Harwinton, Connecticut (July 11, 2023) – On a brilliantly sunny day at Fairview Farm Golf Course Annie Dai shot a 3-under 69 to hold the first round lead at the 2nd Connecticut Girls’ Junior. Dai will carry a two shot lead into the final round over Aoife Devaney.
Dai (CT PGA Junior Golf Association) began her round in style with a birdie on the opening par-4 and quickly rode that momentum to a 3-under through six holes start. Two bogeys did follow on Nos. 7 and 8 but those would be her only two blemishes on the day.
After making the turn in 1-under 35 Dai closed in impressive fashion recording consecutive birdies on Nos. 15 and 16 as she played the back nine in a bogey-free 2-under 34.
Devaney (Eclub of Connecticut) put together a strong first round firing a 1-under 71. Her round included an impressive six birdies as she overcame three bogeys and a double-bogey.
2023 Borck Girls’ Junior winner Laniah Moffett (Eclub of Connecticut) is in third place at even-par while Zorah Williams (Stonington CC) and Arabella Lopez (Redding CC) are tied for fourth at 3-over.
The 2nd Connecticut Girls’ Junior will conclude on Wednesday with the final round beginning at 8:30 a.m.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut Girls Junior Amateur is one of 20 championships conducted by the Connecticut State Golf Association. The CSGA functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and conducts over 60 Championships, Qualifiers, and One Day Tournaments throughout the year.
