Women's Golf

Golfers set to hit links at Rutgers Invitational
by Tyler Schueck, Kutztown University Sports Information graduate assistant

KUTZTOWN, PA (October 8, 2009) – The Kutztown University women’s golf team has gotten everything they asked for and more out of freshman Mindy Glatfelter (York/Eastern York) so far this season.

Glatfelter currently has the second-best average on the team at 85.3. She trails co-captain Chelsea Corbo, who averages an 82.3 and also happens to be Glatfelter’s roommate.

“We do everything together,” said Glatfelter. “Everyone on the team helps one another, we are a tight group.”

The Golden Bears will need to give a strong effort from the entire team on Friday September 9 and Saturday September 10 at the Rutgers Invitational. KU will be compete with 17 other schools, all of which are from Division I on the par-71, 6,300-yard Rutgers Golf Course.

With junior Samantha Rumbley and sophomore Corbo as the veteran leaders, the Golden Bears have relied heavily on underclassmen. And so far, the youthful team has come through.

"Mindy has been playing really well, we had great expectations for her," said coach Rob Fisher. "She was an outstanding high school golfer her entire career. Mindy was highly recruited and we are thrilled to have her playing for Kutztown. She also has the luxury of having a PGA teaching professional for a dad."

“My success so far this season has come from the coaches and my dad,” said Glatfelter. “They have been a tremendous help.”

Glatfelter keeps playing golf the same way she always has, only now with college it’s a bit of a juggling act.

“The golf part is the same for me as it was in high school,” said Glatfelter. “Now it’s a matter of organizing golf and school.”

The fall part of the season will wrap up next week with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championship, where the Golden Bears look to battle for first.

“There are high expectations with our team,” said Glatfelter. “We have improved each week and we expect ourselves to be in contention for the top spot.”

Along with Glatfelter and Corbo, KU will have co-captain Rumbley, sophomore Morgan Todd and freshman Nina Antos for their trip to the Rutgers Invitational.

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