Women's Golf Tees Off 2018-19 Season with Sixth Place Showing

Friday, September 14

Daytona, Fla.

Florida Atlantic

Lady Falcon Invitational

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Women's Golf Tees Off 2018-19 Season with Sixth Place Showing

9/17/2018 3:34:00 PM | Women's Golf

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University women's golf team opened the 2018 fall season this weekend, earning sixth place at the Lady Falcon Invitational hosted by Daytona State at the LPGA International Club.

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The Owls carded a three-round total of 946 (+82) for the weekend, registering their best round on the final day (312). FAU finished two strokes behind fifth place.
Taylor Morgan and Amanda Leslie paced FAU during the tournament, each finishing tied for 10th place. Each finished 16 over par. Morgan shot 79-77-76, improving her score in each round. Leslie shot 76-79-77, recording her best round to open the tournament.
The Owls competed in the same tournament last season, although it was only two rounds in 2017. Overall, FAU recorded well below the scores from a season ago in all three rounds.

COACH NEFF'S TAKE
"It was good to get our first competition under our belt and we are thankful we were able to compete in the Lady Falcon on such short notice. I saw bright spots with each player and was encouraged that Taylor and Amanda were able to start their junior year by both finishing in the top 10. We will continue to improve and grow as the season goes on and we are looking to utilize the next two weeks we have before heading to Jacksonville for the Bubba Burger Jacksonville Classic. This group is eager to learn and I think that will pay dividends later in the season."

UP NEXT FOR THE OWLS
FAU will have two weeks off before they continue fall play at the Bubba Burger Jacksonville Classic hosted by Jacksonville University at Marsh Landing in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

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