1 2015 WOMEN’S GOLF GATOR INVITATIONAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tournament Field ............................................... 1 THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015 Schedule of Events ............................................ 1 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Registration Tournament Pairings ........................................ 2 2nd Floor Team Area of Mark Bostick GC Course Map ......................................................... 3 7:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Practice Round Tee Times Mark Bostick Golf Course ..............................4 6:30 p.m. Tournament Dinner Hole-by-Hole Guide .................................... 5-10 Gator Room at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Florida Coaching Staff ....................................11 FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015 2014-15 Florida Gators ...................................12 7 a.m. Practice Facilities Open 2014-15 Florida Season Stats .................13-14 9 a.m. - 11:06 a.m. Round 1 Tee Times off #1 and #10 tee Gator Women’s Invite History .....................15 Gator Women’s Invite Records ...................16 SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015 2014 Gator Women’s Invite ..........................17 7 a.m. Practice Facilities Open Participating Teams ..................................18-25 9 a.m. - 11:06 a.m. Round 2 Tee Times off #1 and #10 tee Sponsors .............................................................25 SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015 7 a.m. Practice Facilities Open SUNTRUST GATOR WOMEN’S 9:15 a.m. Final Round Shotgun INVITATIONAL STAFF Awards Ceremony immediately following play TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Emily Glaser ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR Janice Olivencia GOLF PROGRAM COORDINATOR Brenda Lembo COMMUNICATIONS Brianne Wigley SCOREBOARD Lady Gator Boosters PARTICIPATING TEAMS HOSPITALITY AND MARKETING Julie Hackney Laura Spieth Arizona Clemson Denver ATHLETIC TRAINER Connie Andrews FIU Florida FSU DIRECTOR OF GOLF Scott Hampton ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF GOLF Pete Mariano GRU Kent State Missouri GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Paul Hamilton NC State Ohio State Penn State Tulane UCF UTSA 2 TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS-FIRST ROUND HOLE #1 HOLE #10 9:00 AM Florida, Arizona, FSU #5 9:00 AM Kent State, Penn State, Clemson #5 9:09 Florida, Arizona, FSU #4 9:09 Kent State, Penn State, Clemson #4 9:18 Florida, Arizona, FSU #3 9:18 Kent State, Penn State, Clemson #3 9:27 Florida, Arizona, FSU #2 9:27 Kent State, Penn State, Clemson #2 9:36 Florida, Arizona, FSU #1 9:36 Kent State, Penn State, Clemson #1 9:45 NC State, Ohio State, Tulane #5 9:45 GRU, FIU, Missouri #5 9:54 NC State, Ohio State, Tulane #4 9:54 GRU, FIU, Missouri #4 10:03 NC State, Ohio State, Tulane #3 10:03 GRU, FIU, Missouri #3 10:12 NC State, Ohio State, Tulane #2 10:12 GRU, FIU, Missouri #2 10:21 NC State, Ohio State, Tulane #1 10:21 GRU, FIU, Missouri #1 10:30 UTSA, UCF, Denver #5 10:30 UF Ind, AZ Ind, FSU Ind 10:39 UTSA, UCF, Denver #4 10:39 NC State Ind, OSU Ind, UF Ind 10:48 UTSA, UCF, Denver #3 10:48 PSU Ind, UCF Ind, FIU Ind 10:57 UTSA, UCF, Denver #2 11:06 UTSA, UCF, Denver #1 Camilla Hedberg Anna Young Senior Senior 3 MARK BOSTICK GOLF COURSE COURSE MAP 4 MARK BOSTICK GOLF COURSE For over 80 years, the Mark Bostick Golf Course has anchored the northwest Hole-by-hole Breakdown corner of the University of Florida’s Gainesville campus. Although the course #1 - Par 4, 358 yards was originally designed by renowned architect Donald Ross during the 1920s, it has evolved over the years to take on its own distinct personality, most recently #2 - Par 3, 150 yards completing a $600,000 renovation in August. #3 - Par 5, 502 yards Since 1962, the Mark Bostick Golf Course (formerly the Gainesville Golf and #4 - Par 4, 400 yards Country Club) has been home to the Gators. The Florida golf program moved into a new era in 2001, when it began playing on a full-renovated course. While #5 - Par 4, 389 yards improvements and additions have been made over the years, the $1.8-million #6 - Par 3, 177 yards clubhouse renovation and a $4-million course renovation in 2001 was the first full-scale renovation in 20 years. #7 - Par 5, 522 yards The University of Florida hired Jacksonville-based architect Bobby Weed to #8 - Par 3, 158 yards head up the renovation. With the help of an experienced staff, he constructed #9 - Par 4, 355 yards a challenging course for collegiate golfers. #10 - Par 4, 380 yards Par at the course remained 70 after the renovation, but the yardage was increased to 6,701. #11 - Par 3, 129 yards Some