Lipscomb Women's Golf Holds Commanding Lead After Day One of The Robbie
10/12/2026 6:17:00 PM | Women's Golf
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Lipscomb University Women's Golf team delivered a dominant opening-day performance at The Robbie on Monday, finishing atop the seven-team leaderboard after 36 holes at Temple Hills Country Club.
Hosting the tournament on the par-72, 6,386-yard course, the Bisons posted identical rounds of 287 to finish the day at 574 (-2), building a commanding 29-stroke lead over second-place Tennessee Tech (603).
Lipscomb was led by Savannah Howell, who sits atop the individual leaderboard after carding rounds of 69 (-3) and 68 (-4) for a seven-under-par total of 137. Howell followed her strong opening round with an even better second round to secure the individual lead heading into Tuesday's finale.
Christina Surcey followed closely behind in second place, opening with a three-under-par 69 before shooting an even-par 72 in the afternoon. Surcey finished the day at 141 (-3), giving Lipscomb the top two spots on the individual leaderboard.
Eliza Yelverton also turned in a strong performance, sitting fifth overall after rounds of 73 (+1) and 75 (+3) for a combined 148 (+4). Ava Bankston finished the opening day in sixth place at 150 (+6), bouncing back from a first-round 78 with an even-par 72 in the second round.
Catherine Odom rounded out the Lipscomb lineup in 13th place, posting rounds of 76 (+4) and 79 (+7) for a 155 (+11).
The Bisons also had four golfers competing as individuals. Savannah Goodman led the group in eighth place with a 153 (+9), followed by Katya Tibbetts in 10th at 154 (+10). Bridget Craig finished the day in 15th at 157 (+13), while Sonja Tibbetts recorded a 166 (+22) to sit 36th.
Lipscomb enters the final round with four golfers occupying spots inside the top six, positioning the Bisons for a strong finish at their home tournament.
Lipscomb Results
|
Player |
Round 1 |
Round 2 |
Total |
Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
69 |
68 |
137 (-7) |
1st |
|
|
69 |
72 |
141 (-3) |
2nd |
|
|
Eliza Yelverton |
73 |
75 |
148 (+4) |
5th |
|
78 |
72 |
150 (+6) |
6th |
|
|
76 |
79 |
155 (+11) |
13th |
|
|
Team Total |
287 |
287 |
574 (-2) |
1st |
Competing as Individuals
|
Player |
Round 1 |
Round 2 |
Total |
Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
74 |
79 |
153 (+9) |
8th |
|
|
75 |
79 |
154 (+10) |
10th |
|
|
77 |
80 |
157 (+13) |
15th |
|
|
86 |
80 |
166 (+22) |
36th |
Up Next
Lipscomb returns to Temple Hills Country Club on Tuesday, October 13, for the final 18 holes of The Robbie. The Bisons will look to defend their 29-stroke lead and capture the team title on their home course.
