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Bruin Wave Invitational
Angela Liu
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Women’s Golf to Host Bruin Wave Invitational
February 22, 2025 | Women's Golf
LOS ANGELES – The UCLA women's golf team hosts the 13th edition of the Bruin Wave Invitational at Valencia Country Club in Santa Clarita, Calif. from Feb. 24-25. UCLA has co-hosted the event with Pepperdine since its inception in 2010.
The two-day, 54-hole stroke play event begins with two rounds on Monday, Feb. 24 and end with one round on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The tournament is open to spectators both days.
"It's been a pleasure working with Pepperdine to bring the Bruin Wave Invitational back to college golf," said UCLA head coach Alicia Um Holmes. "We're looking forward to welcoming the teams to Santa Clarita, showcasing a championship venue, Valencia Country Club. A few things make this year special. First off, VCC is one of our home clubs and, second, Nihon University is joining us all the way from Japan. With warm, sunny days ahead and a course in fantastic shape, there's really nothing more to ask for from a host's perspective.
"As far as insight into our team, what started as a primarily veteran group, has suddenly transformed into a younger squad. After our struggles at Palos Verdes a few weeks ago, paired with the sudden departure of yet another senior, we've regrouped and refocused, putting emphasis on being disciplined in our daily practices. Our Bruins have bounced back from adversity and are in a solid place right now, ready to compete in our home event."
UCLA Lineup: Francesca Fiorellini, Natalie Vo, Meghan Royal, Angela Liu and Jennifer Seo.
UCLA Individual Competitors: Tiffany Le and Maye Huang.
*The Field (12 Teams): No. 8 Arizona, (RV) Baylor, (RV) California, Cal State Fullerton, Long Beach State, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Nihon University (Japan), Pepperdine, Rutgers, Santa Clara and (RV) UCLA
* rankings from the latest WGCA Coaches Poll (Nov. 15, 2024)
Weather Report: Sunny skies, temperature highs in the low 80s.
Par and Yardage: Par 72, 6,355 yards.
Past Bruin Wave Invitational Winners
2010 Team: USC (+2, 866)
2010 Individual: Danielle Kang, Pepperdine (-8, 208)
2011 Team: UCLA (-4, 860)
2011 Individual: Lee Lopez, UCLA (-4, 212)
2012 Team: Pepperdine (+39, 903)
2012 Individual: Christine Wong, San Diego State (+3, 219)
2013 Team: USC (+20, 884)
2013 Individual: Annie Park, USC (-1, 215)
2014 Team: USC (-1, 863)
2014 Individual: Kyung Kim, USC (-3, 213)
2015 Team: Washington (+26, 890)
2015 Individual: Erynne Lee, UCLA (E, 216)
2016 Team: UCLA (+4, 868)
2016 Individual: Louise Ridderstrom, UCLA (-3, 213)
2017 Team: Stanford (+26, 902)
2017 Individual: Lilia Vu, UCLA (E, 219)
2018 Team: USC (+32, 896)
2018 Individual: Lilia Vu, UCLA (-1, 215)
2019 Team: Stanford (+31, 895)
2019 Individual: Olivia Mehaffey, Arizona State (+4, 220)
2020 Team: USC (+14, 878)
2020 Individual: Kelly Sim, Northwestern/Emma Spitz, UCLA (-5, 211)
2021 Team: Arizona State (+51, 915)
2021 Individual: Linn Grant, Arizona State (+4, 220)
Bruins at a Glance
All nine UCLA players have been penciled into the starting lineup in at least one tournament this season. Vo leads the Bruins with 16 rounds played, averaging 74.6 strokes per round. Senior Tiffany Le leads the squad with a 72.2 scoring average over her 10 rounds this season.
Bruins in the WAGR
Fiorellini is tabbed at No. 20 in the latest World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR). She is the top-ranked Italian amateur and ranked seventh among all European amateurs. Royal is the next-highest-ranked Bruin at No. 182.
