By Elizabeth Luke
Taylor women's golf team competed against Indiana Wesleyan in their first official team match last Saturday at Wildcat Creek Golf Course in Kokomo, Ind.
The Wildcats outshot the Trojans 421 to 373. Freshman Elaina Mellott led the pack with an impressive score of 98 for Taylor in the harsh winds and cold temperatures. Sophomore Meagan Devries and senior Jenna Fahlen were close behind, scoring 101 and 102, respectively.
"It was great to finally play on the course and spend the day with TUWG," said senior Hope Knowling. "I'm grateful that we now have better idea of our strengths and weaknesses and what we need to work on in practice."
One thing they need to work on is practicing on outdoor greens. "The weather conditions have not been conducive this year so we have only practiced on an actual course one time," said head coach Julie Flores.
After much thought and prayer, Flores committed to join Cam Andry in the startup of the women's golf program this year. With their new leader and enough girls to complete the team, the women's team was prepared to compete.
"Regardless of our setbacks, I am pleased with the girls attitudes and performance overall this weekend," Flores said. "I see a promising season as they continue to work hard."
The team recently withdrew from a tournament taking place over spring break since only three players were available. They will still meet the men's golf team in Nashville to travel to Florida for a week of intensive practice.
Their next competition is the Saint Francis Spring Invitational in Fort Wayne on April 5-6.
