IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s golf team opened play with two rounds as they hosted the Diane Thomason Invitational. The Hawkeyes shot a 36-hole total of 599 (296-303) on Monday at Finkbine Golf Course.
Senior Shannyn Vogler carded a 76 during the first round and climbed to sixth place on the leaderboard during round two with a 148 (76-72) . Junior Maura Peters wrapped up the day with a 148 (75-73). Both now sit tied for sixth place heading into round three tomorrow.
Junior Ximena Benites recorded a two-under par (70) during the first round, highlighted by five birdies. Benites finished the second round with an 80 and sits tied in 12th place.
Senior Riley Lewis opened with a 76 during her first round and scored a 78 during the second round, bringing her 36-hole total to 154 (+10). She is currently tied for 27th.
Freshman Sunny Wang concluded Iowa’s lineup tied for 35th place shooting a 75 in round one and an 80 in round two.
Montana State leads the team standings with a score of 593 (300-293) after the first day of play. Lauren Greeny, also from Montana State, tops the individual leaderboard at five-under par. Greeny set a new women’s tournament course record at Finkbine Golf Course by shooting a 64 in the first round.
IOWA LEADERBOARD
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2/16 |
Team |
296 (+8) |
303 (+15) |
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T6 |
76 (+4) |
72 (E) |
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T6 |
75 (+3) |
73 (+1) |
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T12 |
70 (-2) |
80 (+8) |
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T27 |
76 (+4) |
78 (+6) |
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T35 |
75 (+3) |
80 (+8) |
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T48 |
82 (+10) |
76 (+4) |
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T27 |
75 (+3) |
79 (+7) |
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T61 |
77(+5) |
83 (+11) |
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T61 |
77 (+5) |
83 (+11) |
UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes will close out the Diane Thomason Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 30, with an 8:30 a.m. CT shotgun start.
