Presbyterian College Women’s Golf Team at Elon Invitational: Day One Summary
BURLINGTON, N.C. – The Presbyterian College women’s golf team competed in round one of the Elon Invitational on Monday, concluding the first 36 holes with a total score of 600 (+32). This score positions the Blue Hose in 12th place, edging out fellow Big South competitor USC Upstate by three strokes.
Top Performers
Leading the standings after Day One, both James Madison and Elon sit tied at the top, each achieving a team score of 570. Close behind, Radford, Longwood, and Wofford round out the top five positions.
Individual Highlights
- Maddie Peake: The junior golfer stands as PC’s top player, currently tied for 31st with a score of 147. In round one, she impressively birdied three times within the first eight holes, ending with a -2 score.
- Taylor Reaves: Just one stroke behind Peake, Reaves recorded a score of 148, with four birdies in round two that contributed to her consistent performance of 74 in both rounds.
- Sloane Spessard: Following her recent hole-in-one at the Golfweek Fall Challenge, the sophomore finished the day with a score of 149, making par on nine of her last ten holes.
- Emma Louise Hunt: Hunt concluded the day with a score of 156 after parring the final four holes of her round.
- Gabi Carles: Carles finished the day with a score of 176.
Looking Ahead
The Presbyterian College women’s golf team will continue their participation in the Elon Invitational, set to complete the two-day event in less than 24 hours. Currently, they sit just one stroke behind North Carolina A&T, providing an exciting opportunity for improvement in the final round.
