UNCG Women’s Golf Team Takes the Lead at Puerto Rico shootout

HUMACAO, P.R. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women’s golf team has surged into first place after two rounds of⁣ the Puerto Rico Shootout. The tournament, hosted⁢ by Ball ⁢State, is ‍being held on ⁤the Flamboyan Course at palmas del Mar Golf Club.

Leetham’s Strong Performance Propels Spartans

Freshman Lulu Leetham has been a standout performer for UNCG. She shot one-under-par (71) during Wednesday’s ⁣second round, improving her score to four-under-par (140) through two rounds. Leetham is currently tied for second place after posting her best round as a Spartan on Tuesday, scoring a ⁤69.

Team Standings and Highlights

The Spartans are currently two-over-par (578), giving them a five-stroke lead ‍over second-place James Madison (583).this marks a⁣ important achievement for the team.

This is UNCG’s first time finishing a round alone in first on the team leaderboard since Sept. 18,2023,when the Spartans were first⁣ after day one of⁢ the Elon Women’s Invitational.

Key Team Statistics

• The Spartans are two-over-par (578), holding a five-stroke lead over second-place James Madison (583).
• This marks UNCG’s first time finishing a round alone in first on the team leaderboard since Sept. 18, 2023, when the Spartans were first after day one of the ⁤Elon⁤ Women’s Invitational.
• After two⁤ rounds, ⁣UNCG stands at second in terms of average strokes on par threes (3.10), fours (4.17) and fives (4.85). Additionally, the Spartans are plus-four as a team on par threes, plus-17 on par fours and six-under-par on par five holes so far.
• the Spartans now lead the tournament with two eagles. Freshman Sophie Lauture scored the first one in Tuesday’s first round on the 10th hole before Leetham added another on the third hole in the second round on Wednesday.
• The Spartans are now also leading in‍ pars‍ made (124).
• Regarding the other two Southern Conference (SoCon)⁣ teams ‍in the field, Western carolina is seventh at 18-over-par (594) while ⁤Wofford is in last at 13th⁢ with a score of 35-over-par (611).

The Spartans are demonstrating strong ⁣performance across⁤ various ⁤aspects of the game. “The Spartans ⁣now ‍lead the tournament with two eagles.”

Individual Performances

Several UNCG players ⁤are making significant contributions to the team’s success at the Puerto Rico Shootout.

• Leetham is leading the Spartans and is tied for second at four-under-par (140) with rounds of 69-71. She is tied for first competing on par fives with a five-under-par score‍ on⁣ those holes backed by a 4.38 stroke average. ⁢Leetham sank ⁤the Spartans’ second eagle of the tournament on ⁢Wednesday.
• Sophomore Kasey McIlvaine‍ is second for UNCG and tied for 10th at two-over-par (146) following rounds of 71-75. She is tied for sixth with 27 pars so far.
• Junior Elle Burnette⁢ is tied for 19th at four-over-par (148) after posting rounds ‍of 75-73.
• Senior Ava Romfo is tied for 26th on the player leaderboard at five-over-par (149) after finishing the second round even par (72). Romfo ‍is ‍tied for first in the event with eight birdies.
• Lauture ⁢is tied for 41st at eight-over-par (152).She is tied for second in the⁤ tournament with 28 pars.
• Competing individually,⁤ junior⁣ Julia⁤ Baeumken ⁤is 53rd at 10-over-par (154) while senior Grace Holcomb⁣ is ⁣63rd at 12-over-par (156).
• James Madison’s ⁤Hannah Rabb remains alone in first at five-under-par (139).

Leetham’s performance is notably noteworthy: “She is tied for first competing on par fives with a⁢ five-under-par score on those holes backed by a 4.38 stroke average.”

Looking Ahead

The Spartans will continue play in the third and final round of⁤ the Puerto Rico ⁤Shootout. The round is scheduled to begin on Thursday with⁤ a shotgun start at 7:00 a.m. ET.