TWO COLLEGE GOLFERS COMPLETE FIRST ROUND

Two Iowa Lakes Community College women golfers have finished their first round of play at the national championship played at the Halifax Plantation Golf Course in Florida this week.

Sarah Hohensee shot a 97; while Christy McEntee came in with a 106 at the National Junior College Athletic Association's National Tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla.

"We started out early this morning and conditions were extremely windy," said Jason Vande Brake, Athletic Director at Iowa Lakes.  "It's a very difficult course - there are a lot of hills on the greens. Play went a lot faster throughout the day as the morning dew dried up.  And, there's even a lot higher scores being shot (than what) Sarah and Christy shot."

The Laker women play again tomorrow with tee times at 9:15 and 9:22 a.m. Play continues through Thursday.

The 2004 tournament kicked off on Sunday night with a Survivor Banquet. This is the eighth year in a row Iowa Lakes has advanced golfers to the National Tourney.

Those interested in updates -- or to cheer the golfers on -- may log on www.njcaawgolf.com.