LAKE CITY, Minn. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's golf team is tied for eighth place after the first round of the Division III Classic at The Jewel Golf Club.
Eau Claire turned in a team score of 338 with Allison Chomniak (So.-Pewaukee, WI/Arrowhead) leading the way with an 82, putting her in a tie for 25th. Molly Lattery (Jr.-Poplar, WI/Northwestern) followed with and 83 and is tied for 30th. The University of St. Thomas leads the field with a team score of 304.
"Over the course of this week, the women focused on course management since The Jewel is known for its trouble," said Head Coach Courtney Everett. "I'm happy to say it worked in our advantage as they continued to grind without several high score holes. They need to keep it up tomorrow as we try to move up in the field."
The Blugolds will be back at The Jewel for round two on Sunday starting at 8 a.m.
