Birmingham, Ala. – Freshman Lauren Barattini shot scores of 113 and 103 to place 81^st out of 90 players at the BSC Ann Rhodes Invitational.  In the first event of the Spring season, Barattini had to battle tough weather conditions leading up to and at the event, but managed to overcome that obstacle.
 
“We were unable to play a practice round due to rain.  Which makes it difficult to prepare for an event when you have never seen a course before,” said first year Head Coach Eddie Brescher.  “But we did our research and prepared mentally for this event without seeing the course before.”
 
Barattini started the event in terrible conditions as she shot a 113 on the first day of action.
 
“The weather for day one was some of the worst conditions to play golf in,” said Brescher. “There was a combination of rain, freezing temperatures, 20 mph wind, and the course had standing water everywhere.”
 
But the freshman responded greatly on Day Two, as she shot a 103 to move up the board. With better weather that day, Barattini was able to capitalize and post a score that improved by 10 shots.
 
 “I am very proud of the way Lauren grinded all week long.  At times, it was so cold and wet, you could barely hold on to the club or keep anything dry, added Bresecher. “This event was great for her to reflect on for future events and it was a huge learning experience for Lauren to play in conditions this difficult.”
 
The Majors are back in action on March 4th in Rome, Ga. at The Rome News Tribune Invitational where the women will compete again and the men will start their Spring season.