PALM DESERT, Calif. – The No. 7 Washington University in St. Louis golf team moved up three spots to seventh following the second day of the NCAA Championships after carding a 290 on day two for a total score of 594. The championship is being held at the Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, Calif.
Competition is being held on two courses: Firecliff which is a par 72 course that spans 7,056 yards and Mountain View which is a par 72 course that spans 6,913 yards.
The Bears competed at the Firecliff course on day two.
First-year
Jessy Young and junior
Amy Beanblossom both moved up eight spots and are in a seven-way tie for 18
th with a 146 (74, 72).
First-year
Saxon Skinner moved up 58 spots and is tied for 44
th with a 151 (81, 70).
Junior
Nicole McGuire is tied for 60
th with a 153 (77, 76) and senior
Athena Nguyen moved up nine spots and is tied for 75
th with a 155 (79, 76).
The top 15 teams continue competition tomorrow. Action tees off for day three beginning at 9 a.m. PT.
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