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Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Junior Celina Sattelkau in top 10 after first round

By Vanderbilt Athletics

May 20^th, 2022

Desert Golf

Taking in the views of Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Raptor Course

The Tom Fazio-designed course offers thrilling challenges that command players’ respect through a high-stakes game of risk and reward. Stretching over 6,380 yards for the championships, the par-72 course unfolds over the gentle hills and across shaded natural arroyos found in this picturesque corner of the Sonoran Desert.

GOLF Channel NCAA Social Takeover

Vanderbilt takes control of the GOLF Channel Instagram story in preparation for the NCAA Championships.

THE WINNING LINEUP

The Commodores stick with the same lineup that was used in their regional winning performance last week.

Ready to #AnchorDown!

Vandy set for its 11th NCAA Championships appearance.

It Just Means More

Competing as a team at the NCAA Championships is very special for Vandy trio - seniors Louise Yu and Auston Kim, and junior Celina Sattelkau.

From A to Z

The Dores tee off for the first round of NCAAs.

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Top 10 Start

Junior Celina Sattelkau is tied for sixth place in the medalist competition after the first round.

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

“Celina played really well today and seems to always show up for big rounds.”

Birdie Finish

After a rough round, fifth-year senior Louise Yu ends the round on a positive note after firing a BIRDIE on No. 18.

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

“Although today wasn’t our day, I still believe in this team.”

Prickly Start

After a tough first round, the Dores look to reset and improve going into Saturday.

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

Vandy Opens Play at NCAA Championships

“We obviously have a lot of work to do the next two days, but I truly believe this team has what it takes to make it to Monday.”

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