Tuesday, September 19
Tacoma, Wash.
All Day
USC
at
Leadership and Golf Invitational
Players Mentioned
/ Women's Golf
/ Women's Golf
/ Women's Golf
/ Women's Golf
/ Women's Golf
USC's Amari Avery Claims Individual Title, As Trojans Win Leadership and Golf Invitational At Chambers Bay
September 19, 2023 | Women's Golf
Amari Avery clinched her fifth tournament title as a Trojan as she broke the program record for the most career rounds in the 60s (23)
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. -Â USC women's golf steamrolled its competition with a 31-stroke advantage in its first team title of the 2023-24 season. Junior Amari Avery was at the helm of this dominant performance as she clinched the individual title at the Leadership and Golf Invitational at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, Wash.
Â
The Women of Troy saw only a few setbacks in their first hint of action in the fall portion of the golf schedule, as all four counting scorers finished within the top-five spots on the leaderboard. As a team, they combined to shoot 27-under-par (837) in three rounds of action. This mark was the lowest total USC has put together since it posted a 39-under-par tournament at the Icon Invitational in February 2022. It is the largest victory since the Trojans won by 34 strokes at The Gold Rush tournament in February 2021.Â
Â
"This was a really good week from start to finish and Tiffany and I are thrilled we were able to leave with a trophy," head coach Justin Silverstein said. "The entire roster prepared hard and smart for this event, and we love to see that hard work pay off. I'm so happy for Amari to get to win No. 5 and break our rounds in the 60s record while doing it. She's been an incredible asset to our program, and we appreciate her hard work."
Â
This tournament played a massive role in Avery's legacy, as she broke the USC record for most rounds in the 60s for a career (23) and moved up into a tie for the second most wins in a career (5).Â
Â
Avery rattled off her best performance in round three of the tournament as she posted a 67 (-5); the junior birdied four holes on the front side and three on the back. Avery had to move up just one spot to clinch another tournament title, as she finished nine-under-par for the invitational.Â
Â
In the silver medal spot, sophomore Catherine Park and senior Brianna Navarrosa tied each other at seven-under-par. Navarrosa utilized one of the best rounds in the tournament, as tallied a 67 (-5). The senior's round was highlighted by her final four holes on the front, as she went birdie, eagle, birdie and birdie to finish the front side four-under-par. Park did just the opposite, as the majority of her success came after the turn. Park gifted herself three birdies on the back side to finish the round with a 69 (-3), which put her at seven-under-par for the tournament.Â
Â
Senior Christine Wang came in as the final counting score for the Women of Troy, as she was one-over-par for the day and two-under-par for the tournament. Freshman Bailey Shoemaker placed tied for 13th in her first collegiate appearance, finishing the tournament one-over-par after posting a 74 on the day (+2).Â
Â
Up next, the Trojans head to Chicago to compete in the Windy City Classic on Oct. 2.Â
Â
For more information on the USC women's golf team, a complete schedule, and results, please visit USCTrojans.com. Fans of the Trojans can follow the team on Instagram and on X (formerly Twitter) @USCWomensGolf.
Â
Â
The Women of Troy saw only a few setbacks in their first hint of action in the fall portion of the golf schedule, as all four counting scorers finished within the top-five spots on the leaderboard. As a team, they combined to shoot 27-under-par (837) in three rounds of action. This mark was the lowest total USC has put together since it posted a 39-under-par tournament at the Icon Invitational in February 2022. It is the largest victory since the Trojans won by 34 strokes at The Gold Rush tournament in February 2021.Â
Â
"This was a really good week from start to finish and Tiffany and I are thrilled we were able to leave with a trophy," head coach Justin Silverstein said. "The entire roster prepared hard and smart for this event, and we love to see that hard work pay off. I'm so happy for Amari to get to win No. 5 and break our rounds in the 60s record while doing it. She's been an incredible asset to our program, and we appreciate her hard work."
Â
This tournament played a massive role in Avery's legacy, as she broke the USC record for most rounds in the 60s for a career (23) and moved up into a tie for the second most wins in a career (5).Â
Â
Avery rattled off her best performance in round three of the tournament as she posted a 67 (-5); the junior birdied four holes on the front side and three on the back. Avery had to move up just one spot to clinch another tournament title, as she finished nine-under-par for the invitational.Â
Â
In the silver medal spot, sophomore Catherine Park and senior Brianna Navarrosa tied each other at seven-under-par. Navarrosa utilized one of the best rounds in the tournament, as tallied a 67 (-5). The senior's round was highlighted by her final four holes on the front, as she went birdie, eagle, birdie and birdie to finish the front side four-under-par. Park did just the opposite, as the majority of her success came after the turn. Park gifted herself three birdies on the back side to finish the round with a 69 (-3), which put her at seven-under-par for the tournament.Â
Â
Senior Christine Wang came in as the final counting score for the Women of Troy, as she was one-over-par for the day and two-under-par for the tournament. Freshman Bailey Shoemaker placed tied for 13th in her first collegiate appearance, finishing the tournament one-over-par after posting a 74 on the day (+2).Â
Â
Up next, the Trojans head to Chicago to compete in the Windy City Classic on Oct. 2.Â
Â
For more information on the USC women's golf team, a complete schedule, and results, please visit USCTrojans.com. Fans of the Trojans can follow the team on Instagram and on X (formerly Twitter) @USCWomensGolf.
Â
Moneyball for Golf: How the Women of Troy are on the Cutting Edge | SC Features
Wednesday, May 14
Trojans Live: Brianna Navarrosa (9/19/22)
Tuesday, September 20
