The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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80 ■ THE WOLFPACKER BY JACEY ZEMBAL N C State women's golf still has a veteran squad, but its lineup from last year took a big hit due to graduation. The Wolfpack finished tied for ninth out of 18 teams at the NCAA Regional last year in Norman, Okla. NCSU returns junior Monika Hartl, who finished tied for 19th with former teammate Laura Kowohl, and also sophomore Lea Klimen- tova, who finished 66th. Those two are joined by former Gardner-Webb transfer Mim Sangkapong, the lone senior on the squad, and five freshmen that are trying to crack the lineup. Head coach Page Marsh said putting and getting the golf ball in position to have short putts as the team's big keys this season. "I think as this team grows with each COMPETITIVE GROUP A Blend Of Veterans And Newcomers Has Optimism Running High For The Wolfpack Junior Monika Hartl recorded three top-20 finishes and one top-10 showing for the Wolfpack last season. PHOTO COURTESY NC STATE MEDIA RELATIONS ■ By The Numbers 14 Consecutive years NC State has had at least one women's golfer on the All-ACC academic team (2006-19), with current junior Monika Hartl repre- senting the Wolfpack last year. 69 Shots in an 18-hole round, which NC State's Hartl, Lea Klimentova and Mim Sangkapong all achieved in tournaments this fall. 100 Career rounds that last year's seniors Laura Kowohl, India Clyburn and Naomi Ko shot at NC State, the only recruiting class to achieve that feat. NC State has just one senior this season. WOMEN'S GOLF PREVIEW