Georgia freshman Céleste Dao was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for women’s golf on Wednesday, a day after she claimed medalist honors at The Gold Rush.
Dao shot 7-under 209 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, Calif., equaling the sixth-best tournament score in school history. She posted career-best scores in each round of the tournament. Dao’s best score prior to this week was an even-par 72. She shot 1-under 71 in the first round, 2-under 70 in the second round and 4-under 68 in the final round.
Dao moved atop the individual leaderboard during the second round on Monday.