Arkansas linksters seventh after first round

Jump to results FAYETTEVILLE — The sixth-ranked University of Arkansas women’s golf team fired a solid six-over 294 and is in seventh place after first round action at the Las Vegas Founders Showdown, in Henderson, Nev., Monday. Senior Amanda McCurdy paced the Lady Razorbacks with an even round 72 and is tied for 15th place overall in the talented field. Senior Courtney Mahon and sophomore Stacy Lewis are tied for 25th overall at a one-over 73 while senior Lindsey Hindshaw counted a plus-four 76 and is tied for 47th overall. Sophomore Ashley Medders carded a 77 and is tied for 53rd overall. Second-ranked UCLA blistered the Anthem Country Club with a nine-under 279 and has a six stroke lead over No. 23 Arizona who is at three-under. Fourth-ranked Pepperdine and No. 28 Kent State are tied for third with first round 288s followed by No. 11 and host UNLV in fifth at 291. Oregon, ranked No. 27, is sixth with a 292, followed by Arkansas at 294 in the 16-team field.