SPARTANBURG, S.C. – A Spectacular Finish for the Bulldog Women’s Golf Team
What if I told you the UNC Asheville women’s golf team put on quite the show at the Terrier Intercollegiate Tuesday? And indeed, they did! If you’re a fan of Asheville athletics, you should be proud.
Let’s start with the fabulous fifth finish. Yes!, The Bulldog ladies struck into the top five, wrapping up the tournament in a tie for fifth. In this case, a tie definitely feels like a win. Their 3-round score? A grand total of 934 with rounds of 308, 308, and 318 respectively.
And guess who they tied with? None other than classic Big South rivals, Gardner-Webb. This goes to prove that a little friendly competition never hurt anyone. Plus, it made for some compelling golf!
Individual Spotlight
Moving on to individual honors, big shoutout to Caroline Patterson! She stepped up her game, finishing as runner-up, paving the way for Asheville’s strong performance. Talk about team spirit!
Checking out our competition? The Asheville ladies concluded the tournament ranking higher than Big South companions USC Upstate (who finished 10th) and Presbyterian (who came in at 11th). Leading the pack was Samford with a 3-round score of 904.
Upcoming Attractions
Can’t get enough of Bulldog women’s golf? The ladies will be back on the green in no time. Their final fall season tournament is right around the corner on Oct 28-29. An invite-only affair being held at the Mercer Invitational. So keep your calendars marked, fans!
Presenting Partner: First Bank
And let’s not forget a big thank you to our presenting partner, First Bank, the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp. With its roots in Southern Pines, North Carolina, First Bank has grown into a banking powerhouse with around $12.4 billion in total assets.
Operating lively 118 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina since 1935, First Bank proudly matches modern financial solutions with years of expertise. Our shared passion for excellence in local communities makes them an ideal partner to rally behind our Asheville athletes. After all, it’s all about bringing our best game forward!
First Bancorp also encourages fellow investors by trading common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “FBNC.”
So folks, get ready to cheer on our Bulldogs as they take on the Mercer Invitational. And remember – in sports, as in life, it’s not just about winning…it’s about playing the game.
