Published July 17, 2008 on September 12, 2018

Malaysia’s Natasha Oon Wins First Collegiate Title at the Minnesota Invitational

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Malaysia’s Natasha Andrea Oon, a freshman at San Jose State won the individual title at the Minnesota Invitational at the Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury. Playing in her first collegiate tournament, Natasha carded a two-under 70 for a winning total of nine-under 207 (67-70-70) capturing the individual title by six strokes. It was a wonderful birthday present for the youngster who turned 17 on Tuesday.

Natasha whose final round included two birdies, two bogeys and 13 pars finishing in a flourish with an eagle on the par 5, 500-yard 18 hole.

“I am very happy to shoot my personal best and win my first collegiate tournament,” said Natasha. “It is also so nice that we won the team title too.

“On my eagle, I hit a really good drive with help from the wind. I had about 196 yards to the hole and hit a hybrid to the right of the pin. The ball hit the edge of the bunker and rolled near the pin. I then made a seven-foot putt for the eagle.”

She also helped lead her team – The Spartans – to victory. The Spartans shot a three-over 291 in the final round for a four-under 860 total to claim the team title by 12 strokes. The team made 14 birdies in the final round.