Florida Gators women excel on Opening Day of SEC Golf Championship

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Florida women’s golf team began competition at the 2021 SEC Championship today, recording a 9-under-par 279 to position themselves in a tie for fourth place heading into tomorrow’s round.

Addie Baggarly led the Gators with an impressive 4-under par 68, finishing the day tied for 13th individually. The senior demonstrated consistency throughout the round, recording five birdies and only one bogey over 18 holes, including consecutive birdies on the 14th and 15th holes.

Sophomore Annabell Fuller finished one stroke behind Baggarly at 3-under par, securing a spot within the top 20 after a birdie on the 15th hole.

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Marina Escobar ended the day at 2-under par 70, tied for 24th place, one stroke behind her teammates. She posted a clean front nine with two birdies and no bogeys, added another birdie on the 12th hole, and had only one bogey throughout the round, placing her within the top 25.

Freshman Maisie Filler made a strong SEC debut, finishing the day even par with birdies on the 14th and 18th holes.

Lauren Waidner completed the Gators’ lineup with a 3-over par 75, tied for 55th individually going into the second round.

The Gators will return to the course tomorrow at 9:50 a.m. ET to begin the second round of competition.

 

 

 

 

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