Greenville, S.C. -- The Furman women's golf team will entertain 15 teams at the 51st Lady Paladin Invitational Golf Tournament this weekend, September 19-21, at the par-71, 6,331-yard Furman University Golf Course in Greenville, S.C.

"I am so excited again this year for the Lady Paladin," said Jeff Hull, the defending SoCon Coach of the Year who is in his tenth year as the head coach of the Furman program.  "This is always such a special week in so many ways, from playing at home, to our family dinner, to celebrating our players.  It should be a great tournament, and I look forward to seeing Furman fans out here to support us!"

The 54-hole tournament begins Friday with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.  The Paladins will tee off on holes No. 1 through No. 4 and will play in a group with Alabama, Minnesota, and St. Thomas.  Saturday's shotgun start is set for 10 a.m., and Sunday's final round will begin with 9 a.m. shotgun start.   

Furman will be joined in the field this year by Alabama, Augusta, Daytona State, Eastern Kentucky, Florida Gulf Coast, Harvard, High Point, Kennesaw State, Minnesota, Nevada, North Florida, Old Dominion, St. Thomas, UNCW, and Xavier.

The Paladin lineup for the tournament includes junior Audrey Ryu, sophomore Eva Ringwald, freshman Ava Hanneman, sophomore Jenna Madden, and freshman Olivia Hasselbach.  Sophomore Andrea Marin Raga and junior Kelsi Mauzy will play as individuals.

Furman finished third at the 2024 Lady Paladin Invitational, with Ryu placing six to pace the Paladins.  Ringwald turned in a 19th-place finish, while Madden tied for 20th. 

The Lady Paladin Invitational began in 1972 with Furman claiming the inaugural title and Lady Paladin Beth Solomon taking individual medalist honors.  Over the years, many of the most recognizable names in women's golf have won the tournament including Betsy King, Nancy Lopez, Sherri Turner, Donna Andrews, and Dottie Pepper.

Admission to the tournament is free and fans are welcome.  Live tournament scoring will also be available via http://www.FurmanPaladins.com and https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/238774/scoring/team.

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