SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Missouri Western freshman Chong Yong won a sudden death playoff to clinch an individual spot in the NCAA National Championship tournament. Missouri Western finished the Super Regional at Minnehaha Country Club in sixth place.

Yong punched her ticket to the National Championship by paring the 10th hole in the playoff. She finished in seventh place with a 229 and shot a 4-over-par 75 for the day. Shi Qing Ong carded an 82 for the round and finished tied for 17th with a 232. Madison Romjue ended her tournament tied for 23rd after scoring an 82 on the day and 237 over the three days. Tiffanie Yabut and Jenna Kosmatka were both at 83 for the day.

Chong Yong advances to the National Championship Tournament on May 17-20 in Findlay, Ohio at Findlay Country Club. It is the second consecutive year the Griffons will have at least one player qualify for the National Championship.

— MWSU Athletics —