Citizen Staff Writer
University of Arizona women’s golf coach Greg Allen didn’t mince words when asked about his team’s opening-round performance at the Pac-10 Championship in Seattle.
“Not a real good day. Kind of a tough start,” he said.
Arizona State’s Anna Nordqvist shot a 4-under-68 to take the individual lead. The Sun Devils (9-over 297) also lead the team competition, followed by USC (303), UCLA (305) and a fourth-place tie between Stanford and UA (309).
Despite the Wildcats stumbling out of the gates with their 21-over-par showing, the coach wasn’t about to throw in the towel.
“In a team tournament like this, you’re always in it,” he said. “If we can cut it in half (today), that will put us in a position for the third round.”
Alison Walshe (3-over 75, tie 9th) led UA, followed by teammates Adriana Zwanck (77, tie 15th), Amanda Wilson (78, tie 17th), Mary Jacobs (79, tie 23rd) and Emily Mason (84, 44th).
GEOFF GRAMMER
ggrammer@tucsoncitizen.com