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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- The University of Virginia women’s golf team opened its inaugural season with a 302-329 win over Richmond on Sunday at Birdwood Golf Course.
The first ever competition in women’s golf at the University of Virginia can be considered a success. With such a young team, head coach Jan Mann wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but she got a solid performance from her players. “Overall, I was very impressed,” Mann said. “For their level of experience, I thought they did a great job of keeping their composure. Birdwood is a tough course, and they handled it exceptionally well. It’s always nice to start a season and a program with a victory.”
The Cavaliers were led by freshman Leah Wigger (Louisville, Ky.), who shot a 74 (+2) to take top honors in the match. Freshman Rachel Smith (Powell, Tenn.) and freshman Sally Shonk (Nobelsville, Ind.) finished tied for second, each shooting 75 (+3). Freshman Lindsay Robinson (Huntington, W.V.) chipped in with a 78 (+6), and freshman Kira Mayo (Aventura, Fla.) shot an 87 (+15). Playing as individuals, freshman Ashley Mayo (Aventura, Fla) carded an 85 (+13), and senior Michele Graham (Chesapeake, Va.) shot an 89 (+17).
The Cavaliers travel to Charleston, S.C. on Sept 15-16 to compete in their first tournament at the Cougar Fall Classic.
Richmond 329Virginia 302
Birdwood Golf CourseCharlottesville, Va.Final Results
RICHMONDT5. Lauren Brown 81 (+9)T5. Ashley Lambert 81 (+9)7. Lauren Ritter 83 (+11)8. Lizzie Cushing 84 (+12)T9. Whitney McCorris 85 (+13)
VIRGINIA1. Leah Wigger 74 (+2)T2. Rachel Smith 75 (+3)T2. Sally Shonk 75 (+3)4. Lindsay Robinson 78 (+6)11. Kira Mayo 87 (+15)T9. (Ind.) Ashley Mayo 85 (+13)12. (Ind.) Michele Graham 89 (+17)