EDMOND, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women’s Golf Team sits in first place after round one of the 2026 Grace Shin Invitational at The Golf Club of Edmond in Edmond, Oklahoma on Monday.
The Blossoms posted a team score of 291 (+7) in the opening round, placing them atop the leaderboard in first place after Round 1.
Arkansas-Fort Smith sits just one stroke behind UAM in second place with a team score of 292 (+8). GAC member Henderson State finished the opening round in fourth place with a score of 296 (+12), while Southeastern Oklahoma State rounded out the top five with a team score of 297 (+13).
Tori Milton led the Blossoms in the opening round, firing an even-par 71 to finish the day tied for eighth.
Faith Hendren followed closely behind, carding a 1-over par 72 to close out Round 1 tied for 11th.
Kenzie McClenny finished the opening round tied for 19th after shooting a 3-over par 74.
Renata Abad also posted a 3-over par 74, joining McClenny in a tie for 19th after Round 1.
Paveekul Kladkleep carded a 9-over par 80 in the opening round, finishing the day tied for 69th.
Competing as an individual, Karis Pollard rounded out the day for the Blossoms with a 12-over par 83, placing her tied for 94th.
The Blossoms will play the final round of the tournament on Tuesday, October 6.
2026 GRACE SHIN INVITE DAY ONE RECAP
Arkansas-Monticello
Place
Rd. 1
Total
Tori Milton
T-8
+E (71)
71
Faith Hendren
T-11
+1 (72)
72
Kenzie McClenny
T-19
+3 (74)
74
Renata Abad
T-19
+3 (74)
74
Paveekul Kladkleep
T-69
+9 (80)
80
Karis Pollard (IND)
T-94
+12 (83)
83
The Rundown
Schedule: Monday – Tuesday | October 5 – October 6, 2026
Course: The Golf Course of Edmond | Edmond, Oklahoma
Host: University of Central Oklahoma
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Article published with permission of UAM Athletics.
