September 8, 2024

Tech knocks out first round of 2024-25 at Golfweek Fall Challenge

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – The first round of the 2024-25 season is officially in the books for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team, as the Golden Eagles completed the first 18 holes of action at the Golfweek Fall Challenge Sunday afternoon.

By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – The first round of the 2024-25 season is officially in the books for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team, as the Golden Eagles completed the first 18 holes of action at the Golfweek Fall Challenge Sunday afternoon.

Playing at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, the purple and gold tied with Queens for 13th among the 18 teams in competition, totaling a 306 for the opening day of action. UNC Wilmington took the first-day position at the top of the leaderboard, posting a 282 to lead the field by three strokes. New Mexico State's Emma Bunch led all individuals with a 6-under 66 on the day.

Leading the effort for the Golden Eagles, junior Kaydi Rhodes delivered a 2-over 73 in her first round of the year. She secured three birdies while tying for 28th among the field of 92 golfers.

Sophomore Chloe Griffith followed Rhodes on the leaderboard, tying for 51st after producing a 76 with one birdie. Senior Reagan Stuke supplied a trio of birdies on her way to a 78, tying for 63rd overall.

Making her collegiate debut, Kailey Lane registered the first three birdies of her career while turning in a score of 79. Rounding out the Cookeville crew on day one was Cookeville native Lexus Julian, who finished with an 83 and one birdie.

The second round of the Golfweek Fall Challenge will feature split tee times with the Golden Eagles set to start their day at 7:30 a.m. CT.

Top 5 Teams:
1.	UNCW	282	-2
T-2.	Campbell	285	+1
T-2.	New Mexico State	285	+1
T-4.	High Point	286	+2
T-4.	Charlotte	286	+2
T-13.	Tennessee Tech	306	+22
T-13.	Queens	306	+22

Leaderboard (92 Golfers)
1.	Emma Bunch (New Mexico State)	66	-6
T-28.	Kaydi Rhodes	73	+1
T-51.	Chloe Griffith	76	+4
T-63.	Reagan Stuke	78	+6
T-69.	Kailey Lane	79	+7
T-85.	Lexus Julian	83	+11