Coach Farr-Kaye Announces Women's Golf Schedule
TEMPE, Ariz. - Sun Devil Women's Golf Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye announced the program's 2021-22 schedule.
Arizona State faces another challenging campaign that will help prepare them for a National Championship run. Coming off an appearance in the NCAA Quarterfinals where they advanced all the way to match play, the Sun Devils look to build off the successful run. With several key contributors returning from last year's squad and the addition of a talented newcomer, there is plenty of excitement brewing around the Women's Golf program.
No stranger to constructing difficult schedules, Coach Farr-Kaye has once again designed a slate to ensure her team is ready to compete at the highest level. ASU has ten regular season events scheduled before the season wrapping up with the Pac-12 Conference Championship, NCAA Regionals, and NCAA Championship.
"We have a very good schedule ahead of us this year," Coach Farr-Kaye reflected. "We will be competing with the top teams all over the country every week!"
FALL SEASON
ANNIKA Intercollegiate – September 13-15 (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Kicking-off the 2021-22 campaign in style, the Sun Devils get an early test by competing in the 2021 ANNIKA Intercollegiate. The 54-hole stroke play event is held annually at the Royal Golf Club in Minneapolis, and features 12 of the top Division I women's programs in the country. ASU is joined by defending National Champion Ole Miss as well as perineal powers Duke, USC, LSU, and Texas for the Intercollegiate which is held Sept. 13-15.
"The ANNIKA Intercollegiate is our opener at a great golf course with a Top-10 field," Coach Farr-Kaye remarked.
Nicklaus Cup – October 4-5 (Columbus, Ohio)
The Sun Devils will head back to a familiar place when competing at the Nicklaus Cup, which takes place Oct. 4-5. The tournament is in Columbus and named after Barbara Nicklaus, the wife of golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. It is also the same city where Arizona State finished second in the 2021 NCAA Columbus Regional. Instead of playing at Ohio State's home course, the Maroon & Gold will play at Murfield Village Golf Club.
Stanford Intercollegiate – October 15-17 (Stanford, California)
Later in the month, Arizona State enters the Stanford Intercollegiate as the defending champions. Back in 2019, Coach Farr-Kaye's team earned an impressive victory over a loaded field at Stanford Golf Course. The Stanford Intercollegiate runs Oct. 15-17 and includes several of the top Pac-12 programs.
Pac-12 Preview – November 1-3 (Kona, Hawaii)
To finish up the Fall season, the Sun Devils take their annual trip to paradise from Nov. 1-3. ASU will be participating in the Pac-12 Preview at Nanea Golf Club in Kona, Hawaii. Located on the island of Hawaii, the tournament offers great views and tremendous competition. It is a great opportunity for the Pac-12 teams to gauge where they are at, with a majority of the conference making the trip in addition to the University of Hawaii.
SPRING SEASON
Match in the Desert – January 24-25, 2022 (Gold Canyon, Arizona)
In what has become a recent tradition, Coach Farr-Kaye's squad will begin the Spring season with the Match in the Desert. The event hosted by the University of Denver in Gold Canyon, Arizona will once again take place at Superstition Mountain Golf Course. It is a two-day, 36 hole event running Jan 24-25, 2022 that represents the first opportunity for Sun Devil fans to check out their squad.
Lamkin Invitational – February 14-15, 2022 (Rancho Santa Fe, California)
Another two-day event awaits Arizona State when they head to the Lamkin Invitational, taking place Feb. 14-15, 2022. Two rounds of 18 holes will be completed on the first day, before the championship is decided in one round on the final day. San Diego State hosts the event at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Darius Rucker Intercollegiate – February 28 - March 2, 2022 (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina)
The Maroon & Gold return to the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Golf Tournament after a three-year hiatus, traveling across the country for one of the premier events of the Spring. Long Cove Club, in partnership with Darius Rucker and the University of South Carolina, is hosting the 10th annual edition fo the event. The tournament will be held Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2022, at Long Cove Club's nationally acclaimed golf course on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. 17 of the top teams from around the country will travel to the island to compete for the title.
Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge – March 13-15, 2022 (Palos Verdes, California)
Arizona State will be plenty comfortable at their next tournament, competing in another edition of the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge. The annual event takes place at Palos Verdes Country Club in Palos Verdes, California. This year, it runs Mar. 13-15, 2022 with Ohio State continuing to serve as the host institution.
