Feb. 27, 2011
The Commodore women’s golf team finished the first 18 holes of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate Golf Championship in fifth place with a team score of 294. Senior Megan Grehan fired a two-under par, 70, and is in a tie for fourth place individually after the first day of play at the English Turn Golf and Country Club.
Vanderbilt trails host Tulane by six strokes heading into the second round on Monday. Twelve of the nation’s top 25 teams are competing this week at the tournament.
Individually, Duke’s Laetitia Beck leads all players after carding a first-round 66, two strokes better than LSU’s Jacqueline Hedwall and Megan McChrystal and four strokes better than Grehan and two other golfers.
5. Vanderbilt – 294
T-4. Megan Grehan – 70
T-15. Anna Leigh Keith – 73
T-33. Marina Alex – 75
T-47. Rene Sobolewski – 76
T-59. Lauren Stratton – 77
T-89. Gaby Balit – 83*
Played as an individual
Head Coach Greg Allen Quotes
On Anna Leigh Keith’s play
“Eddie was solid…had it four under through 12, and gave a few shots back when the wind picked up.”
General thoughts for the day
“The entire group looked comfortable all day long…they let it all hang out and left their fears in Nashville. We hit a lot of good quality golf shots today. Our attitude was great. “
“We focused on discipline with routines and thinking through shots. And, I saw a few of them back off of some shots throughout the round today.”
“Everyone had fun. It was nice being in good weather and sunny environment. We’re just appreciating the little things.”
On Marina Alex’s round
“Marina never really got anything going. Only made one birdie, when she normally makes four or five. But, she’ll be ready for tomorrow.”
