Stanford, Keever Lead After First Round of Golf World Invitational

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- The Stanford women's golf team is in first place at five-over par 293 after the first round of play at the GOLF WORLD/Palmetto Dunes Invitational in Hilton Head, S.C. The tournament, being played at the Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Hall (Par 72, 6257 Yards), features seven teams currently ranked in the top 20. 1995 NCAA Champion and second-ranked Arizona is in second place at 294 while third ranked defending NCAA Champion Arizona State is third at 297.

Four Stanford golfers are in the top 25, led by freshman Stephanie Keever who is in first place individually at two-under par 70. Sophomore Jae Jean Ro is tied for third place at 73 while freshmen Hilary Homeyer and Jessica Belskis are tied for 17th at 75. Sophomore Julie Dunn is tied for 35th at 78.

The GOLF WORLD/Palmetto Dunes Invitational will continue through Sunday, Nov. 16.

Stanford Scores:
1.   Stanford          293
1.   Stephanie Keever   70
T3.  Jae Jean Ro        73
T17. Jessica Belskis    75
T35. Julie Dunn         78
Top Scores:
1.  Stanford        293
2.  Arizona         294
3.  Arizona State   297
4.  Tulsa           301
5.  UCLA            304
1.  Stephanie Keever, Stan. 70
2.  Krissie Register, Ariz. 72
3.  Molly Cooper, SJSU      73
    Jae Jean Ro, Stan.      73
    Keri Corneluis, ASU     73
    Katy Wilkinson, LSU     73

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