Aug. 4, 2008

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Two University of North Carolina golfers are playing in the 2008 U.S. Women's Amateur in Eugene, Ore. Allie White, a rising freshman, shot an even par 72 in the first round of stroke play while Sydney Crane, a rising senior, shot four-over-par 76.

There are still several players still out on the course at the par 72, 6,484-yard Eugene Country Club. However, White, from Lancaster, Ohio, is presently tied for 13th place while Crane, from Jamestown, N.C., is tied for 59th. Following Tuesday's second round of stroke play, the low 64 scorers will advance on to match play which begins on Wednesday and continues through Sunday.

Crane, an All-ACC performer last year, will tee off Tuedsday at 12:30 p.m. PDT while White will tee off at 1:47 p.m. PDT. Both players will begin off the 10th tee on Tuesday.