The University of Michigan women’s golf team kicked off the Chattanooga Classic with a strong start on Thursday, securing a position of 13th place after the first round at the prestigious Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee. With a first-round team total of 311, the Wolverines showed promise against a fierce lineup of competition.
Leading the charge for the Maize and Blue was Sydney Sung, who displayed exceptional skill and composure on the course. With a flawless performance that included 12 pars and a single birdie, she finished the day with a score of 76, placing her in a tie for 24th among individual competitors. Sydney’s sister, Lauren Sung, also contributed significantly, carding an impressive 77 (tied for 34th) by managing 11 pars and a birdie of her own.
It’s worth noting that Thomasine Bartholdson is making her second consecutive start for Michigan, adding depth to the team’s lineup as they tackle the challenging 6,108-yard par 72 course.
| Position | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 294 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 295 |
| 3 | Georgia | 299 |
| 4 | Duke | 300 |
| 5 | Florida | 300 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 303 |
| 7 | Virginia | 304 |
| 8 | Cincinnati | 305 |
| 9 | Xavier | 306 |
| 10 | Chattanooga | 307 |
| 11 | South Florida | 308 |
| 12 | Colorado State | 309 |
| 13 | MICHIGAN | 311 |
| 14 | Campbell | 313 |
| 15 | Old Dominion | 316 |
| Position | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Cañado Espinal, Duke | 68 (-4) |
| 2 | Chantal El Chaib, Georgia | 69 |
| 3 | Kate Brody, Wisconsin | 70 |
| 3 | Ing Iadpluem, North Carolina | 70 |
| 5 | Rebecca Skoler, Virginia | 71 |
| 6 | Helen Yeung, North Carolina | 72 |
| 6 | Leonor Medeiros, USF | 72 |
| 6 | Madison Reemsnyder, Xavier | 72 |
| 9 | Mariana Vega, Eastern Michigan | 73 |
| 9 | Erina Tan, Eastern Michigan | 73 |
| Position | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| T24 | Sydney Sung | 76 |
| T34 | Lauren Sung | 77 |
| T45 | Mara Janess | 78 |
| T66 | Grace Wang | 80 |
| 89 | Thomasine Bartholdson | 88 |
As the Wolverines prepare for Round 2 of the Chattanooga Classic, they remain focused on improving their performance and climbing the leaderboard. Saturday, March 29, at 8:30 a.m. marks the next opportunity for the Michigan women’s golf team to showcase their talent and determination. Will they sharpen their swings and enhance their strategies in this highly competitive environment? Stay tuned to find out!
This opening day at the Chattanooga Classic was just the beginning for the Wolverines. With perseverance and grit, they aim to rise through the ranks and continue to make their mark in collegiate golf. As the tournament unfolds, the excitement within the Michigan camp will surely grow!
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