The Bakersfield College women’s golf team has started the season with three players. Coach Larry Cook relied on Ellen Krausse, Katherine James and Debbie Osborn at the College of the Canyons tournament Sept. 15.
COC might have won the tournament overall, but Krausse won the Western State Conference mini-tournament at par-71 Robinson Ranch, as Krausse finished with a 77. James tied in fourth place with an 80, but has been consistent, as she has finished in the top five every tournament and Osborn finished with a 91. On Sept. 22, BC competed in the mini-tournament at Tierra Rejada golf course in Moorpark as Santa Barbara’s Sumika Sim finished first. BC’s James finished in fourth with an 80, Krauss finished sixth with an 81 and Osborn finished eighth with an 83.
COC and Santa Barbara are the top two teams in the conference and are fierce competition, as Cook said, “we got a long way to go to the championships.” BC will host on Sept. 29 at RiverLakes Ranch.