The Rhodes College women's golf team competed in the South Georgia Invitational, hosted by Berry College at Georgia Southern University Golf Course. The team finished in 7th place among a strong field of NCAA Division III competitors, improving significantly in the second round.
Team Performance
Rhodes placed 7th overall with a total score of +79 over two rounds. The Lynx struggled in the opening round, shooting +52, but showed resilience in round two, improving by 25 strokes to post a +27.
Individual Highlights
-
Ava Bankston led the way for Rhodes, finishing tied for 10th individually with a total score of +11 (Round 1: +6, Round 2: +5).
-
Emily Mu had an impressive second-round improvement, finishing tied for 17th with a total of +14 (Round 1: +12, Round 2: +2).
-
Megan Morris placed tied for 45th with a score of +26 (Round 1: +17, Round 2: +9).
-
Grace Young shot +29, tying for 55th overall (Round 1: +17, Round 2: +12).
-
Lauren Schwing rounded out the Rhodes competitors with a +32 total, placing 64th (Round 1: +21, Round 2: +11).
Looking Ahead
The Lynx demonstrated resilience with their second-round adjustments and will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming tournaments. With standout performances from Bankston and Mu, Rhodes remains competitive in a highly talented field.
Next up, the team will prepare for its next challenge as they continue their spring season with the goal of climbing the national rankings.
Next Tournament: Jekyll Island Invitational
The Lynx will look to carry their momentum into the Jekyll Island Invitational, where they will compete against top-ranked teams in another challenging test.
