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ORLANDO, Fla. – The No. 37 Kennesaw State women's golf team opened action at the UCF Challenge on Sunday (Feb. 3) and sit in fourth place after the first round at the par-72, 6,349-yard Eagle Creek Golf Club.
"This was the ideal way to start our spring season," said Head Coach Rhyll Brinsmead. "The positive energy amongst the team is contagious. I'm a firm believer in happy people play good golf and that was evident today."
"It's so refreshing to watch the players enjoy the moment and take advantage of the opportunity that's been given to them. This is one of the best events of the spring season and after round one we have proved we belong."
KSU shot a season-low 6-under par total of 282 in the first round. The Owls are currently ahead of six ranked teams, including an eight-stroke lead on 18
th ranked Illinois and a one-stroke lead on sixth ranked Vanderbilt.
Redshirt-junior
Clara Aveling lead the Owls with a 4-under par score of 68. Aveling is currently tied for first.
"Clara's round of 68 is one of the best rounds of golf I've seen," said Brinsmead. "Going bogey free on this golf course is impressive."
Seniors
Medy Thavong and
Charlotte Charrayre are currently tied for 24
th after carding a 1-under par 71.
Freshman
Chloe Thornton is tied for 36th after shooting an even par 72 in the opening round.
Senior
Roanne Tomlinson is tied for 49th after posting a 1-over par 73.
College of Charleston sits at first place after shooting a 9-under par score of 279.
The Owls continue play at the UCF Challenge in the second round starting at 8:45 am on Monday (Feb.4). Live scoring for the second round is available
here
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