MEMPHIS – The University of Memphis women's golf team scored a 315 on the opening round of the American Athletic Conference championships at Hammock Beach Resort on the Conservatory Course, Sunday. UCF leads the field with a first round 284 (-4), a six-stroke lead over SMU and Houston (290).
Emily Goldenstein led Memphis with an opening round 78 (+6), while teammates Madison Thomas, Michaela Fletcher and Leighann Cabush all carded 79s in their opening rounds. Sydney Colwill scored an opening round 80.
The second round continues Monday, with Memphis being paired with players from East Carolina and Cincinnati.