Davis Ties Program Record On Day One of Mercedes-Benz Collegiate

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee sophomore Bailey Davis put on a show Monday at Cherokee Country Club, tying the program record for lowest 18-hole score during the second round of the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate after carding an impressive 63.  

The White Plains, Maryland, native started the day strong, shooting even par on the first 18 holes and -1 on the back nine. During the second round, Davis notched five birdies to shoot -5 on the front nine and maintained her momentum with three more birdies to record a 3-under on the last nine holes. She posted a 9-under overall and enters the final day in second place and just one stroke behind the top spot. 

“I was pretty happy with the way I played today,” Davis said. “I was happy with how committed I was, how I struck the ball, and how well I putted. I was trying to stay pretty calm throughout the day, but I think I did a pretty good job with it.” 

Davis now shares the program record for lowest round with LVFL Mikayla Bardwell, who carded a 63 during the second day of the SEC Championship in Birmingham, Alabama, in April. The two lowest rounds in Lady Vol history have come under the direction of head coach Diana Cantú.  

Overall, Tennessee ended the day in seventh place at +3 on the Par 71 course. Freshman Manassanan Chotikabhukkana carded two 1-over rounds to finish the opening day tied for 29th place at +2. Fellow freshman Caroline Patterson, who competed as an individual, and junior Kayla Holden both carded a 36-hole score of 146. The pair is tied for 33rd ahead of Tuesday’s round. 

Junior Paula Kirner, who competed as an individual, shot 1-under on the back nine of round one to finish tied for 42nd at +5. Junior Vanessa Gilly carded two rounds of 74 to end the day tied for 50th place at +6.  

Carolina Caminoli, who rounded out the individuals, shot +14 in Monday’s opening rounds, while Emily Hawkins shot +15. The fifth-year duo finished tied for 68th and 71st place, respectively. 

INDIVIDUAL SCORES  

2. Bailey Davis, -9 (70,63,133)  

T29. Manassanan Chotikabhukkana, +2 (72,72,144)  

T33. Kayla Holden, +4 (73,73,146)  

T49. Vanessa Gilly, +6 (74,74,148)  

T71. Emily Hawkins, +15 (76,81,157)  

Individuals  

T33. Caroline Patterson, +4 (73,73,146)  

T42. Paula Kirner, +5 (73,74,147)  

T68. Carolina Caminoli, +14 (81,75,156)  

TEAM SCORES  

1. Virginia, -15 (277,276,553)  

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