Golfweek October Classic
Round 1
Catie Bernoski led Rhodes with a steady 80 (+8). After a 41 (+5) on the front nine, she posted the team's best back-nine score of the day with a 39 (+3), finishing strong and setting the tone for the Lynx.
Lauren Schwing followed closely with an 81 (+9). She also went 42 (+6) on the front before matching Bernoski's 39 (+3) on the back. Her consistency helped keep Rhodes competitive early.
Avery Lent recorded a 90 (+18), scoring 43 (+7) on the front and 47 (+11) on the back.
Natalia Barragan posted a 91 (+19) with a 44 (+8) / 47 (+11) split.
Kaylie Hui rounded out the lineup with a 97 (+25) after a tough 50 (+14) front nine but improved with a 47 (+11) on the back.
Round 2
In Round 2, Lauren Schwing once again led the Lynx, firing an 82 (+10). After a challenging 43 (+7) front nine, she rallied with a solid 39 (+3) on the back—the second consecutive round she finished with a team-best back nine. Her consistency made her the top Rhodes performer through 36 holes.
Kaylie Hui made the biggest improvement of the day, bouncing back with an 87 (+15). She posted 43 (+7) on the front and followed with a 44 (+8) on the back for one of her best rounds of the season.
Round 1 leader Catie Bernoski carded an 88 (+16). She opened with 41 (+5) but faced challenges on the back nine (47, +11), still finishing tied for the team's lowest two-day total.
Avery Lent recorded a 93 (+21), scoring 51 (+15) on the front but improving to 42 (+6) on the back—her best nine-hole score of the tournament.
Natalia Barragan posted a 94 (+22) with a 51 (+15) / 43 (+7) turnaround, showing resilience and a strong closing stretch.
Overall
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Schwing led the team in Round 2 and finished as the most consistent performer.
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Bernoski had the best round of the tournament with her opening 80.
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Multiple players improved on the back nine each round, showing adjustments and mental toughness.
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The Lynx battled through tough conditions and demonstrated depth and perseverance.
Rhodes will look to build on these positive trends heading while they compete throughout the season.