LPGA Classic
Natalie Gleadall recently competed tat the Manulife LPGA Classic in her native Ontario. Gleadall made the field by going through a qualifier. Gleadall opened the tournament strong by firing a 68 in the opening round followed by a 72 which pushed her into the final rounds. She closed the tournament with a 288 (68-72-70-78 — 288), which placed her in 68th place.

Link To Results

Ericka Schneider
June 5-7: Firekeepers Casino Hotel Championship
Ericka Schneider is in her first year on the Symetra Tour. She has played in six tournaments this season and most recently played at the Firekeepers Casino Hotel Championship. She fired a two round 150 (73-77 — 150) but didn’t make the cut.

Link To Results