Canales, Fiorellini to Compete at ANWA
Fiorellini and Caroline Canales will compete at the sixth edition of the Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA) this April 2-5 in Georgia. The first and second rounds of the ANWA will be held at Champions Retreat Golf Club. A cut will take place after 36 holes, advancing the leading 30 players and ties to the final round at Augusta National Golf Club. The ANWA, one of the women's golf's premier amateur events, will be nationally televised on Golf Channel.
This marks Fiorellini's second straight ANWA appearance and the first for Canales. Fiorellini, the top Italian amateur in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, tied for 30th at 9-over (67-78-80) at last year's event.
Campos, Canales Depart UCLA for Pro Ranks
Three-year UCLA letterwinners Zoe Antoinette Campos and Caroline Canales declared they will be embarking on the start of their professional golf careers in the middle of the 2024-25 college season. Campos leaves UCLA as one of the most accomplished golfers in program history, being named a two-time WGCA First Team All-American and All-Pac-12 First Team selection. Campos finished her career tied for fourth program history in wins (6), fifth in under par rounds (43), eighth in scoring average (72.52) and tied for ninth in top-10 finishes (19).
In Campos' last full season, she led UCLA with a 70.7 scoring average and four medals to help the Bruins to a runner-up finish at the 2024 NCAA Championships in Um Holmes' first year as head coach.
Canales was the Bruins' second-best golfer in last year's run to the NCAA title match, being named a WGCA Honorable Mention All-American and ranking second on the team with a 72.6 scoring average. The Calabasas, Calif. native finished her UCLA career ranked 12th in program history with a 73.11 scoring average over 111 rounds plated. Canales claimed one medal and 15 top-10 finishes in 40 tournaments.
Preseason Recognition
Three UCLA women's golfers hauled in several preseason All-America accolades while the team was listed in all three major preseason polls. Campos was a consensus Preseason First Team All-American according to both Golfweek and Golf Channel. Fiorellini was listed on the Second Team by Golfweek and Third Team by Golf Channel, and Canales was tabbed to Golf Channel's Third Team.
The Bruins started the 2024-25 season ranked No. 3 in the WGCA Preseason Coaches Poll and No. 4 in both Golfweek and Golf Channel's Preseason Top 25.
Summer Success
Vo won the 58th California Women's Amateur at The Peninsula Golf and Country Club in San Mateo on July 27, earning her an automatic exemption at U.S. Women's Amateur. Vo defeated Amelia Garibaldi (Fresno State) in the championship match, 2&1, with the help of an excellent approach shot on the par-4 17th which fell two feet from the pin to set up the title-clinching putt. Vo's title marked the second straight year and the fourth time ever a Bruins' golfer won the California Women's Amateur. Previous winners include Kate Villegas (2023), Ty Akabane (2018), Cindy Scholefield (1986) and Mary Enright (1980).
Vo and Campos made their second and fifth U.S. Women's Amateur appearances, respectively, at Southern Hills Country Club in Oklahoma in August. Campos placed third in the stroke play portion with scores of 72-68 (-2) before being ousted in the Round of 64 by Bailey Shoemaker (USC), 1UP.
The B1G Day is Here
UCLA officially joined the Big Ten Conference Aug. 2, ushering in a new era in the Bruins' storied and illustrious athletic tradition. UCLA, along with previous conference foes Oregon, USC and Washington, have moved to an 18-team Big Ten Conference with a footprint spanning from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
UCLA's approaching membership in the Big Ten Conference was initially announced more than two years ago, on June 30, 2022.
"The day has finally come," said Martin Jarmond, The Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics. "After two years of planning and preparation, UCLA is proud and excited to join the Big Ten Conference. I am grateful for the energy and effort that has been put into shaping this pivotal move by our hard-working staff members, as well as our coaches and student-athletes. The investments we have made into our programs and student-athletes over the past 24 months have set us up to continue to compete at the elite level that defines UCLA Athletics."
