The native of Makati City, Philippines, wrapped up her collegiate career with her ninth career finish inside the top-10, tying for seventh overall with a three-round total of 222 (70-77-75) at the WAC Championship. Bruce tied for second in made birdies with 10 and tied for fourth in par three average (3.00) and scoring (even).
The graduate student had a very successful season before the conference tournament, claiming three additional finishes inside the top-five and another two inside the top-15. Bruce opened the year with a historic performance at the Green Wave Classic in New Orleans, La., setting a new school record for lowest round (64), lowest round vs. par (8-under), lowest 36 hole total (137) and lowest 54 hole total (210).
Bruce's 2022-23 season sets new program records for single season scoring average (73.23), par five scoring average (4.7435) and made birdies (100).
Bruce is one of five Seattle U golfers to capture an individual title during their time, claiming first place at the Bobcat Spring Invitational at Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear, Arizona. She set the program record for lowest 36 hole total at 138 (69-69), which she would later break this season.
This year's awards were based on a weighted average of pre-championship Golfstat (30%) and Golfweek (30%) rankings, pre-championships adjusted scoring average (30%) and one's placement at the WAC Championship tournament (10%).
2023 WAC Women's Golf Season Awards
WAC Women's Golf Player of the Year
Zulaikah Nasser, Jr, Sam Houston
WAC Women's Golf Freshman of the Year
Ryan Flynn, Grand Canyon
WAC Women's Golf Coach of the Year
Jenna Young, Sam Houston
WAC All-Conference First Team
Hailey Loh, So, California Baptist
Ryan Flynn, Fr, Grand Canyon
Constanza Guerrero, Jr, Grand Canyon
Alison Gastelum, Sr, NM State
Leah Alberto, Sr, Sam Houston
Jenn David, Jr, Sam Houston
Jennifer Herbst, Jr, Sam Houston
Zulaikah Nasser, Jr, Sam Houston
Samantha Bruce, Sr, Seattle U
WAC All-Conference Second Team
Samantha Dizon, Fr, California Baptist
Carly Strole, Jr, Grand Canyon
Becca Tschetter, Jr, Grand Canyon
Emma Bunch, Fr, NM State
Kaylee Chen, Fr, NM State
Tagiralan Luafalealo, Jr, NM State
Valentina Origel, Jr, NM State
Viera Permato Rosada, Jr, Sam Houston
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