Jessica Nelson led Gustavus on day one of the George Fox Invite.
PEORIA, Ariz. – The Gustavus Adolphus College women’s golf team is in sixth place out of eight teams following day one of the George Fox Invite being played at the Lakes Course. The Gusties shot 324 (+40) as a team and are eight shots behind fifth place Olivet College. Host school George Fox leads the tournament field with a team score of 297 (+13) following the first day of play.
Sophomore Jessica Nelson (Wayzata, Minn.) and senior Chloe Altmann (Olivia, Minn.) led the Gusties on day one, with Nelson shooting a 79 (+8) and Altmann an 80 (+9) to be in ties for 17th and 20th, respectively in the individual standings. McKenzie Swenson (So., Buffalo, Minn.) was third for the Gusties, scoring an 81 (+10) to finish in a tie for 24th, while Ellie Brandt (Fy., Wayzata, Minn.) rounded out the Gustie lineup with an 84 (+13), good for a tie for 31st.
The tournament resumes Sunday morning. Live stats are available for fans wanting to follow the action.