FARMINGTON, Utah (February 8, 2023) – After a very impressive performance at the Falcon Florida Classic, Idaho’s Kyndall Newman has been named Women’s Golfer of the Week in the Big Sky Conference.
This marks the first award the league has announced since October.
Newman finished in fourth place, shooting a four-under 212 (68, 73, 71) to secure the top-five finish.
For Newman, her 68 in the opening round marks her lowest round as a Vandal. She had 13 birdies, which was the most in the tournament. Her fourth-place finish is the second-best in her career, and the 212 is her best tournament finish by five strokes.
Additionally, it is her second top-five finish of the season.
As a team, the Vandals finished in second to secure their best team finish since the Big Sky Championship in 2019. The team place four women’s golfers in the top-11.
Others Nominated: Jennifer Koga (SAC)
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Previous Winners
September 14, 2022:
Jessica Zelasko, Weber State
September 21, 2022:
Jennifer Koga, Sac State & Scarlet Weidig Velazquez, Montana State
September 28, 2022:
Scarlet Weidig Velazquez, Montana State
October 5, 2022:
Aerin Song, Weber State
October 12, 2022:
Jennifer Koga, Sacramento State
October 19, 2022:
Tyler Erickson, Idaho State
October 27, 2022:
Yvonne Vinceri, Idaho