Spartan Golfer Ellia Soydara Completes Historic Fall Golf Season
Ellia Soydara completes a historic fall golf season for the Spartans.
*Ellia Soydara is a sophomore golfer at M State.
*Ellia was the medalist in 5 of the 6 tournaments in which she competed. (2nd place in the other).
*Soydara broke the following records for women's golf at M State:
-Lowest scoring average: 75.9 (10 rounds)
-Lowest single round scoring record of 66 at the Spartan Invitational.
-The round of 66 at the Spartan Invitational also broke the women's individual low round record for Pebble Lake Golf Course in Fergus Falls.
-Lowest two-day score of 137 (68-69) at Valley City State Invite
-Most rounds carded in the 60's (3)
*Based on her 1st team All-American status from her freshman year, Soydara has qualified for the NJCAA Div. III National Tournament at Chautauqua, NY (June 4-7, 2024).
*Soydara finished 4th individually at the national tournament in 2023.
Head Coach Jason Retzlaff Quote:
"Ellia's play was outstanding this fall. It has been such a pleasure watching the improvement from a year ago as her confidence continues to grow. These things haven't happened by accident as nobody works harder or is more prepared for a round than Ellia. Her performance has shattered numerous Spartan records, but what is so impressive is that she accomplishes these things while being an even better student and human being. She will certainly have an opportunity to play more golf after M State. In the meantime, I know the simulator will get a lot of use this winter and we look forward to coming back for more spring golf and Chautauqua in June."