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Tar Heel Invitational
Skapik’s Career Round Leads Women’s Golf at Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational
October 13, 2017 | Women's Golf
Molly Skapik is tied for first with a 6-under-par 66.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Molly Skapik shot a career-best 6-under-par 66 on Friday, helping the University of Louisville women's golf team tie for fifth-place after one day of competition at the Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Skapik, who is tied for first, was flawless in the first round of the event at the UNC Finley Golf Course, compiling the second-lowest round in school history. She tapped in for birdie six times, including four on the front nine, to lead the 96-player field. The Cardinals' lone senior also paced all golfers with a 3.60 par-4 scoring average.
“Today felt great,” Skapik said. “I gave myself good looks most of the day and was able to capitalize with my putting. I'm just glad I could shoot a score to help the team, and I'm hoping we can keep it going the next two days.”
Collectively, the Cardinals finished the day at even-par 288 and are tied with Arkansas, which is ranked No. 1 nationally by Golfweek. Louisville exceled on par-5 holes, registering a 1-under-par as a team.
The Cardinals resume play for the second round on Saturday, teeing off with NC State and Arkansas at 9:54 a.m. ET.
Freshman Kristin Engle shot an even-par 72 and is tied for 24th. She had two birdies, including one on No. 3, a par-5, 522-yard hole. It is her third round this season even or below par.
Lauren Hartlage and Jacqueline Twitty, who are tied for 56th, each shot a 3-over-par 75.
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Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invitational
Oct. 13, 2017
UNC Finley Golf Course (par 72/6,379 yards)
Chapel Hill, N.C.
TOP-FIVE TEAM SCORES PLUS LOUISVILLE (18 teams, 18-hole totals): 1. Duke – 283; 2. South Carolina – 284; 3. Alabama – 285; 4. NC State – 286; t-5. Louisville – 288; t-5. Arkansas – 288
LOUISVILLE GOLFERS (of 96): t-1. Molly Skapik – 66; t-24. Kristin Engle – 72; t-56. Lauren Hartlage – 75; t-56. Jacqueline Twitty – 75; t-64. Olivia Cason – 76
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