BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - After a record setting weekend at the Savannah Lakes Invitational, The Lee University women's golf team swept the Gulf South Conference weekly awards as announced by the league on Thursday. Banthita "Pearl" Phoncharatkun was named GSC golfer of the week after taking the individual title and Emilia Nordström earned GSC freshman of the week.
Phoncharatkun shot a four under 212 (69-74-69) in the three rounds. She tied Lander University senior Kajsa Lindqvist after the 54 holes, but then the Phoncharatkun won the playoff hole to take the title. It was the first title for her at Lee University.
The Lady Flames finished the tournament eleven over as a team. They took the title by seven strokes. Lee shot a 875 (292-291-292) over the 54 holes. It was the lowest ever score over 54 holes in program history.
Nordström competed as an individual at the Savannah Lakes Invitational for the Lady Flames. She came in fourth. She shot a 218 (72-70-76) over the three rounds. The second round 70 was -2 for the round and was her career best.
The Lady Flames will be back in action on October 7-8 at the LeeAnn Noble Memorial Tournament hosted by the University of North Georgia.