Menlo College Women’s Golf started their 2026-27 season at the Westminster Wasatch Invitational with the first round played at Glenmoor Golf Club in South Jordan, Utah. The team posted an improved performance, finishing eighth out of 14 teams and surpassing Jessup.
The Oaks shot a 21-over-par 309, which was 14 strokes better than their round one score at this same tournament last year, marking a significant progress to begin the season.
Sophomore Kim Penzold from Rathenow, Germany led Menlo with a tied-for-12th place finish and a 2-over-par 74. Penzold recorded two birdies on the front nine and followed with a stretch of par or birdie on 10 of the last 11 holes.
Freshman Clara Yuan also made a strong collegiate debut with a 3-over-par 75, placing 18th overall. She recorded 10 pars and two birdies. Sophomore Laura Goertzen tallied a 7-over-par 79 to tie for 52nd, while sophomore Ester Otiepkova shot 9-over-par 81 for a tied 59th place.
Menlo is set to return to Glenmoor Golf Club for the final round of the tournament the following day with an 8:30 a.m. Mountain Time tee time.
CSB Take
Menlo College Women’s Golf showed promising early results, significantly improving their opening round score from last year and demonstrating individual player strides. Kim Penzold’s leadership performance highlights the potential within the team. Their momentum will be critical as they prepare for the final round and the rest of the 2026-27 season.
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