Pioneers Win 2011 Clarke Spring Invitational

2011 Clarke Spring Invitational
Site: LaComa Golf Club - East Dubuque, Illinois and Thunder Hills Golf Club - Peosta, Iowa

Result: UW-Platteville in 1st, 708 (348-360)
Top Performer: Kelsey Lieving; 25-over, 167 (84-83), second

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville women’s golf team extended its first round lead from 20 strokes to 37 en route to winning the Clarke Spring Invitational on Sunday. The Pioneers shot a second round 360 for a two-day total of 708 (348-360), 37 strokes ahead of host Clarke, who posted a 745 (368-377).

Kelsey Lieving was the top individual for the Pioneers with a second-place finish, shooting a 167 (84-83). She shot two birdies and had 15 pars over the course of 36 holes. Dena Hugen Stevens of William Penn edged Lieving for the individual title by one stroke, shooting a 166 (85-81).

Right behind her was Ellyn Subak, who finished third, with a 173 (83-90). Kellsey Welter was tied for sixth with a 180 (88-92). Tricia Pawelski was 11th with a 188 (93-95) and Helen Wilson was 17th with a 198 (100-98).