Green wins FAU Invitational Tournament

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 February 2024 at 2:24 pm

Contributed Photo – Melanie Green

Melanie Green opened the spring portion of her senior golf season at the University of South Florida on a high note by winning the Florida Atlantic University Paradise Invitational which concluded today at Boca Raton, Florida.

Green, who is a Medina High graduate, captured the 54 hole tournament title by two shots with a 210 total on rounds of 70-69-71. Her six under par total included a total of 10 birdies.

Green, who had top five finishes in all four of USF’s Fall events, was tied for first place after the second round on Monday.

A three time American Athletic Conference All Conference honoree, her win helped USF capture the team championship by 4 strokes over the University of Denver.

USF will next compete in the Westbrook Invitational in Arizona at the end of February