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Bethune-Cookman women win eighth straight PGA Works Collegiate title

Golfweek Staff Writer
USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2019, 9:29 p.m. ET
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - May 12: Women's Championship team Bethune-Cookman University poses following the third round of the 33rd PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship held at The PGA Golf Club at PGA Village on May 12, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Darren Carroll/PGA of America)

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Led by Yudika Rodriguez, the women from Bethune-Cookman romped to their eighth consecutive PGA Works Collegiate title Sunday in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Rodriguez, a senior, was medalist at 8-under-par 208 after Sunday's round of 72. She won by six shots over teammate Caitlyn Evans-Brand. Bethune-Cookman won by an astounding 52 shots over runner-up Texas A&M-Kingsville.

On the men's side, Bethune-Cookman was on its way to a fourth straight title with a total 21 shots better than Florida A&M when play was suspended due to lightning. After play was called an hour later, officials decided to revert to 36-hole scores.

The tournament was formerly called the PGA Minority Collegiate Championship.

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