holes changed only slightly, keeping some familiarity, while others #12 - Par 5, 475 yards were completely redesigned to challenge golfers day-in and day-out. Both #13 - Par 4, 403 yards the men’s and the women’s golf teams host tournaments at Mark Bostick Golf Course in the spring of each year. #14 - Par 4, 345 yards The Mark Bostick Golf Course plays host to the annual Gator Invitational #15 - Par 3, 166 yards and Gator Women’s Golf Invitational, in addition to the yearly Gator Golf Day, #16 - Par 4, 388 yards where alumni and current PGA and LPGA Tour players return each year to give their time and money to continue the winning tradition of the UF golf program. #17 - Par 4, 320 yards The course has also hosted the Southeastern Conference Championship, as #18 - Par 4, 385 yards well as various state tournaments. course facts • Located less than a mile from campus, the University Golf Course and the Guy Bostick Clubhouse (home of the men’s and women’s golf teams) is situated on 110 acres of heavily tree-lined, softly rolling terrain. • A $1.1-million clubhouse was completed in the summer of 1998 on the site of the original clubhouse, thanks to a donation from former UF student and Gator Booster Guy Bostick. • The course went through a $4-million renovation in 2001, which included new tees and fairway surfaces, 140-plus bunkers, triple-row irrigation and a newly-designed practice facility for the teams. • In the summer of 2008, the University Athletic Association spent $1.8 million for renovations on the interior and exterior of the clubhouse. The updated clubhouse features renovated locker rooms for both UF teams with wooden lockers and a new team lounge area. New offices were added for the UF golf coaches and the pro shop, snack bar and public locker rooms were renovated and expanded. The new entryway features trophy cases that display UF golf championship trophies and highlight the program’s success. • The Chris M. Kane Golf Practice Complex opened in the spring of 2012. The 56-by-32 foot state-of-the-art facility features fitness and club fitting/repair rooms, a putting lab and two separate, covered, hitting bays equipped with the latest swing analysis equipment. • The course went through a $600,000 renovation in the summer of 2014, which included an overhaul of the putting greens, sand traps and team practice areas. The course now features state-of-the-art greens of Ultradwarf, a new turf that has become the standard for Florida putting surfaces. The renovation also resulted in re-sanded greens and friendlier shots at the flag, thanks to the removal of some trees in decline, plus some heavy-trimming of branches throughout the course. 5 MARK BOSTICK GOLF COURSE HOLE #1 Par 4 • 358 Yards The course begins with a simple par-four that offers golfers a chance for an easy birdie. A well-placed tee shot down the middle of the wide fairway will eliminate the large sand trap on the left from being a factor. The medium-size green is guarded by a series of traps to the right. HOLE #2 Par 3 • 150 Yards On the second, golfers face the first of five par-threes that are complicated by wind and overhanging trees. Water comes into play for the first time, and can play a factor in club selection. Although the green is large, it breaks sharply towards the water. HOLE #3 Par 5 • 502 Yards At 502 yards, the third hole is Mark Bostick Golf Course’s longest, and one of its most deceptive. A long drive towards the right side of the fairway will leave an uphill approach shot towards the two-tiered green. 6 MARK BOSTICK GOLF COURSE HOLE #4 Par 4 • 400 Yards The fourth hole has a wide fairway that bends towards the left. A tee shot placed on the right side will leave a difficult approach over the lining trees. There is plenty of open space to the right, which can present players with a difficult lie when the rough is high. HOLE #5 Par 4 • 389 Yards This par-four hole runs parallel to 34th Street, so a solid drive is crucial to avoid going out of bounds and to keep away from the trees on the left. The view from the tee box is obstructed by a short mound, creating a blind first shot. HOLE #6 Par 3 • 177 Yards This par-three plays much longer than the 177 yards listed on the scorecard. Players need to be aware of the overhanging tree branches that can take distance off of a good shot. Balls that are hit too far will fall off of a steep hill that lurks in the back. 7 MARK BOSTICK GOLF COURSE HOLE #7 Par 5 • 522 Yards The seventh hole begins with a downhill tee shot into a narrow valley that is guarded by bunkers to the left and trees to the right. Like No. 3, players will be faced with an uphill approach shot that appears closer than the distance listed. High mounds surrounding the small elevated green make this an ideal hole for an aggressive fairway shot and a possible birdie opportunity.