LĪHU'E, Kaua'i – The University of Hawai'i women's golf team opened play at the 30
th Rainbow Wahine Invitational on Monday, finishing the first round in 11
th place at the Ocean Course at Hokuala. The entire 14-team field was tested by difficult, windy conditions throughout the opening 18 holes.
The Rainbow Wahine posted an opening-round 312 (+24). Brigham Young and Eastern Michigan currently share the top spot on the team leaderboard after both squads carded a 4-over 292. Sacramento State sits just one stroke behind them in third place at 293 (+5).
Sophomore
Chloe Ku paced Hawai'i on day one, finishing tied for 28th after carding a 4-over 76. The San Ramon, Calif., native showed immense resilience amidst the challenging winds, settling in to play her final 12 holes at even par.
Junior
Jasmine Wong followed closely behind Ku in the Hawai'i lineup, posting a 5-over 77 to sit in a tie for 37th. Sophomore
Kaydence Kim carded a 79 (+7) to tie for 53rd, while freshman
Kady Matsumoto sits in 60th place after an opening-round 80 (+8). Junior
Olivia Jang rounded out the team scorers, shooting an 84 (+12) to tie for 69th.
Sofina Firouzi and
Sofia Mallari are competing as individuals and shot 85 and 91, respectively.
Sacramento State's Emilia Schneider and Appalachian State's Zoe Duval sit atop the individual leaderboard, sharing the 18-hole lead after both carded a 3-under 69.
The second round of the three-day, 54-hole tournament will commence on Tuesday.
11. Hawai'i – 312 (+24)
T-28.
Chloe Ku – 76 (+4)
T-37.
Jasmine Wong – 77 (+5)
T-53.
Kaydence Kim – 79 (+7)
60.
Kady Matsumoto – 80 (+8)
T-69.
Olivia Jang – 84 (+12)
T-71.
Sofina Firouzi (Ind.) – 85 (+13)
78.
Sofia Mallari (Ind.) – 91 (+19)
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