Gras Fuels Pirates Through Two Rounds at Columbia Classic - Seton Hall University Athletics
Freshman Amelie Gras (Elancourt, France) is only 1-over-par through two rounds of the Columbia Classic and has lifted the Seton Hall women's golf team to a t...
MELBOURNE, FLA. – Freshman Amelie Gras (Elancourt, France) is only 1-over-par through two rounds of the Columbia Classic and has lifted the Seton Hall women's golf team to a third-place team standing on Saturday.
After a 4-over-par, 76, in round one, Gras had four birdies and 13 pars in route to a 3-under-par, 69, in round two. For the tournament, she's tied for fourth place among 71 individual golfers. Illinois State's Jinyoung Yun is the individual leader after 36 holes at 4-under-par.
As a team, Seton Hall moved up three spots in the standings after a stellar second round on Saturday. In the morning, the Pirates shot a 12-over-par, 300, but they shaved off six strokes to finish with a 6-over-par, 294, in round two. Currently, The Hall is in third place with an 18-over-par, 300-294-594. It's 294 is the its best round so far this year.
Illinois State is the team leader at 6-over-par, while Princeton is second at 8-over-par.
Senior Ana Sarrias Pro (Cadiz, Spain) and freshman Marta Aguilar (Casares Malaga, Spain) are currently tied for 14th place at 5-over-par. Sarrias Pro had two birdies in the morning in route to a 2-over-par, 74. In round two, she was only one stroke worse, tallying a 3-over-par, 75.
Aguilar had two birdies and 13 pars in route to a 1-over-par, 73, in round one, followed by a 4-over-par, 76, in round two.
Junior Anne-Sofie Ekman (Copenhagen, Denmark) and sophomore Kasumi Tran (Swansea, Wales) are currently tied for 49th place overall at 13-over-par. Ekman had a 5-over-par, 77, in round one, followed by an 8-over-par, 80, in round two. Tran was 11-over-par with an 83 in round one, but shaved off nine strokes in the afternoon. Tran had four birdies in route to a 2-over-par, 74, in round two.
Competing as an individual, sophomore Renee Rane (New Delhi, India) shot a pair of 4-over-par, 76's, on Saturday. For the tournament, she's tied for 28th place at 8-over-par with a 76-76-152.
Tournament Details:
COLUMBIA CLASSIC
Host: Columbia University
Location: Melbourne, Fla.
Course: Duran Golf Club
Course Vitals: Par-72, 6,312 yards
Dates: February 8-9, 2025
TOURNAMENT LEADER BOARDS | ||||
Upon visiting Duran Golf Club, golfers will find rolling terrain — characteristic of a links-style layout — accompanied by mild mounding around the large, undulating greens; sparkling lakes and ponds; sweeping doglegs; native landscaping; grasses and palm trees. Duran is located near the Atlantic Ocean, so the coastal breezes can add great variety to your game here. The par fives can be stout three-shot tests or tempting "go-in-two" holes.
Any golf course can say that it is unique or plays to every skill level, but Duran Golf Club has definitely set itself apart in its ability to appeal to the very talented golfer, as well as the shorter hitters or those still developing their game. Players at Duran are always amazed at the loving care and attention we give to our greens that putt fast and true. You'll also love the quality of our tees, fairways and roughs.
THE FIELD:
In addition to Seton Hall and host Columbia, the field includes 10 other schools: Boston U, Dartmouth, Duquesne, Emory, Illinois State, Marshall, Pennsylvania, Princeton, Quinnipiac and Youngstown State.
THE FORMAT:
Teams will play five golfers and count the four lowest scores per round.
THE SCHEDULE:
The teams will play two continuous rounds on Saturday beginning with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Sunday's final round will also be a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
THE RESULTS:
Live scoring will be available throughout the tournament via Scoreboard.clippd.com. Complete results of each day's events will also be available following competition at SHUpirates.com.
| 2025 COLUMBIA CLASSIC - Team Scores | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | R1 | R2 | R3 | TOTAL | PAR |
| 1 | Illinois State | 288 | 294 | 582 | +6 | |
| 2 | Princeton | 290 | 294 | 584 | +8 | |
| 3 | SETON HALL | 300 | 294 | 594 | +18 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 296 | 301 | 597 | +21 | |
| 5 | Dartmouth | 294 | 305 | 599 | +23 | |
| 6 | Boston University | 308 | 296 | 604 | +28 | |
| 7 | Marshall | 303 | 304 | 607 | +31 | |
| 8 | Emory | 305 | 303 | 608 | +32 | |
| 9 | Columbia | 299 | 310 | 609 | +33 | |
| 10 | Quinnipiac | 301 | 312 | 613 | +37 | |
| 11 | Youngstown State | 302 | 315 | 617 | +41 | |
| 12 | Duquesne | 309 | 334 | 643 | +67 |
| 2025 COLUMBIA CLASSIC - Seton Hall Player Scores | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | R1 | R2 | R3 | TOTAL | PAR |
| T4 | Amelie Gras | 76 | 69 | 145 | +1 | |
| T14 | Ana Sarrias Pro | 74 | 75 | 149 | +5 | |
| T14 | Marta Aguilar | 73 | 76 | 149 | +5 | |
| T49 | Kasumi Tran | 83 | 74 | 157 | +13 | |
| T49 | Anne-Sofie Ekman | 77 | 80 | 157 | +13 | |
| 28 | Renee Rane (Ind.) | 76 | 76 | 152 | +8 |
