The Western Kentucky University women’s golf team completed the first day of play at the Daniel Island Invitational in South Carolina on Monday. The Lady Toppers finished with a total score of 603 (+27) after two rounds, placing them 13th going into the final round.
Sydney Hackett led the team by shooting a 70 (-2) in both rounds, ending the day at four under par (140). She is tied for first place with Anna Howerton from High Point and holds a one-stroke lead over Marie Madsen, who is ranked No. 13.
Leah Edwards recorded scores of 77 (+5) and 76 (+4), totaling 153 (+9) and tying for 50th place. Kaylee Dwyer shot an 80 (+8) in her first round and improved to a 75 (+3) in the second, finishing with a total of 155 (+11), which puts her in a tie for 57th place.
Grace Frei started with an 82 (+10) but recovered in the second round with a 74 (+2), bringing her total to 156 (+12) and tying for 63rd. Reagan Ramage posted an opening round of 81 (+9), followed by a second-round score of 78 (+6), totaling 159 (+15) for a tie at 75th place.
“Really proud of how Sydney played today,” said head coach Adam Gary. “She was patient and disciplined in the wind. The team got off to a slow start but look forward to moving up the leaderboard tomorrow.”
The Lady Toppers will complete their participation in the tournament with the final round scheduled for Tuesday.
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