HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The UT Tyler women's golf program holds the lead after the opening day in the Battle for the Belt, powered by a field-leading 35 birdies and the tournament's best scoring averages on both par-4's and par-5's.
Emmerson Doyle led the Patriots and the field with a score of 3 under par (141) through the first two rounds. The senior is tied for the second most birdies in the field with 8 and currently has the tournament's best par-4 scoring average.
Laura Goetz and
Ava Murcer are just behind their teammate after ended day one tied with a score of -2 (142).
Goetz leads the tournament in total birdies with 10 and scoring average on par-5's. Murcer added seven birdies while tying for second in the field on par-5's.
Addison Kerkau ended her opening rounds tied for 16
th shooting eight over par (152), adding six birdies which puts her in the top 10 overall.
Abigail McWilliams rounded out the lineup for the Patriots finishing +6 (154).
The Patriots will look to carry their momentum into Monday's final round and secure another strong finish on the season.
