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Hitting the Range: Lisa Ferrero
10.28.2004 | Women's Golf
Senior Lisa Ferrero is leading the Texas women's golf team in stroke average at 73.7. Recently, she helped the Longhorns finish third at the Franklin Street Partners Invitational after finishing the tournament in sixth place at two-over-par. She then had the opportunity to return to the course she grew up playing at the Stanford Pepsi Intercollegiate. The Lodi, Calif. native took a break from her busy schedule to Hit the Range with TexasSports.com.
Favorite golfers: Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els
Favorite course: Pumpkin Ridge/Ghost Creek Course (Oregon)
Club from 165 yards: 6 iron
Clubs you play: Titleist 762 irons
Ball you play: Titleist Pro V1
On going home to play in a tournament:
It is always great to go home and play on a course that I know very well. It also was great because a lot of my family and friends were able to come watch me play.
On her play this season:
I have played okay in the fall. There are still a lot of things I have to work on and improve.
On her expectations for the spring:
I expect a lot of good things to happen. Our team is starting to mold together well. We are really close to winning a tournament. I feel this spring we will put a couple of wins on the board. As an individual I expect to keep posting top tens, keeping my scoring average under 73, and hopefully break through with a win.
On the team:
This year's team is special. It is the closest group I have ever been around. We are able to get along and have so much fun together.
On the younger members of the team:
The younger group is very talented. They are going to keep this program on top for a number of years to come.
On what coach Watkins and coach Arnett do to help her game:
The coaches have helped me the most mentally and with course management.
On the best and worst part of her game:
The best part of my game is my irons and my flop shots around the green. The part I need to improve the most is my putting.
On the differences of playing with a team or individually:
When you play as an individual you are playing for yourself. With a team you always have some one there. We all want each other to do well. The support is unbelievable.
