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Cavalier Regional Preview
Women’s Golf Plays at Cavalier Regional Preview
9/22/2024 12:43:00 PM | Women's Golf
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The NC State women's golf team is set to play at the Cavalier Regional Preview at the Birdwood Golf Course in Charlottesville, Virginia. The 54-hole, three round tournament will begin with two rounds on Monday, Sept. 23 and carry into the final round to be played on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
NC State will tee off at 8:30 a.m. (shotgun start). The Pack is one of 12 schools competing in the tournament, which features a 71-par, 6,320-yard course.
Marie Eline Madsen is No. 1 in the lineup, coming off a stellar collegiate debut after carding a 3-under 210 (72-68-70) to tie for sixth at the Cougar Classic. She has moved up to No. 274 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking after hovering around the 700s before the summer of 2024.
Senior Lauren Olivares Leon is No. 2, coming off tying for 11th with a 1-under 212 (70-72-70) at the Cougar Classic. She is coming off her junior year having broke the single-season scoring record at NC State with a 72.18 18-hole average, and sits at the No. 64 in the WAGR.
Caitlin Whitehead will make her season debut as a senior for the Pack. She played in eight tournaments last season with a 78.64 scoring average. Ellise Rymer will also make her season debut after a great start as a freshman in 2023-24. Rymer played in all 10 team tournaments last season with a 74.75 scoring average.
Vania Simont will round out the lineup for the Pack. The junior played at the Cougar Classic and registered a 15-over 228 (76-77-75). She is coming off her sophomore season having carded a 74.80 scoring average across nine tournaments.
The Pack has an individual spot and will bring Lea Ludwig, who made her season debut at the Cougar Classic. This week marks her fourth tournament appearance, as she goes into her sophomore year.
COMPETING TEAMS
1. Charlotte
2. Georgetown
3. Illinois
4. Iowa
5. James Madison
6. Maryland
7. North Carolina
8. NC State
9. Penn State
10. Richmond
11. Tennessee
12. Virginia
ROUND 1 TEE TIMES (8:30 a.m. shotgun start)
7 - Lea Ludwig
9 - Marie Eline Madsen
10 - Lauren Olivares Leon
11 - Caitlin Whitehead
12 - Ellise Rymer
13 - Vania Simont
Players Mentioned
