Destin, FL -- Williams Women's Golf sits in fourth place after round two of the Golfweek October Classic at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. After shooting 301 (+13) the Ephs are 21 shots back of the leading team, Emory University who bested the field today in the 15-20 mph gusts. The Ephs look to make a big charge up the leaderboard to end the fall season on a high note.
First year Michelle Ding led the team with a 73 (+1), highlighted by 16 pars.
Ding comments, "Today's round went well and I'm excited for tomorrow! Today was a lot of pars and I'm hoping for the same tomorrow."
Sophomore Natalie Cheong came back strong after a rocky start to shoot 75 (+3). Sophomore Maryanne Grace also fired a 75 (+3), highlighted by two birdies. Senior Captain Gio Kim shot 78 (+6) and Junior Euna Lee shot 79 (+7).
Assistant Coach Bill Kangas notes, "I thought we played solid golf today. While our scorecards were varied, Michelle was consistent and outstanding, carding a team best +1 (73), going -1 on her last 14 holes. Natalie finished her final 13 holes at -2 (75) and Maryanne joined her at 75. While we have a lot of strokes to make up, I know the team will be excited for tomorrow's final round, trying to cap off our fall season with the Golfweek Invitational best third day team score."
Check out GolfStat for full scoreboard standings. The Ephs will be back at it tomorrow for the final round of the fall season.
