HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. — WKU Women's Golf sits atop the team leaderboard after a strong opening round Sunday at the Little Rock Women's Golf Classic.
The Lady Toppers fired a 3-over 291 in the first round at the par-72, 6,088-yard Diamante Country Club. That puts them two shots ahead of California Baptist with two rounds to play, and four strokes ahead of third-place Bradley.
Monday's second round is slated to begin with tee times at 8:30 a.m. CT. The final round will take place Tuesday.
In addition to the team's success, WKU senior Mary Joiner also leads the individual standings after carding a 3-under 69 in the opening round. That's Joiner's best round of the season.
The Franklin, Ky., native holds a one-shot advantage over Bradley's Taylor Ledwein.
Joiner is followed by fellow senior Bailey Tyree, who's tied for 11th following a 1-over 73. This is just the second event of the season for Tyree, and her first in team competition.
Freshman Sarah Arnold is tied for 18th with a 2-over 74, while defending champion and junior Megan Clarke is tied for 31st at 75. Senior Abbie Smee carded a 79 over the first 18 holes.
Results – First Round
1. Mary Joiner – 69
T11. Bailey Tyree – 73
T18. Sarah Arnold – 74
T31. Megan Clarke – 75
T78. Abigail Smee – 79
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