OKLAHOMA CITY– Rocky Mountain College's
Eryn Ellis ended the 2019 NAIA Women's Golf National Championship in 21st Friday afternoon.
Ellis finished at nine-over-par 297. She shot a six-over 78 in a tough fourth day that saw her drop 11 spots in the rankings. Ellis began the final round with a double bogey at the par-five first hole. She recovered with birdies on the fourth and fifth hole and ended the day with nine pars.
"It was a grind out there today. Eryn got off to a rough start, but battled all round," said head women's golf coach
Aaron Pohle. "She had a great week and a great senior year and we are very proud of her."
Ellis posted 44 pars and 11 birdies through the entirety of the tournament. She tied for 21st with Oklahoma City's Natalie Gough.
Keiser University's Michela Tjan won individual medalist honors at four-under-par 284. Her finish broke the championship's individual record as the lowest score for the 72-hole tournament. British Columbia won the national title at 23-over-par 1175 which broke the national record for the lowest total as a team.