PALM COAST, FLA. – No. 23 Houston fired a combined 3-over par score of 291 to take the lead after the first round of the 2018 American Athletic Conference Women’s Golf Championship on the Conservatory Course at the Hammock Beach Resort. Individually, ECU freshman Kathryn Carson fired a 3-under par round of 69 to open a one-shot edge on 6,276-yard, par-72 layout.
Playing in windy conditions ahead of strong afternoon storms, the Cougars were led by Leonie Harm, who sits one shot back of Carson after an opening round 70. After playing the first nine holes in 1-over par, Harm fired a 3-under 33 on the backside to post her third round under par in four career rounds at the Conservatory Course.