FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. — Ellie Benson led the way for the Gardner-Webb women’s golf team as the Runnin’ Bulldogs opened up their final tournament of the fall at the Fripp Island Intercollegiate Friday at Ocean Creek Golf Course.
Benson led Gardner-Webb with a four-over par 76 that included a pair of birdies on the front nine. Eva Bulger and Bekka Mull had rounds of 81 and 82 while Julia Buchegher had rounds of 83 and 84 to round out the lineup. Out of the three individuals competing, Izzy Holmes led Gardner-Webb with an 81.
Charleston Southern’s Felicity Lamkin leads the individual field with a 1-under par 71 while also leading the team tournament with an opening round total of 295.
GARDNER-WEBB RESULTS, Par 72
T-8. Ellie Benson, 76 (+4)
T-23. Eva Bulger, 81 (+9)
T-26. Bekka Mull, 82 (+10)
31. Julia Buchgeher, 83 (+11)
T-32. Anna Snoblova, 84 (+12)
T-23. Izzy Holmes, 81 (+9)*
T-38. Tori Kirbeger, 87 (+15)*
46. Megan Oakley, 96 (+24)*
*competing as individual
UP NEXT
The Runnin’ Bulldogs will tee it up in Round 2 of the tournament with golfers from USC Upstate, Presbyterian and Charleston Southern.
Gardner-Webb will tee off starting at 8:40 a.m. off the first tee.