Soydara Breaks PLGC Women's Record with M State School Record 66
Spartan All-American golfer Ellia Soydara fired a 6-under par 66 to earn medalist honors at the Spartan Invitational on Friday, breaking the Pebble Lake Golf Course women’s record and setting a new M State school record.
Spartan All-American golfer Ellia Soydara fired a 6-under par 66 to earn medalist honors at the Spartan Invitational on Friday, breaking the Pebble Lake Golf Course women's record and setting a new M State school record as well. Soydara won by 13 shots over runner-up Sydney Carlson of Valley City State who shot a 79. Soydara carded only one bogey in the round, while adding 5 birdies and an eagle. The round was highlighted by a 3-hole stretch from holes 2 through 4 where Soydara made birdie, eagle, birdie.
"Ellia made today one of the great days in the history of our golf program with an unbelievable display of golf," said Spartan Head Coach Jason Retzlaff. "She had one of those 'dream' days where every part of the game was in full flight. Her round included over 100 feet of made putts, a chip-in for birdie, a tap-in eagle and only one bogey. While she is a very talented golfer, Ellia is a very humble and a high character young lady. She is also one of themost dedicated, focused, and intelligent players we have had in our program. It was incredibly rewarding to watch her hard work pay off, with her family watching, with such a special day."
Valley City State won the women's team competition with a score of 352. The previous Pebble Lake GC records were held by Sydney Busker of Detroit Lakes (67) and the tournament record was held by Fergus Falls Otter standout Annika Jyrkas (69). Soydara has medaled in all three of her events this season."