Oregon State travels to Bruin Wave Invitational Monday in Tarzana, Calif.

The Oregon State women’s golf team will continue its 2014 season Monday in Tarzana, Calif., in the Bruin Wave Invitational.

The Beavers have seen moderate success through the year in a talent-filled Pac-12 group. In their most improved tournament of the season, the Beavers tied for sixth overall in the Westbrook Spring Invitational last week.

“Coming off of the event, we actually scored really well” head coach Rise Alexander said. “We managed the golf course well, and that really builds confidence for us, and that is a crucial part carrying forward.”

The Beavers didn’t fair as well in the second and third rounds, however.

“It was the second and third round where we started to get drained, mentally and physically, and we need to be better prepared,” Alexander said.

The Beavers’ third round was the toughest for them in the three-day tournament, something OSU isn’t accustomed to as its tournaments are generally two rounds. A few holes had higher pars than what they were used too.

Moving forward, the Beavers look to build momentum going into the Bruin Wave Invitational.

“We mentally got a little distracted and drained, but we are always looking to improve,” Alexander said. “Last weekend was a good weekend just because of that.”

Alexander and the Beavers are looking forward to the next tournament mostly because of familiarity.

“Since we are focusing on improving mentally, this will be a good way to start because everyone participating for us has played on this field before,” Alexander said. “This allows them to reflect and visualize. Last weekend was new, and there was a focus on course management during practice because they have seen this course in previous years.”

The Beavers will start (in order) senior Seshia Telles, junior Anica Yoo, sophomore Chelsea Saelee, senior Lauren Sewell and sophomore Ashlee Pickerell.

The athletes participating are determined on a qualifying scrimmage held at practice.

Alexander is also optimistic about the season going forward.

“We have been trying to change the overall culture this year, and it has been an entire process” Alexander said. “Looking at things differently this year than in past years is very important.”

Alexander also believes that while the physical aspect is important, golf is very much a mental game.

“Good results will come with focus on training, and we practice doing everything we can to take care of all of the details,” Alexander said. “They are doing a great job of persevering and adapting while we make this change.”

The Bruin Wave Invitational starts Monday and concludes Tuesday.

Zack Scheibner, sports reporter

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