Women's Golf Finishes First Day In Second
9/10/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Golf
Hattiesburg, Miss -- The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Women's Golf team finished the first day of the USA Intercollegiate in second overall after shooting a seven over par and a 295 total. Henriette Syr shot a 72, Emily Ross and Valentina Haupt came in at 73 and Kelly Erasmus and Nichada Satasuk shot 77's. Erasmus holed Soutern Miss' first Eagle of the season and recorded the only of the tournament so far. Haupt led the team with four Birdies and Syr had three. Each starter totaled par on at least eight holes. Kayla Bloor tallied a 73 as an individual and the Golden Eagles have four players in the Top-10.
Quote from head coach Erika Brennan:
"It was a great day out there- you could tell the girls were rallying around one another - the energy was up through the entire round. We came in prepared and I'm so encouraged by a 295 in the opening round - the crew gutted it out down the stretch to close out their rounds. They're gritty and I love that about them."
Quote from Henriette Syr:
"We had a lot of positive energy this morning that I feel really translated into the round. The course is in great condition and patience was definitely a virtue for me out there."
Quote from Emily Ross:
"Very encouraged with our opening round today. Its right where we want to be going into the second round. You could definitely tell that everyone had good energy and were fighting for every last shot."
Next up:
The Golden Eagles will tee off for day two of the USA Intercollegiate, in Mobile, Ala., starting at 9:50 a.m.. Live stats can be followed at Golfstat.com.