Women's Golf

Corbo and the KU golfers ready for PSAC Championship
by Tyler Schueck, Kutztown University Sports Information graduate assistant

KUTZTOWN, PA. (Oct. 15, 2009) – The Kutztown University women's golf team is preparing for its battle at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championship on Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18 in Hershey, Pa.

The PSAC Championships has been played on the par-72 Hershey Country Club since the 2004-05 season, when the course was known as the Wren Dale Country Club.

As if the competition of the conference was not going to be enough of a challenge, the forecast for this weekend is to be cold and wet. Just another obstacle for the Golden Bears to overcome.

"This weekend myself and my assistant coach Scott Horoshko will be stressing the importance of mental toughness," said head coach Rob Fisher. "Physically we will wear rain gloves, wear rain gear, so we should be fine. However, during bad conditions you need to be mentally strong and not let it bother you. Easier said than done, but I know our girls are mentally tough."

Chelsea Corbo

Some proof of the mental toughness that Fisher speaks about can be shown with co-captain Chelsea Corbo (Harrisburg/Central Dauphin East), who averages a team best 84.0.

In only her sophomore year, Corbo has established herself as a veteran leader through her solid play and ability to rally her teammates.

"Chelsea has totally accepted and seems to really enjoy being a team leader," said Fisher. "She has an incredibly upbeat and positive personality which helps to calm and relax the younger players. I expect Chelsea to have an outstanding weekend."

Corbo hopes coach Fisher is correct and has placed high expectations on herself this weekend, as well.

"My goal for this weekend is to shoot in the 70's on both days," said Corbo. "The championships are something you look forward to and hope that you can play well."

Corbo had a solid showing in 2008 at the PSAC Championship, finishing tied for 10th place with a score of 165 (84, 81).

"Knowing that the PSAC would be played at Hershey I played the course a few times over the summer," said Corbo. "I played pretty well on it. And like all courses, the key is to hit the fairways."

Along with Corbo, the Golden Bears will have junior co-captain Samantha Rumbley (Bel Air, MD/C. Milton Wright) in the mix. In 2008, Rumbley shot an opening round 78 and followed with an 80 to finish in sixth place.

Competing at the PSAC Championship for the first time will be freshmen Mindy Glatfelter (York/Eastern York) and Nina Antos (State College/State College) and sophomore Morgan Todd (Flemington, N.J./Hunterdon Central). Glatfelter's average of 85.3 ranks third on the team. Antos averages 90.3 and is followed by Todd at 93.7.

Despite the conditions and the fact most of the young team will be playing the Hershey Country Club for the first time, coach Fisher has high hopes for his squad.

"I expect them to get it done no matter what the weather conditions," said Fisher. "Our girls are tough and they are going to adapt to the conditions and overcome."

Rain, shine or blizzard, Corbo plans to just keep it simple and play the game that she knows.

"I'm not going to change my style of play. Just got to keep focused on myself and not worry about the conditions or the competition."

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