GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Point Loma Nazarene University women’s golf team finished third out of 16 teams at the RJGA Shootout at Estrella, marking a strong start to their 2026-27 season.
The Sea Lions entered the final round in fourth place after shooting a team score of 294 on Monday. They improved by one stroke in the second round on Tuesday, carding a 293, which elevated them to third place overall.
Summer Schafer led the team with a three-under-par 69 on Tuesday. She began her round with an eagle on the par-four first hole and added two consecutive birdies on the front nine. Schafer was the only player to record an eagle on Tuesday and one of just two in the entire tournament. Her performance moved her up from sixth place to finish second individually.
Annika Yturralde also had a strong showing, shooting a one-over 73 for the second consecutive day. Her consistent play helped her climb from a tie for 13th place to a tie for sixth individually.
Other notable individual performances for the Sea Lions included Allie Nguyen, who improved from tied 47th to tied 23rd after a one-over 73 Tuesday. Estibaly Garcia and Cristen Legaspi both tied for 25th place, and Giana Gunasayan tied for 33rd.
Point Loma’s next tournament is the Westminster Wasatch Invitational, scheduled for September 20-21 in South Jordan, Utah.
CSB Take
The Point Loma Sea Lions women’s golf team demonstrated depth and resilience by moving up in the standings during their season-opening tournament. Summer Schafer’s eagle and low round underscored the squad’s potential to compete at a high level both individually and as a team. This strong start builds positive momentum heading into their next competition and bodes well for their 2026-27 campaign.
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