BARTLESVILLE, Okla – The Arkansas-Monticello women's golf team played in the opening round of the Central Regional Preview at the Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on Monday afternoon. The Blossoms came out of day one of the tournament in 16th place overall, with Mekdes Rozas leading for UAM.

Mekdes Rozas led the Blossoms in the opening round of the tournament, closing out her first 18 holes with a 7-over 79. She finished the day tied for 43rd place.

Natalie Van Dort and Ximena Paz each left day one tied for 54th place after shooting a round one 80.

Chiara Sturaro closed out day one tied for 64th place, with a first round 82.

Robbi Jo Freeman is the final Blossom competing in the tournament. She finished the day in 99th place, shooting an opening round 94.

2023 Central Regional Preview Day 1 RECAP

Arkansas-Monticello	Place	Rd. 1	Total
Mekdes Rozas	T26	+5 (77)	77
Natalie Van Dort	T54	+8 (80)	80
Ximena Paz	T54	+8 (80)	80
Chiara Sturaro	T64	+10 (82)	82
Robbi Jo Freeman	99	+22 (94)	94

The Rundown
Schedule: Monday - Tuesday Sep. 25-26, 2023
Course: Hillcrest Country Club | Bartlesville, OK
Yardage: 5,928 yd. course — Par 72
Format: 2 Rounds, 36-Hole Tournament

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