The Dalton State’s women’s golf team is playing in its first tournament, but it is in second place.
Julia McQuilken fired a one under par 71 in her first round as a Roadrunner to lead all scorers. Sarah Gillard of Coastal Georgia and Paige Hartman of St. Andrews are each just two strokes back.
Dalton State is in second place after the first 18 holes of the two-day, 36-hole Coastal Georgia Invitational Golf Tournament at the Jekyll Island Club’s Pine Lakes Course.
Northwood University of Florida leads the pack with a 309.
the host Lady Mariners are just two strokes behind the Roadrunners with a 324.
“It is great to compete and represent Dalton State in our first competition,” said Coach Jim McGrew. “Julia played great (Monday) and has given herself an excellent opportunity to win (Tuesday).”
“The rest of our team played well, but not as well as they would like to have,” added McGrew. “Finishing the first day in second is a great start, but we have to finish the job Tuesday and find a way to save a few strokes that got away today.”
Erika Wardzinski was in a five-way tie for 10th with a 79. Freshman Caroline Griffin was just two strokes back at 81 (part of a five way tie for 16th). Taylor Marie Griner shot a 91 to finish the top four DS golfers.
1. Northwood University (FL) 309
2. Dalton State 322
3. Coastal Georgia 324
4. William Carey University 327
5. Embry-Riddle University 328
6. University of Mobile 332
7. Milligan College 334
8. Reinhardt University 344
9. St. Andrews University 345
10. Brenau University 367
11. Martin Methodist 368