The University of Kentucky women’s golf team had a tough day on the course, shooting a 35-over par 323, to land in 19th placefollowing the opening day of competition at the Lady Paladin Invitational in Greenville, S.C. The Kats were led by sophomore RachelLester, who tallied a 7-over par 79 to tie for 59th place in the standings.
Auburn found itself atop the standings after posting a 3-over par 291 in opening day action, while it’s Celeste Troche held topindividual honors with a 4-under par 68 on the day.
Other UK golfers include sophomore Kelly Anders, who shot an 8-over par 80 to tie for 69th place and junior Kristen Pepe, whofinished the first round with a 9-over par 81 to tie for 76th place. Rounding out UK’s team roster were junior Towa Okiyama and seniorJenny Throgmorton, who each shot an 11-over par 83 to tie for 90th. Freshman Eva Gessner is competing in the event as an individualand shot a 12-over par 84 to tie for 100th place after the first round of competition.
The tournament, which is being played at the Furman University Golf Course, continues through Sunday.
Team Standings1. Auburn, 291; 2. Furman, 295, Wake Forest, 295; 4. South Carolina, 296; 5. Vanderbilt, 297, Florida, 297; 7. Georgia, 298; 8.Memphis, 300, TCU, 300; 10. North Carolina, 302; 11. Mississippi St., 305; 12. Tulane, 308; 13. Louisville, 309; 14. Miami, 312; 15.Florida State, 313; 16. North Carolina-Greensboro, 314; 17. College of Charleston, 318; 18. Appalachian State, 322; 19. Kentucky, 323;20. Coastal Carolina, 328; 21. Winthrop, 329; 22. Wofford, 336.
Top 10 Individuals1. Celeste Troche Auburn 682. Nuria Clau Wake Forest 703. Jennifer Perri Furman 71 Meredeth Ward Vanderbilt 71 Heather Angell NC-Greensboro 716. Brittany Straza Florida 72 Laura Henderson Georgia 72 Kristy McPherson South Carolina 72 Brandi Jackson Furman 72 Sarah Jacobs Vanderbilt 72 Nicki Cutler Vanderbilt 72 Danielle Downey Auburn 72 Lori Sutherland TCU 72
