Mayers and White lead Coker Women's Golf at the Jekyll-O-Lantern Intercollegiate

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. – The Coker University women's golf team completed round one at the Jekyll Island Golf Club, finishing ninth as a team with a total score of 317 (+29) at the Jekyll-O-Lantern Intercollegiate.

Taylor Mayers and Jordan White led the way for the Cobras as they each shot a 75 (+3) tying for eighth place individually. Mayers and White totaled three birdies each in a strong round one performance.

Alicia Fajardo finished just two strokes behind at 77 (+5). Fajardo was strong on the front nine shooting an even par (36), and finished round one with three birdies. Katie Smith completed round one with a score of 90 (+18).

"Our team played well on a tough golf course" said coach Sam Stark. "I'm proud of Mayers and White for making strong comebacks in their round. We are eager to get back on the course for round two tomorrow."

The Cobras will be back in action on Tuesday (Oct. 29) when they begin round two of the Jekyll-O-Lantern Intercollegiate. Tee time is set for 9:00 a.m., a shotgun start. Live scoring of the event can be found at www.cokercobras.com