July 27, 2008

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - Former University of Illinois golfer Seul Ki Park fired a 1-under 71 Saturday in the final round of the 2008 Illinois Women's Open to finish in sole possession of second place in one of the state's premier golf events. Park, a 2008 Illinois graduate, shot rounds of 74, 69 and 71 (214) to finish as the top professional, six shots behind winner Aimee Neff.

A pair of future Fighting Illini finished in the top-15. Freshman-to-be Hailey Koschmann had an even-par 72 in the final round to jump from 16th into a tie for 10th place (75-76-72-223), while fellow incoming freshman Samantha Sloan finished in a tie for 13th after a final round 77 (75-73-77-225).

Stephanie Mory (73-80-78-231), a 2008 UI graduate, finished in 24th place and sophomore Raquel Hopton (80-73-80-233) was just behind in 26th place. Freshman-to-be Nora Lucas (77-77-81-235) finished 30th.

2008 ILLINOIS WOMEN'S OPEN
State Championship of Golf // July 24-26 // Mistwood Golf Club, Romeoville, Ill. // Par 72 - 6,120 yards

Fighting Illini results:
2. Seul Ki Park, Northbrook, 74-69-71-214
10t. a- Hailey Koschmann, Lake Forest, 75-76-72-223
13t. a- Samantha Sloan, Lansing, 75-73-77-225
24. a- Stephanie Mory, Champaign, 73-80-78-231
26. a- Raquel Hopton, Valparaiso, IN, 80-73-80-233
30. a- Nora Lucas, Glenview, 77-77-81-235

a-denotes player declared amateur status

For complete results click HERE