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Freshman Smith Leads Heels In Round Two
September 21, 2019 | Women's Golf
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The North Carolina women's golf program wrapped up round two at the Mason Rudolph Championship on Saturday with a team total 292 (+4) on the day. The Tar Heels head into the third and final round in fourth place, 288-292—580.
Freshman Kayla Smith led the Heels in the second round, shooting 70 (-2) and carding four birdies during the 18-hole round. Her 2-under-par performance helped the Burlington native jump 19 spots in the individual standings.
Sophomore Nicole Lu earned Carolina's second-best finish of the day with her round of 71 (-1), an impressive rebound after a few first round struggles.
Junior Ava Bergner and freshman Krista Junkkari also contributed to the Tar Heel total on Saturday. Bergner finished her round 2-over (74) with Junkkari 5-over (77).
Senior Brynn Walker carded a round total 79 (+7) in the second round.
COURSE INFORMATION
Vanderbilt Legends North Course (Round 1) — Franklin, Tenn. — Par-72 — 6,460-yards
Vanderbilt Legends North Course (Round 2) — Franklin, Tenn. — Par-72 — 6,430-yards
Vanderbilt Legends North Course (Round 3) — Franklin, Tenn. — Par-72 — 6,406-yards
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LIVE SCORING
http://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=team&tid=18181
TAR HEEL PERFORMANCES
T6. Kayla Smith           73-70—143 (-1)
T27. Ava Bergner          73-74—147 (+3)
T29. Brynn Walker         69-79—148 (+4)
T46. Nicole Lu               79-71—150 (+6)
T46. Krista Junkkari       73-77—150 (+6)
Stay up to date with Carolina Women's Golf by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram
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Freshman Kayla Smith led the Heels in the second round, shooting 70 (-2) and carding four birdies during the 18-hole round. Her 2-under-par performance helped the Burlington native jump 19 spots in the individual standings.
Sophomore Nicole Lu earned Carolina's second-best finish of the day with her round of 71 (-1), an impressive rebound after a few first round struggles.
Junior Ava Bergner and freshman Krista Junkkari also contributed to the Tar Heel total on Saturday. Bergner finished her round 2-over (74) with Junkkari 5-over (77).
Senior Brynn Walker carded a round total 79 (+7) in the second round.
COURSE INFORMATION
Vanderbilt Legends North Course (Round 1) — Franklin, Tenn. — Par-72 — 6,460-yards
Vanderbilt Legends North Course (Round 2) — Franklin, Tenn. — Par-72 — 6,430-yards
Vanderbilt Legends North Course (Round 3) — Franklin, Tenn. — Par-72 — 6,406-yards
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LIVE SCORING
http://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=team&tid=18181
TAR HEEL PERFORMANCES
T6. Kayla Smith           73-70—143 (-1)
T27. Ava Bergner          73-74—147 (+3)
T29. Brynn Walker         69-79—148 (+4)
T46. Nicole Lu               79-71—150 (+6)
T46. Krista Junkkari       73-77—150 (+6)
Stay up to date with Carolina Women's Golf by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram
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