LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. – The Florida Gulf Coast University women’s golf team completed the opening two rounds of the Bell Bank “Pay it Forward” Collegiate on Monday, sitting in third place at 12-under par. The event is being held at Wigwam Golf Club – Blue Course and features a competitive field from across the country. FGCU placed itself firmly in contention after rounds of 1-under and 11-under, trailing only Montana State and USF through 36 holes.
Amelie Alcantara and Leonie Wulfers paced the Eagles at 5-under, each delivering consistent rounds highlighted by a combined 19 birdies. Sydney Deal bounced back with a 3-under second round to move to even par, while Islay Benoit added steady scoring with a pair of solid rounds to also sit at even. Lousiane Gauthier rounded out the lineup at 1-over, contributing key birdies and pars as the Eagles combined for one of the most efficient performances in the field.
TEAM LEADER – Montana State (-19)…