FIU's Courtney Burdick fires first-round 74 to lead the Golden Panther Women's Championship

Monday, February 10, 2003

FIU's Courtney Burdick fires first-round 74 to lead the Golden Panther Women's Championship

llinois took the first round lead in the Golden Panther Women's Championship held at the Doral Silver golf course. The Illini, which shot a first round 309, are 21-shots ahead of SW Texas State.

Bethune-Cookman is in third place at 331, followed by a four-way tie for fourth place. FIU, Georgia State, UNC-Greensboro and Middle Tennessee are the four tied at 334.

FIU's Courtney Burdick fired the low round of the day and is the leader at three-over 74. Burdick shot 37s on both sides.

UNC-Greensboro's Dani Heimbecker is a stroke behind, followed by Illinois' Renata Young, two shots back.

The participants and fans were treated by Dennis Walters golf show after the round on the 17th tee.

The final round of the 36-hole championship is tomorrow at the Doral Silver golf course.