LEXINGTON, Ky. – NM State women's golfer Emma Bunch kicked off competition at the NCAA Lexington Regional on Monday morning from Keen Trace Golf Club. In the opening round, Bunch recorded a 72 (E) and ended the day in a tie for 14th place among the 66-woman field. Through 18 holes, Bunch finds herself just four strokes off the lead which is held by Florida State's Mirabel Ting (-4).
In the first round, Bunch posted three birdies, including two across her final six holes to come into the clubhouse on a high note.