University of Memphis Athletics
Saturday, March 12
Augusta, Ga.
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Valspar Augusta Invitational
Mar 12, 2022 | Women's Golf
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The University of Memphis women's golf team began competition at the Valspar Augusta Invitational on Saturday, finishing the first round in 12th place in the 16-team event with a score of 318 (+30). No. 4-ranked South Carolina leads at the Forest Hills Golf Club with a total of 301 (+13).
KEY MOMENTS
• Junior Brooke Veres and freshman Katie Stinchcomb led the way for the Tigers on Saturday, with each carding rounds of 79 (+7) to tie for 36th place after 18 windy holes in Augusta.
• Freshman Lea Dawson and fifth year Julia Matzat are tied for 49th place with scores of 80 (+8).
• Rounding out Memphis' effort on Saturday was junior Victoria England, who sits in a tie for 80th with a total of 85 (+13).
TIGER SCORECARD
T-36. Brooke Veres 79 (+7)
T-36. Katie Stinchcomb 79 (+7)
T-49. Lea Dawson 80 (+8)
T-49. Julia Matzat 80 (+8)
T-80. Victoria England 85 (+13)
TEAM STANDINGS
1. #4 South Carolina 301 (+13)
T-2. #41 Miami 303 (+15)
T-2. #25 Ole Miss 303 (+15)
T-4. #14 Florida State 307 (+19)
T-4. Augusta 307 (+19)
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12. Memphis 318 (+30)
NOTABLES
• The tournament has been shortened from 54 holes to 36 holes due to high winds.
• The Valspar Augusta Invitational marks the first tournament that Dawson is competing in for Memphis. The freshman played at the Lady Red Wolves Classic as an individual on Oct. 11-12, 2021.
UP NEXT
• The Memphis Tigers will be back on the course to conclude competition at the Valspar Augusta Invitational on Sunday, with a shotgun start slated for 9:00 a.m. CT. Live results can be found at GoTigersGo.com.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Women's Golf, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
KEY MOMENTS
• Junior Brooke Veres and freshman Katie Stinchcomb led the way for the Tigers on Saturday, with each carding rounds of 79 (+7) to tie for 36th place after 18 windy holes in Augusta.
• Freshman Lea Dawson and fifth year Julia Matzat are tied for 49th place with scores of 80 (+8).
• Rounding out Memphis' effort on Saturday was junior Victoria England, who sits in a tie for 80th with a total of 85 (+13).
TIGER SCORECARD
T-36. Brooke Veres 79 (+7)
T-36. Katie Stinchcomb 79 (+7)
T-49. Lea Dawson 80 (+8)
T-49. Julia Matzat 80 (+8)
T-80. Victoria England 85 (+13)
TEAM STANDINGS
1. #4 South Carolina 301 (+13)
T-2. #41 Miami 303 (+15)
T-2. #25 Ole Miss 303 (+15)
T-4. #14 Florida State 307 (+19)
T-4. Augusta 307 (+19)
…
12. Memphis 318 (+30)
NOTABLES
• The tournament has been shortened from 54 holes to 36 holes due to high winds.
• The Valspar Augusta Invitational marks the first tournament that Dawson is competing in for Memphis. The freshman played at the Lady Red Wolves Classic as an individual on Oct. 11-12, 2021.
UP NEXT
• The Memphis Tigers will be back on the course to conclude competition at the Valspar Augusta Invitational on Sunday, with a shotgun start slated for 9:00 a.m. CT. Live results can be found at GoTigersGo.com.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Women's Golf, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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