Edward Waters women's golf team is now more mobile, thanks to Players Championship
The Edward Waters women's golf team is rolling.
The Players Championship presented the EWC program with a van on April 5 to travel to tournaments and practice sessions, two years after making a $50,000 grant to help reinstate women's golf at the university.
Access to safe, reliable transportation had been an issue with the team. That's no longer a problem with the 2023 Ford Transit 15-passenger van, which is detailed in EWU's purple and orange.
“I’m very excited for the team to have consistent and reliable transportation," said coach Kerry Allen. "Since I took over the program, getting to practice has been a struggle for us. I am extremely grateful that those days are behind us. This van is truly a game-changer for our program, and I cannot thank The Players enough for their continued support of the EWU women’s golf program."
Located 30 minutes from the PGA Tour’s flagship property at the TPC Sawgrass and Global Home, the state’s first private Historically Black College and University is one of only two HBCUs in Florida to offer a dedicated women’s golf program.
JU men break through
The Jacksonville University men's golf team has won its first tournament in four years.
Joseph Sullivan finished second overall and Alexandre Vandermoten tied for fifth to lead the Dolphins to a five-shot victory over St. Johns in the Southern Invitational, at the Falls Club in Palm Beach.
Sullivan, a junior from England, matched the day's second-lowest score with a 68 in the final round and finished 8-under 208, two shots behind medalist Peichen Chen of St. Johns. Vandermoten recorded three consecutive scores of 71 to finish at 3-under 213.
Sullivan earned ASUN player of the week honors for his performance.
JU last won at the GolfWeek Program Challenge in the fall of 2019. It was the first tournament victory for an area team since UNF won the Quail Valley Collegiate last October.
Blooming in Palatka
Carson Brewer of Ponte Vedra Beach shot 4-under 206 to win the Azalea Amateur at the Palatka Golf Club. He defeated Troy Vannucci of New Jersey by one shot.
Matthew Avril of Vero Beach won the Senior Azalea at 2-over 212. Defending champion Rusty Strawn of McDonough, Ga., and Doug Hanzel of Savannah tied for second, three shots back.
David Anthony of Jacksonville finished second in the super-senior division, two shots behind Marcus Beck of Tallahassee (210). Brad Rollinson of Ponte Vedra Beach was third, another two shots back.
Ossi cruises to victory
Benny Ossi of Ponte Vedra Beach won a Florida Junior Tour 9-10 division tournament by eight shots with rounds of 71-71--143 at the Palm Harbor Golf Club in Palm Coast. ... In the FJT Fairwinds Open, Luke Splane of St. Augustine (142) finished fourth, six shots out of playoff between winner Vasili Gianakas of Palm Beach Gardens and Sohan Patel of Weston. Lucas Gimenez of Jacksonville (144) tied for seventh. ... In the girls 13-15 division, Sofia Rivera shot 69 in the third round to tie for third at 7-under 137, one shot out of a playoff between winner Emma Sanabria of Orlando and Nicole Sardiniha of Doral.
K of C tournament set
The Knights of Columbus Council 16492 from St John Paul II Nocatee are hosting their annual Spring Golf Outing May 5 at the St. Johns Golf & Country Club.
Proceeds will go to the SJPII Catholic Church new building fund.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, and individuals or teams can register online. For advertising, sponsorship, or donation information, please contact Pete Falcone at pfalcone5369@gmail.com or visit www.kofcgolf.org.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Edward Waters women's golf team gets new team van from Players Championship
