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April 17, 2006 Olympia, WA --- The Saint Martin’s women’s golf team is currently in eighth place after first round play of the 1st annual Saint Martin’s University women’s golf tournament Monday at the 5801-yard course at Olympia Country and Golf Club. Eight other teams are competing in the 2-day tournament; Cal State Chico, Notre Dame de Namur, Spokane Community College, Cal State-Monterey, Western Washington, Linfield, Concordia, and Grand Canyon. The Saints, finishing the day at 373, were paced by Maria Laraisse (Jr., Agadir, Morocco) who is currently in 11th place (85). Stacie Henden (So., Allyn, WA) is tied for 20th (89) and Bridgette Kennedy (So., Olympia, WA) is tied for 30th (92). Western Washington’s Katja Trygg is the leader after the first day with a 4-over 79, followed by Katie Leong and Denise Canadas from Cal State Chico and WWU’s Candice Wagner at 6-over par 81. Team leaders after the first round include Western Washington (329), Cal State Chico (331) and Grand Canyon (350). “We are extremely pleased with the quality of teams participating in our 1st annual tournament,” said Saint Head Coach Bob Grisham. “We look forward to the growth of this tournament and hope to continue hosting the event at The Olympia Country and Golf Club.” The final round of the tournament will begin tomorrow morning with the first tee time set for 8:00am.
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