Lady'Backs fourth McCurdy 10th at Lady Gator Invitational

Jump to agate FAYETTEVILLE – The 16th-ranked University of Arkansas golf team landed in a tie for fourth place after the first round of the SunTrust Lady Gator Invitational in at the University of Florida Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla., Friday. Arkansas carded a 23-over 303 holding on to a tie for fourth place with Ohio State. Wake Forest leads the field at 294, followed by top-ranked Duke at 298. Junior Amanda McCurdy leads the Lady’Backs after the first day of play. The El Dorado, Ark., native signed off on a first-round 74 and is tied for 10th. Freshman Stacy Lewis trails McCurdy by one at 75 and is tied for 13, followed by junior Courtney Mahon who carded a 76 and is tied for 23rd overall. Sarah Trew (78) and Gena Johnson (83) rounded out the Arkansas scores. “We’re pleased with where we stand in the field although we feel like we missed some opportunities to move up on the leader board today,” said Arkansas head coach Kelley Hester. “I’m very proud of Amanda and Stacy. Both of them continue to play well. It’s a tough golf course and the scores indicate that but I think we have a chance to improve in the next two rounds.” Arkansas continues play Saturday and Sunday at the three-day event. SunTrust Lady Gator Invitational Team Results

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