North Decatur grad earns top score at college invite

Photo Courtesy: Marian University

(SILVIS, Ill.) -- A North Decatur graduate and current Marian University student-athlete led the field during a collegiate tournament that ended Tuesday.

Sidney Parmer earned the top score at the TPC Deer Run Invitational out of a field that featured golfers from 13 different universities.

She beat more than 60 other golfers during the two-day tournament.

"Parmer started the two day event with a 73, before finishing with a 82 and 72 in the final two rounds to place her first out of 68 golfers," Marian University officials said.

Parmer was named to the All-Tournament team along with two of her teammates her finished in the Top 10 with her.

Batesville alum Emma Weiler, who also golfs for Marian, finished 18th overall.