University of Georgia Athletics
Friday, April 12
Pelican Golf Club / Belleair, Fla.
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12th (291)
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SEC Championships - Stroke Play Day 1
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Bulldogs Shoot 291 In Opening Round Of SECs
April 12, 2024 | Women's Golf
Freshman De Bock leads Georgia with 1-under tally
BELLEAIR, Fla. — Led by a 1-under 69 from freshman Savannah De Bock, Georgia shot 11-over 291 in Friday's opening round of the SEC Women's Golf Championships. The No. 23-ranked Bulldogs are in 12th place at Pelican Golf Club.
Fast Facts
• Georgia teed off from No. 10 played its first nine holes at 10-over as a team before rallying to shoot 1-over on front side of the course.
• Savannah De Bock birdied three of her final seven holes to notch her fourth par-or-better score since joining the Bulldogs as a mid-year enrollee in January.
• De Bock is tied for 12th individually, three strokes back of the leader.
• The Bulldogs also counted a 72 from Napat "Jenny" Lertsadwattana and a pair of 75s, the score posted by LoraLie Cowart, Caterina Don and Bernice Olivarez Ilas.
• After round one, Georgia is 16 shots off the lead but just five strokes off the cut to advance to match play following Sunday's third round.
Key Quotes
"We've got to figure why we had the start we had because we can't have that again tomorrow," said head coach Josh Brewer. "At the same time, we know we have the fire power to make a run. We're kind of lucky other teams struggled as well. Maybe the golf course is just hard, but I have higher expectations. We know we can shoot under par, and I expect us to."
"I actually am (pleased with my performance)," said Savannah De Bock. "I know I could've played a little better, but this is a tough course. Playing under par with great. I think it's because I had some very good putting, I was pretty strong on my approach shots on certain holes and my driving was very good overall. I think it was just a combination of good shots."
Up Next
The Bulldogs will continue with the SEC Championships second round on Saturday, teeing off between 9:40-10:20 a.m. along with Tennessee and Missouri at Pelican Golf Club. Live scoring will be available via www.golfstat.com.
Fast Facts
• Georgia teed off from No. 10 played its first nine holes at 10-over as a team before rallying to shoot 1-over on front side of the course.
• Savannah De Bock birdied three of her final seven holes to notch her fourth par-or-better score since joining the Bulldogs as a mid-year enrollee in January.
• De Bock is tied for 12th individually, three strokes back of the leader.
• The Bulldogs also counted a 72 from Napat "Jenny" Lertsadwattana and a pair of 75s, the score posted by LoraLie Cowart, Caterina Don and Bernice Olivarez Ilas.
• After round one, Georgia is 16 shots off the lead but just five strokes off the cut to advance to match play following Sunday's third round.
Key Quotes
"We've got to figure why we had the start we had because we can't have that again tomorrow," said head coach Josh Brewer. "At the same time, we know we have the fire power to make a run. We're kind of lucky other teams struggled as well. Maybe the golf course is just hard, but I have higher expectations. We know we can shoot under par, and I expect us to."
"I actually am (pleased with my performance)," said Savannah De Bock. "I know I could've played a little better, but this is a tough course. Playing under par with great. I think it's because I had some very good putting, I was pretty strong on my approach shots on certain holes and my driving was very good overall. I think it was just a combination of good shots."
Up Next
The Bulldogs will continue with the SEC Championships second round on Saturday, teeing off between 9:40-10:20 a.m. along with Tennessee and Missouri at Pelican Golf Club. Live scoring will be available via www.golfstat.com.
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