Three of the Big Ten's newest members, UCLA (three), USC (three) and Washington (one), have combined for all seven of the conference's NCAA Women's Golf Championships.
The two-day, 54-hole stroke play event begins with two rounds on Monday, Feb. 24 and end with one round on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The tournament is open to spectators both days.
"It's been a pleasure working with Pepperdine to bring the Bruin Wave Invitational back to college golf," said UCLA head coach Alicia Um Holmes. "We're looking forward to welcoming the teams to Santa Clarita, showcasing a championship venue, Valencia Country Club. A few things make this year special. First off, VCC is one of our home clubs and, second, Nihon University is joining us all the way from Japan. With warm, sunny days ahead and a course in fantastic shape, there's really nothing more to ask for from a host's perspective.
"As far as insight into our team, what started as a primarily veteran group, has suddenly transformed into a younger squad. After our struggles at Palos Verdes a few weeks ago, paired with the sudden departure of yet another senior, we've regrouped and refocused, putting emphasis on being disciplined in our daily practices. Our Bruins have bounced back from adversity and are in a solid place right now, ready to compete in our home event."
UCLA Lineup: Francesca Fiorellini, Natalie Vo, Meghan Royal, Angela Liu and Jennifer Seo.
UCLA Individual Competitors: Tiffany Le and Maye Huang.
*The Field (12 Teams): No. 8 Arizona, (RV) Baylor, (RV) California, Cal State Fullerton, Long Beach State, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Nihon University (Japan), Pepperdine, Rutgers, Santa Clara and (RV) UCLA
* rankings from the latest WGCA Coaches Poll (Nov. 15, 2024)
Weather Report: Sunny skies, temperature highs in the low 80s.
Par and Yardage: Par 72, 6,355 yards.
Past Bruin Wave Invitational Winners
2010 Team: USC (+2, 866)
2010 Individual: Danielle Kang, Pepperdine (-8, 208)
2011 Team: UCLA (-4, 860)
2011 Individual: Lee Lopez, UCLA (-4, 212)
2012 Team: Pepperdine (+39, 903)
2012 Individual: Christine Wong, San Diego State (+3, 219)
2013 Team: USC (+20, 884)
2013 Individual: Annie Park, USC (-1, 215)
2014 Team: USC (-1, 863)
2014 Individual: Kyung Kim, USC (-3, 213)
2015 Team: Washington (+26, 890)
2015 Individual: Erynne Lee, UCLA (E, 216)
2016 Team: UCLA (+4, 868)
2016 Individual: Louise Ridderstrom, UCLA (-3, 213)
2017 Team: Stanford (+26, 902)
2017 Individual: Lilia Vu, UCLA (E, 219)
2018 Team: USC (+32, 896)
2018 Individual: Lilia Vu, UCLA (-1, 215)
2019 Team: Stanford (+31, 895)
2019 Individual: Olivia Mehaffey, Arizona State (+4, 220)
2020 Team: USC (+14, 878)
2020 Individual: Kelly Sim, Northwestern/Emma Spitz, UCLA (-5, 211)
2021 Team: Arizona State (+51, 915)
2021 Individual: Linn Grant, Arizona State (+4, 220)
Bruins at a Glance
All nine UCLA players have been penciled into the starting lineup in at least one tournament this season. Vo leads the Bruins with 16 rounds played, averaging 74.6 strokes per round. Senior Tiffany Le leads the squad with a 72.2 scoring average over her 10 rounds this season.
Bruins in the WAGR
Fiorellini is tabbed at No. 20 in the latest World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR). She is the top-ranked Italian amateur and ranked seventh among all European amateurs. Royal is the next-highest-ranked Bruin at No. 182.
