Carlsbad, California: No. 3 Gamecocks 20th After R1 of NCAA Championship

No.3 South Carolina sits 20th on a bunched leaderboard after the opening 18 holes of the 2024 NCAA Championship. The Gamecocks shot 296 (+8) in the afternoon wave at Omni La Costa.

Rydqvist and Lamoure Lead the Way

Junior All-American Louise Rydqvist continued her impressive form, pacing Carolina with a 3-under 69. Rydqvist carded five birdies, including a stretch of 3-straight on the back nine. Meanwhile, freshman Maylis Lamoure had an NCAA Championship debut to remember, shooting an even par 72 with four birdies, three of which came on the back nine.

Other Team Performances

Sophomore Mia Sandtorv Lussand shot a 77 (+5), while freshman Vairana Heck rebounded from a tough front nine to shoot even par on the back nine and finish with a 78 (+6). Junior All-American Hannah Darling posted an 84 (+12) with a pair of birdies on her scorecard.

Upcoming Rounds

The Gamecocks will be paired with No. 1 Stanford and No. 2 Wake Forest again in round two, with their first tee time set for 9:40 a.m. (ET) at hole one.

Leaderboard Standings

• No. 16 Clemson – 280 (-8)
• No. 13 Texas A&M – 281 (-7)
• No. 1 Stanford – 285 (-3)

2024 NCAA Championship Schedule

May 17-22 — 2024 Finals Schedule of Events at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, California; University of Texas at Austin, host.

2024 NCAA Championship TV Schedule

Live broadcast via Golf Channel – Monday, May 20; Tuesday, May 21; Wednesday, May 22 (all times listed in ET).