Megan Osland’s game looks to be in championship form early in her senior year on the U.S. collegiate golf circuit.
The 21-year-old KSS grad and member of the San Jose State Spartans captured the individual title at Wyoming Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate Golf Tournament in convincing style, winning by seven strokes.
With an even-par 72 in the final round, Osland finished the three-day event in Palm Desert, CA at one-under par 217.
Her previous best finish was sixth place at the Anuenue Spring Break Classic this April in Maui. Over the three rounds, Osland made nine birdies to lead the tournament, three in each round.
“Coming into this weekend, I wanted to play simple golf and put myself in position to make pars,” said Osland. “My long game and irons were key this weekend. My irons gave me a lot of birdie opportunities and even a save on Sunday. On No. 16, I hit my tee shot in the water, and after the drop, I had 160 yards to the hole. I hit my shot to within three feet of the hole and made my putt for par.”
Led by Osland’s sparkling and confident performance, the Spartans also won the team title by a commanding 24 strokes.
“I have been working on all of my game but especially my mental game,” said Osland. “I am feeling good about my game, and this win is the cherry on top. The wins this weekend are big confidence boosters for us. We know we can shoot good scores, and we went out and did that.”
SJSU coach John Dormann said was impressed with Osland’s performance. “Megan hit the ball very solid all weekend. To win by seven shots means she played really good golf. I could not be more thrilled for her to win this.”
Osland and the San José State Spartans will next play at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational on Oct. 7 and 8.
