SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Auburn women's golf team battled desert wind on Saturday and concluded the second day of the 2021 NCAA Championships in 20th overall. The Tigers entered the clubhouse at 604 (+28) after two rounds on the par 72, 6,384-yard Grayhawk Golf Course in Scottsdale.
"We knew the wind was going to be a factor this afternoon," head coach Melissa Luellen said. "We prepared by working on committing to the finish of each swing. It was a solid day as we had no scores over bogey from five players. That was impressive considering the 20-30 mpg wind gusts and lurking desert on every hole. We will need to continue that focus to continue to climb tomorrow."
Fifth-year senior Elena Hualde Zúñiga and sophomore Megan Schofill currently stand tied for 40th individually at 4-over 148.
Hualde Zúñiga put together a solid round for the Tigers, scoring a 1-over 73 on the day. The Pamplona, Spain product had a team-best four birdies, including a four on the par 5 18th hole to close things out. Schofill finished the second round with a 2-over 74, earning two birdies and having 12 pars.
Senior Mychael O'Berry had a steady day on the course, having a team-best 15 pars overall. She carded a 3-over 75 and moved to 8-over over two rounds.
Closing out the Auburn contingent was senior Kaleigh Telfer and freshman Anna Foster. Each finished with a 5-over 77 on the day.
The Tigers tee off at 12:36 p.m. local time and will compete with Maryland and Virginia Tech.
Team Standings
1. Stanford – 569 (-7)
2. Duke – 573 (-3)
3. Texas – 577 (+1)
4. Florida State – 583 (+7)
5. Wake Forest – 585 (+9)
6. Oklahoma State – 586 (+10)
7. Ole Miss – 587 (+11)
8. LSU – 588 (+12)
T9. Arizona – 590 (+14)
T9. Oregon – 590 (+14)
11. Arizona State – 591 (+15)
T12. Michigan State – 595 (+19)
T12. UCLA – 595 (+19)
T14. Michigan – 600 (+24)
T14. South Carolina – 600 (+24)
16. Baylor – 601 (+25)
T17. Kent State – 602 (+26)
T17. Georgia – 602 (+26)
19. Maryland – 603 (+27)
20. AUBURN – 604 (+28)
T21. Kentucky – 606 (+30)
T21. Virginia Tech – 606 (+30)
23. USC – 607 (+31)
24. Alabama – 618 (+42)
Auburn Individuals
T40. Elena Hualde Zúñiga – 75, 73 (+4)
T40. Megan Schofill – 74, 74 (+4)
T81. Mychael O'Berry – 77, 75 (+8)
T111. Kaleigh Telfer – 79, 77 (+12)
T116. Anna Foster – 80, 77 (+13)