The North Carolina women’s golf team had the privilege of carrying two golf teams and a home-field advantage during the Ruth Chris’s Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, but the Tar Heels could only muster a ninth place finish at Finley Golf Club this weekend.
What happened?
The Tar Heels hoped to get off to a strong start on Friday, but struggled from the start. The Blue Team shot a 297 (+9) on the first day of the tournament, which was 15 strokes behind eventual tournament champions Wake Forest. The group fared a little better on Saturday, accumulating a score of 291 (+3) to jump to ninth place before the final day of the tournament.
The Blue Team couldn't take advantage of the momentum, however, shooting a disappointing 296 (+8) Sunday to finish the tournament at +21.
The White Team finished the tournament in last place with a four day score of 925 (+61).
Who stood out?
Junior Lexi Harkins led the way for the Tar Heels on Par-3 holes, shooting 2-under-par, while first-year Brynn Walker scored 4-under-par on Par-5 holes for the team.
Walker also scored the most birdies for the Tar Heels with 13, and Roshnee Sharna of North Carolina’s White Team scored the only eagle for either squad. Coach Jan Mann added that everyone was an equal contributor for the team during the weekend, and hopes the teamwork will play a crucial role in the team’s success for the remainder of the year.
