RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – The New Mexico women’s golf team opened play Tuesday at the 2023 Mountain West Championship with the first round at the Dinah Shore Championship Course at Mission Hills Country Club. The Lobos shot 3-under during the opening 18 holes to hold the first round lead as they search for their 10th Mountain West title.
New Mexico, ranked No. 43 nationally in GolfStat, holds a one-shot lead over No. 8 San Jose State, who is second at 2-under. They are the only two teams in red figures after one round, as Boise State is third at even par and Nevada is fourth at 1-over.
Jenny Lertsadwattana is tied for the individual lead at 4-under after a bogey-free opening-round 68 on Tuesday. Lauren Lehigh is also in the individual top 10, shooting a 1-under 71 to finish the day T-8th. Myah McDonald and Lisa-Marie Pagliano each shot a 1-over 73 in the first round, while Maria Caparros Levin rounded out the lineup with a 74 on Tuesday.
“Our plan for today was to be in the moment, stick to our routines, and fight the whole way,” said head coach Jill Trujillo. “They did just that. It was a super round by Jenny and I am extremely happy for Maria and Lisa-Marie with how they came back on the second nine. Everyone was very steady today.”
The Mountain West Championship will continue Wednesday and conclude Thursday at Mission Hills Country Club.