TOCCOA, GEORGIA — The University of South Carolina Beaufort women's golf team opened its final tournament of the fall season Monday afternoon at the Currahee D2 Elite Invitational. The Sand Sharks finished the opening round in 11th place on the team leaderboard.
Round two was suspended before completion and will resume Tuesday, with the second and third rounds scheduled to be completed at Currahee Golf Course.
Tampa leads the team standings, while Aubane Statiotis leads the individual leaderboard at five under par after the opening round.
Brooke Niclaus led the way for USCB, finishing tied for 20th overall at four over par. Niclaus carded four birdies and eight pars through 18 holes.
Kate Gunnells and Manon Tortelier followed for the Sand Sharks, both finishing the first round at seven over par. Gunnells recorded two birdies and nine pars, while Tortelier posted 13 pars during her round.
Keira Wolf finished tied for 51st on the individual leaderboard at eight over par. Wolf recorded three birdies and eight pars through 18 holes.
Competing as an individual, Camila Giordani finished tied for 66th at 13 over par. She carded one birdie and five pars in the opening round.
Melinda Hsu rounded out the USCB lineup, finishing tied for 70th at 16 over par. Hsu recorded two birdies and seven pars on the day.
The Sand Sharks will conclude the Currahee D2 Elite Invitational and their fall schedule Tuesday, completing the second and third rounds at Currahee Golf Course in Toccoa, Georgia.
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