FINAL RESULTS (PDF)

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The Samford women's golf team opened the spring season by placing ninth at the Lady Bison Classic, hosted by Lipscomb, Monday and Tuesday at Bay Point Golf Club's Nicklaus Course (Par 72, 5,971 yards).
 
"I'm disappointed in the way we played, but it is early in the season and we will get better," Samford head coach Joe Davidson said. "We haven't been able to practice much due to the weather, and I know this team will improve as the season progresses."
 
The Bulldogs posted a three-round score of 958 (319-323-316) to finish ninth in the 15-team field. USC Upstate won the event with a final score of 916 (312-307-297).
 
Individually for Samford, Sophie Membrino tied for 16^th with a score of 233 (74-80-79), while Mary Kate Horton tied for 27^th at 236 (78-79-79). Christian Williams placed 45^th with a three-round score of 244 (84-82-78).
 
Bailey Dunstan tied for 48^th with a final score of 247 (84-83-80). Allison Howard tied for 52^nd at 248 (83-82-83).
 
Samford will compete in the Alabama State Invitational, Feb. 20-21 in Montgomery, Ala.
 
SAMFORD PLAYER RESULTS
T16. Sophie Membrino: 74-80-79--233
T27. Mary Kate Horton: 78-79-79--236
45. Christian Williams: 84-82-78--244
T48. Bailey Dunstan: 84-83-80--247
T52. Allison Howard: 83-82-83--248
 
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