SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (October 26, 2009) -
The Rollins women's golf team turned in the most consistent
performance of the day and holds a one shot lead after two rounds
of the Ross Resorts Invitational at Mid Pines.
The Tars and LPGA legend Peggy Kirk Bell (Rollins class of 1943)
serve as hosts of the prestigious event in Southern Pines, North
Carolina.
Rollins, the third ranked team in Division II, shot scores of 300
and 301 in overcast, blustery conditions Monday for a 36-hole score
of 601 strokes. Sunshine State Conference rival, top ranked Nova
Southeastern is one shot back with a score of 602 (304-298) while
round one co-leader Eastern Michigan is third with 608 strokes
(300-308). Georgetown (314-308=622) is fourth while Methodist, the
top team in Division III, is fifth (318-306=624).
Nova Southeastern's Sandra Changkija jumped out to a seven shot
lead over the field, opening up with a two-under 70 in the morning
and following with a three-under 69 in the afternoon for 139
strokes.
Rollins' Joanna Coe was a little slow
out of the gate, shooting a three-over 75 in the morning, but found
red numbers in the afternoon, firing a one-under 71 to sit second
with 146 strokes.
Daniela Vargas continued her
stellar fall season and is tied for fifth after shooting a pair of
75's (150). Elin
Marcsdottir is a shot behind Vargas in a tie for seventh with
151 (73-78) strokes while Fabia Rothenfluh is tied for
14th with a score of 155 (77-78). Brianna Seo sits tied for
21st after rounds of 81-77 (158).
The Tars also have three players competing as individuals, led by
Cecilia Kleinert in a tie
for 41st with 163 (81-82) shots. Christie
Tallent is tied for 48th (87-79=166) and Kelly
Krusoe is alone in 51st (84-84=168).
The 2009 Ross Resorts Invitational at Mid Pines will conclude
Tuesday with a final 18 holes.
