WAIKOLOA, Hawaii – Ansley Bowman rolled in three birdies on the back nine and shot a 75 to lead the Georgia Southern women's golf team into third after the first day of the Anuenue Spring Break Classic Thursday at Waikoloa Beach Kings' Course.
The Eagles are three strokes behind Arkansas State in second and 10 behind Oklahoma State, which is leading the tournament. Bowman is tied for sixth with Sara Camarena of Oklahoma State, three shots back of the leader, Kaylee Shimizu of Utah Valley.
Natalie Petersen shot 1-under on the front nine with a birdie on the 5th on her way to a 76, and the sophomore is tied for eighth.
Julianna Collett made birdies at 3 and 6 and posted an even 36 on the front en route to a 79. The redshirt sophomore is tied for 16th.
Scores
Ansley Bowman – 75 (+3), T6
Natalie Petersen – 76 (+4), T8
Julianna Collett – 79 (+7), T16
Ella Ofstedahl – 81 (+9), T24
Sarah Noonan – 81 (+9), T24
Team – 311 (+23), 3
Quotables from Coach Emily Kuhfeld
"It was a windy one today, but this is the same lineup we had in Texas last year and full-shot wise, we handled the wind okay today. Our short games we can improve on trusting and committing in windy conditions, and will see a big difference score wise. Looking forward to a great day tomorrow and moving up the leaderboard! This is everyone's first time in Hawaii, and we feel so blessed to be competing at this beautiful place!"
Next up
The Eagles play the second round of the Anuenue Spring Break Classic Friday at Waikoloa Beach Kings' Course. GS is paired with Oklahoma State, Arkansas State and tournament host Hawaii and tees off holes 1-4 at 7:30 a.m. local.
