CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The 14-time Tar Heel Invitational champion Duke women’s golf team featured a strong start Friday in the first round by carding a five-under-par, 283, and holds a one stroke lead with 36 holes remaining at the 6,379-yard, par 72 Finley Golf Course in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Blue Devils rolled in 11 birdies over the first nine holes and had as high as a seven-under ledger when they made the turn. After dropping six shots early on the back nine, Duke finished strong with six birdies over the final six holes to regain the lead.