University of Illinois
Michigan Invitational
Illinois Holding Seventh Place In Michigan Invitational
October 9, 1999 | Women's Golf
Oct. 9, 1999
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Illinois freshman Laurin Kanda (Chico, Calif.) is in third place after the first round of the Michigan Invitational in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She shot a 4-over-par 77 on the 5,962 yard University of Michigan Golf Course. Kanda is four strokes off the lead heading into rounds two and three tomorrow.
The other two freshmen have also started the weekend on a high note. Renata Young (Rogers, Ark.) is in a 4-way tie for 10th at 81. The other newcomer, Stephanie Cheney (Mill Valley, Calif.) shot an 87 placing her in a tie for 47th.
The strong play by the freshmen has placed Illinois seventh out of 14 teams. At 335, the Illini are just five strokes behind Notre Dame and Illinois State who are tied for fifth.
Three seniors are also participating for the Illini. Christine Scott (Lockport, Ill.) is tied for 68th with 90. A first round 92 has Nell Macke (Marshall, Ill.) tied for 72. Lorette Lyttle (West Palm Beach, Fla.) is one stroke behind Macke at 93 placing her in a tie for 75th.
The Illini hope to continue improving as they finish up the Michigan Invitational tomorrow.
Team Results Illinois Individuals
1. Kent 316 3. Laurin Kanda 77
2. Ohio University 320 T10. Renata Young 81
3. SW Missouri St. 326 T47. Stephanie Cheney 87
4. Michigan 327 T68. Christine Scott 90
5. Notre Dame 330 T72. Nell Macke 92
Illinois State 330 T75. Lorette Lyttle 93
7. Illinois 335