PING/ASU Invitational – March 25-27, 2022 (Phoenix, Arizona)
Sun Devil fans will have an amazing opportunity to check out the Sun Devils as they take on some of the top team's in the nation as host of the PING/ASU Invitational. It will be the 49th edition of the tournament played now at Papago Golf Club, home of the Sun Devil Golf programs. Arizona State has won the most titles in the event's history, claiming the team championship at PING/ASU an incredible 21 times. ASU split the Team Championship with Oregon last year, with Linn Grant finishing in a tie for second. This year, the event runs March 25-27, 2022.
Silverado Showdown – April 4-6, 2022 (Napa, California)
The squad finishes off the regular season with a trip back to California for the Silverado Showdown. Arizona State is annual participants in the event hosted by fellow Pac-12 schools Colorado and Oregon. The final tune-up before Pac-12 play takes place from Apr. 4-6 in Napa, California at Silverado Resort & Spa. Alessandra Fanali and Alexandra Forsterling finished in the Top-10 at last year's event.
POSTSEASON
Pac-12 Championship – April 18-20, 2022 (Eugene, Oregon)
Three postseason events will determine the Sun Devil Women's Golf season, starting with the Pac-12 Championship. Oregon plays host at Eugene Country Club for the event running Apr. 4-6. As usual, the Territorial Cup Series® point will be awarded to the higher finisher between Arizona State and Arizona. The Sun Devils' eight Pac-10/12 Championships are tied for the most in the conference. ASU's last team title was in 2009 when Carlota Ciganda earned individual medalist honors in a playoff with teammate Jennifer Osborn.
NCAA Regionals – May 9-11, 2022 (Albuquerque/Ann Arbor/Stillwater/Tallahassee)
NCAA Regional selections take place April 27th. The Sun Devils look to continue their incredible streak, making a regional every year since the format was instituted. For the 28th time, Arizona State made a regional in 2021, finishing second at the Columbus Regional. This allowed them to advance to their 35th NCAA Championship. Each of four regionals features 18 teams and six teams per regional (24 total) will advance to the NCAA Championship.
"When we get to the end of the season we get to come back to Grayhawk Golf Club for the NCAA Championship," Coach Farr-Kaye exclamied. "We look forward to a great year!"
NCAA Championship – May 20-25, 2022 (Scottsdale, Arizona)
In the second of a three-year run as host, Grayhawk Golf Club will welcome the top men's and women's collegiate teams to decide a national champion. The event will be contested on Grayhawk Golf Club's Raptor course, a par-72, 6,337-yard and broadcasted live on Golf Channel. Sun Devil fans showed their support last year and will have another chance to do so this year should Coach Farr-Kaye's squad qualify for the NCAA Championship. Key pieces return from a team that gained valuable experience during a run to the Match Play quarterfinals, with the Sun Devils finishing in a tie for fifth. By virture of their strong result, they earned 72.75 points, the fourth-most of any Sun Devil program. Arizona State's eight NCAA Championships are the most of any program, with the last title coming in 2017.
2021-22 Arizona State Women's Golf Schedule
ANNIKA Intercollegiate – September 13-15 (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Nicklaus Cup – October 4-5 (Columbus, Ohio)
Stanford Intercollegiate – October 15-17 (Stanford, California)
Pac-12 Preview – November 1-3 (Kona, Hawaii)
Match in the Desert – January 24-25, 2022 (Gold Canyon, Arizona)
Lamkin Invitational – February 14-15, 2022 (Rancho Santa Fe, California)
Darius Rucker Intercollegiate – February 28 - March 2, 2022 (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina)
Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge – March 13-15, 2022 (Palos Verdes, California)
PING/ASU Invitational – March 25-27, 2022 (Phoenix, Arizona)
Silverado Showdown – April 4-6, 2022 (Napa, California)
Pac-12 Championship – April 18-20, 2022 (Eugene, Oregon)
NCAA Regionals – May 9-11, 2022 (Albuquerque/Ann Arbor/Stillwater/Tallahassee)
NCAA Championship – May 20-25, 2022 (Scottsdale, Arizona)
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