Canales, Fiorellini to Compete at ANWA
Fiorellini and Caroline Canales will compete at the sixth edition of the Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA) this April 2-5 in Georgia. The first and second rounds of the ANWA will be held at Champions Retreat Golf Club. A cut will take place after 36 holes, advancing the leading 30 players and ties to the final round at Augusta National Golf Club. The ANWA, one of the women's golf's premier amateur events, will be nationally televised on Golf Channel.
This marks Fiorellini's second straight ANWA appearance and the first for Canales. Fiorellini, the top Italian amateur in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, tied for 30th at 9-over (67-78-80) at last year's event.
Campos, Canales Depart UCLA for Pro Ranks
Three-year UCLA letterwinners Zoe Antoinette Campos and Caroline Canales declared they will be embarking on the start of their professional golf careers in the middle of the 2024-25 college season. Campos leaves UCLA as one of the most accomplished golfers in program history, being named a two-time WGCA First Team All-American and All-Pac-12 First Team selection. Campos finished her career tied for fourth program history in wins (6), fifth in under par rounds (43), eighth in scoring average (72.52) and tied for ninth in top-10 finishes (19).
In Campos' last full season, she led UCLA with a 70.7 scoring average and four medals to help the Bruins to a runner-up finish at the 2024 NCAA Championships in Um Holmes' first year as head coach.
Canales was the Bruins' second-best golfer in last year's run to the NCAA title match, being named a WGCA Honorable Mention All-American and ranking second on the team with a 72.6 scoring average. The Calabasas, Calif. native finished her UCLA career ranked 12th in program history with a 73.11 scoring average over 111 rounds plated. Canales claimed one medal and 15 top-10 finishes in 40 tournaments.
Preseason Recognition
Three UCLA women's golfers hauled in several preseason All-America accolades while the team was listed in all three major preseason polls. Campos was a consensus Preseason First Team All-American according to both Golfweek and Golf Channel. Fiorellini was listed on the Second Team by Golfweek and Third Team by Golf Channel, and Canales was tabbed to Golf Channel's Third Team.
The Bruins started the 2024-25 season ranked No. 3 in the WGCA Preseason Coaches Poll and No. 4 in both Golfweek and Golf Channel's Preseason Top 25.
Summer Success
Vo won the 58th California Women's Amateur at The Peninsula Golf and Country Club in San Mateo on July 27, earning her an automatic exemption at U.S. Women's Amateur. Vo defeated Amelia Garibaldi (Fresno State) in the championship match, 2&1, with the help of an excellent approach shot on the par-4 17th which fell two feet from the pin to set up the title-clinching putt. Vo's title marked the second straight year and the fourth time ever a Bruins' golfer won the California Women's Amateur. Previous winners include Kate Villegas (2023), Ty Akabane (2018), Cindy Scholefield (1986) and Mary Enright (1980).
Vo and Campos made their second and fifth U.S. Women's Amateur appearances, respectively, at Southern Hills Country Club in Oklahoma in August. Campos placed third in the stroke play portion with scores of 72-68 (-2) before being ousted in the Round of 64 by Bailey Shoemaker (USC), 1UP.
The B1G Day is Here
UCLA officially joined the Big Ten Conference Aug. 2, ushering in a new era in the Bruins' storied and illustrious athletic tradition. UCLA, along with previous conference foes Oregon, USC and Washington, have moved to an 18-team Big Ten Conference with a footprint spanning from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
UCLA's approaching membership in the Big Ten Conference was initially announced more than two years ago, on June 30, 2022.
"The day has finally come," said Martin Jarmond, The Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics. "After two years of planning and preparation, UCLA is proud and excited to join the Big Ten Conference. I am grateful for the energy and effort that has been put into shaping this pivotal move by our hard-working staff members, as well as our coaches and student-athletes. The investments we have made into our programs and student-athletes over the past 24 months have set us up to continue to compete at the elite level that defines UCLA Athletics."
Three of the Big Ten's newest members, UCLA (three), USC (three) and Washington (one), have combined for all seven of the conference's NCAA Women's Golf Championships.
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