Friday, May 15
Maricopa, Ariz.
Rutgers University
vs
National Golf Invitational Championship
Women's Golf Second After Round One of National Golf Invitational
May 15 | Women's Golf
MARICOPA, Ariz. – Rutgers women's golf is tied for second after the opening round of the National Golf Invitational on Friday at AK-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club. Sophomore Joline Truong (6) and junior Emily James (T7) are within the top 10 to highlight action for the Scarlet Knights on the first 18.
The Scarlet Knights are tied with Bradley with an eight-over-par 296. Wyoming leads the 10-team field with a one-under-par 287. The Cowboys' Kiley Reisner is atop the individual leaderboard with a three-under-par 69.
"Joline and Emily had solid rounds for us today," said head coach Kari Williams. "We settled into the round today but need to take advantage of our scoring opportunities tomorrow to close the gap on the leaderboard."
Truong registered an even 72, while James carded a one-over-par 73 to pace RU heading into Saturday's second round.
"I played consistently today and was patient out there," Truong said. "My ball striking was good and I had a few good scoring opportunities. We're comfortable on this golf course and need to come out with confidence in the second round."
Day One – Friday, May 15
Weather: Sunny, Temps in the low-90s, light winds
Truong carded an impressive even 72, highlighted by birdies on holes six and 14. James followed with her one-over-par 73, rolling in birdies on the second and 12th holes to go along with 14 pars.
Redshirt senior Grace Lu is tied for 18th with a three-over-par 75. Sophomore Judy Amano is tied for 24th, and rookie Elizabeth Ryu is tied for 43rd to round out the team scoring.
The Scarlet Knights are tied with Bradley with an eight-over-par 296. Wyoming leads the 10-team field with a one-under-par 287. The Cowboys' Kiley Reisner is atop the individual leaderboard with a three-under-par 69.
"Joline and Emily had solid rounds for us today," said head coach Kari Williams. "We settled into the round today but need to take advantage of our scoring opportunities tomorrow to close the gap on the leaderboard."
Truong registered an even 72, while James carded a one-over-par 73 to pace RU heading into Saturday's second round.
"I played consistently today and was patient out there," Truong said. "My ball striking was good and I had a few good scoring opportunities. We're comfortable on this golf course and need to come out with confidence in the second round."
Day One – Friday, May 15
Weather: Sunny, Temps in the low-90s, light winds
Truong carded an impressive even 72, highlighted by birdies on holes six and 14. James followed with her one-over-par 73, rolling in birdies on the second and 12th holes to go along with 14 pars.
Redshirt senior Grace Lu is tied for 18th with a three-over-par 75. Sophomore Judy Amano is tied for 24th, and rookie Elizabeth Ryu is tied for 43rd to round out the team scoring.
| Rutgers | 296 (+8) | ||||
| Place | Name | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Final |
| 6 | Joline Truong | 72 (E) | |||
| T7 | Emily James | 73 (+1) | |||
| T18 | Grace Lu | 75 (+3) | |||
| T24 | Judy Amano | 76 (+4) | |||
| T43 | ELizabeth Ryu | 80 (+8) |
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