ACWORTH, Ga. – The Elon women’s golf team is currently in ninth place at the Bentwater Collegiate, with a total score of 52-over par 628 (315-313) after two rounds at Bentwater Golf Club.
The team improved by two strokes in the second round. Senior Ashley Lafontaine led the way with a strong comeback, shooting a 4-over 76. She is now tied for 19th overall at 12-over par (80-76).
Elon’s performance showcased balanced scoring, with three players in the top 26. Kelly Zhao is also tied for 19th at 12-over (80-76), cutting four shots off her first round. Lilli Downer holds a tie for 26th at 13-over (75-82).
Lara Rieke improved her game as well, finishing tied for 36th at 15-over (80-79). Emma Hansen rounds out the team in 52nd at 18-over (80-82).
One interesting aspect of this tournament is how teams are adapting to challenges in women’s golf. According to a recent report from the National Golf Foundation, women’s participation in golf has grown by 32% since 2019. This trend reflects a broader cultural shift, as more young women are seeing golf as an empowering sport.
### Current Team Standings (Top 5)
1. Louisville: +26 (299-303) – Total: 602
2. Kennesaw State: +38 (309-305) – Total: 614
3. Tennessee Tech: +39 (308-307) – Total: 615
4. Northern Colorado: +46 (309-313) – Total: 622
5. Eastern Kentucky: +47 (309-314) – Total: 623
5. West Georgia: +47 (317-306) – Total: 623
9. Elon: +52 (315-313) – Total: 628
Round three is set to start with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
For more golf updates, you can keep track of the team on X (@ElonGolf) and Instagram (ElonWGolf).
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