Old memories bring high expectations for one senior as the ISU women’s golf team prepares to travel to Evanston, Ill., for the Windy City Classic.

Senior Prima Thammaraks recalled finishing in second place while playing as a freshman at the Windy City Classic. That lasting memory is what’s pushing Thammaraks toward her goal for the tournament this year.

“Personally, [the Windy City Classic] is one of my favorite tournaments. I really love the course,” Thammaraks said. “This one could be special if I could win.”

Thammaraks plans to have an aggressive attitude but have fun at the same time. Along with her ultimate goal of winning the tournament, Thammaraks also hopes to make fewer mistakes this week.

Thammaraks finished in 10th place with a total score of 219 in last week’s Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational.

The Cyclones have had a week of preparation after a third place finish at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational, and most of the players believed they could have finished better and in Albuquerque, N.M. Iowa State believes it will be going into the Windy City Classic with a chip on its shoulder.

“We started good but could’ve finished better last week. Now we’re pumped to play good and go all the way,” said sophomore Cajsa Persson, who led the Cyclones last week with a total score of 218 and tied for seventh place.

The Windy City Classic’s short course in Evanston is similar to the course the team played on in Albuquerque, which allows for more birdie opportunities as a team. During their week of practice, the Cyclones have been working on their short game and wedge shots. They have also been practicing on playing under pressure due to the big roughs on the upcoming course in the Windy City.

Senior Sasikarn On-iam has also had experience playing in this tournament after she played alongside Thammaraks as a freshman in the Windy City Classic.

“We have a good feeling going into this tournament. We’ve been working hard,” On-iam said.

On-iam came in 11th place with a total score of 220 last week. She hopes to “finish strong” this week. Iowa State will be one of 18 teams participating in the Windy City Classic on Monday and Tuesday.

“The potential is endless,” Thammaraks said. “If we make fewer bogies and make fewer mistakes, we should be in a good position to win.”