WGolf Battles Strong Field in Round One of the Landfall TraditionWGolf Battles Strong Field in Round One of the Landfall Tradition

WGolf Battles Strong Field in Round One of the Landfall Tradition

Oct. 27, 2017

Wilmington, N.C.- The Penn State women's golf team completed the first round of the Landfall Tradition today landing in 13th place as they head into round two tomorrow.

The Nittany Lions shot a 298 (plus-10) in the first round falling only one stroke behind Big Ten rival Michigan. Duke leads the tournament setting a Friday single-round record of 11-under 277.

Junior Jackie Rogowicz (Yardley, Pa.) shot even to par (72) in the first round. Rogowicz is in the top 20, tied for 20th out of the 96-player field.

Fellow junior Cara Basso (Downingtown, Pa.) leads Penn State in birdies tallying three in the first round. Basso shot two-over 74 leaving her tied for 35th.

Sophomore Maddy Herr (New Hope, Pa.) and junior Lauren Waller (Canonsburg, Pa.) are tied for 58th. Both ladies shot four-over 76 in the first round. Sophomore Megan McLean recorded one birdie and shot 10-over 82.

Penn State resumes play tomorrow, Oct. 28, for the second round. The team will tee off from hole 10 with NC State and Clemson beginning at 9:15 a.m.