LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Missouri Western Women’s Golf began the 2019 spring season at the Warrior Invitational on Tuesday. It was a successful first day for the Griffons, as Shi Qing Ong leads the field of 47 while Missouri Western sits in third as a team after the first round.

Leading the Griffons after the first round in her senior season, Ong shot a 71 (-1) and was the only golfer below par. She sits two strokes ahead of three golfers currently tied for second. Ong separated herself from the field with consistent play throughout the round, leading all golfers with 15 pars.

Chong Yong is the second Missouri Western golfer on the leaderboard, as she shot an 80 (+8) and is tied for 13th heading into the second round.

Anna Bech and Jenna Kosmatka both shot an 81 (+9) which ties them for 15th. Bech was one of just four golfers to shoot an eagle while Kosmatka tied for second in the entire field with three birdies.

Freshman Sabrina Galfano is also in the top-half of the leaderboard, sitting in 21st with her 83 (+11).

Missouri Western will continue play at the Warrior Invitational on Wednesday.

— MWSU Athletics —