Sept. 26, 2003

Franklin, Tennessee – The University of South Carolina women’s golf team opened the Mason Rudolph Championship in Franklin, Tennessee Friday with a 17-over-par 305 and is in 13th place after the first 18 holes. UCLA leads the 17-team field after the first day with a seven-under-par 281. UCLA’s Hannah Jun posted a five-under par 67 to pace the field

Team captain Adrienne Gautreaux had the honors on the day for South Carolina as the senior fired a 73 to tie for 25th place. Sophomore Laura McCaslin is tied for 34th after shooting an opening day 75 Friday. Senior Marci Robinson is tied for 49th after a 77 to open. Sophomore Erica Battle fired an 80 Friday to finish in a tie with teammate Tiffany Catafygitou for 71st place.

Entered in the championship as an individual, senior Kory Thompson shot a 78 Friday for a share of 64th place.

The Gamecocks start round two on Saturday with the first tee time of 8:40 a.m.

Gamecock Individual Results

T25th Adrienne Gautreaux 73

T34th Laura McCaslin 75

T49th Marci Robinson 77

T71st Erica Battle 80

T71st Tiffany Catafygiotu 80

T64th Kory Thompson 78 (competing as an individual)