The #1 Emory women's golf team had a strong start to the Jekyll Island Collegiate on Friday, shooting a team total 295 (+7) to end the day in first place out of 24 teams.

Freshman Xinyi Zheng is currently leading the field, shooting a 68 (-4) to lead by two strokes going into day two. She shot a career-high two eagles on the round along with five birdies and bogeys respectively.

Zimo Li came in next in a three-way tie for sixth with a 74 (+2) on the day. The sophomore had a consistent opening round, making par on 12 of the 18 holes with two birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey.

Junior Carys Code also found a spot in the top ten, coming in ninth after shooting a 75 (+3) on the day. She delivered three bogeys, two birdies and a double bogey to wrap up the first round.

Esther Jung finished next, finishing the first round in 29^th place. The junior shot a 78 (+6) on the day, recording seven bogeys, three birdies and a double bogey to land in the top 30 going into round two.

Rounding things out for the Eagles is Jida Chiravachredej as she put up a 79 (+7) to end the day. She shot eight bogeys and a birdie in her first round to finish in 40^th place going into day two.

The Eagles will start round two in the afternoon tomorrow, with Zheng starting things off with the first tee time at 1:05 p.m.