Kentucky Battles for Even Par on First Day of Clover Cup
MESA, Ariz. – Kentucky Women’s Golf completed the first round of 18 at the Clover Cup today in Mesa, Ariz. at the Longbow Golf Club (par 72, 7,050 yards). The Cats finished the day in fourth place shooting even par.
“Overall, we had a solid start to the tournament today,” said Head Coach Golda Borst. “The entire team fought hard and faced adversity in different points in their round. It was great to see a lot of red numbers as well.”
Kentucky falls behind TCU at the top of the leader board with LSU and Clemson tied in second. Only behind two strokes, UK shot 288 on the first round of 18.
On the individual leader board, Jensen Castle and Rikke Svejgård Nielsen finished strong in the top-10 following Friday’s play. Svejgård Nielson is currently tied for fourth shooting a 69 (-3) on the day. Castle was not far behind tied for eighth shooting two-under-par with a round of 70.
Finishing Day one in the top-20 was Marissa Wenzler. The junior went even-par on the day shooting 72 putting herself on the leader board tied for 18th.
Rounding out the individual player leader board for the Wildcats were Laney Frye and Ryan Bender who both tied for 55thshooting 77 (+5). María Villanueva Aperribay finished the day tied for 71 with a score of 79 (+7).
“We know we have some things we need to tighten up, but I’m proud of this group for battling today and for grinding out a good score for the team,” stated Borst. “There’s a lot of golf left and we’re looking forward at getting back out there tomorrow morning.”
The Cats will tee off for the second round of 18 tomorrow morning at 8:50 a.m. MST.
Kentucky fans can follow live stats by clicking here.
BIRDIES FOR TORNADO RELIEF FUNDRAISER
Collectively, the team recorded 24 birdies in the first day of the tournament. Kentucky Women’s Golf announced the start of a new fundraiser to aid fellow Kentuckians in the Western region of the state who were devastated by an EF4 tornado in early December of last year. In partnership with the Kentucky Red Cross, the program is asking for monetary donations or pledges. For each birdie made, beginning with the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate and throughout the rest of the 2022 spring season, money will be given to those impacted by the catastrophic disaster.
Those wishing to donate can do so by clicking here.
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