DICKSON, Tenn. (April 25, 2025) – Battling through two weather delays and tough scoring conditions, Centre opened a four-stroke lead over Rhodes after the first round of the 2025 SAA Women’s Golf Championship.
The Colonels turned in a five-over round of 293 at Greyston Golf Club in Dickson, Tennessee. Rhodes nine-over 297 has the Lynx in second while Sewanee (+25) is third.
Janie Morgan of Centre and Ava Bankston of Rhodes lead the way, tied atop the leaderboard at three-under (69). Morgan started out on fire, hitting the turn at four-under after birdies on five of the first nine holes. She added two more birdies on the back. Bankston was even halfway through the round and finished strong with four birdies and one bogey on the back-nine.
Grace Walker of Centre was posted an even par 72 to sit third while teammate Anika Rana is fourth at one-over. Rhodes Grace Young is fifth after a two-over 74.
The second round of the tournament’s three rounds is set for 7:30am CT at Greystone. Fans can follow the action live on Championship Central.