LSU Gold
Height
5'6
Class
Junior
Hometown
Greer, S.C.
High School
Abilene HS

(updated 9/8/03)

  • 2002 Academic All-America
  • 2003 Academic All-America

JUNIOR SEASON (2002-03)
Played in nine events, 24 rounds, averaging 79.29, third on the team … Second on the team in the five spring events, averaging 78.83 … Best round of LSU career, an even par 72 in the first round of the LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic, 4-6-03 … Finished in a tie for 18th in the LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic at 12-over 228, best career finish and best 54-hole … 11 rounds in the 70s, rounds counted for team score 21 of 24 times … Earned Academic All-America honors from the golf coaches association for the second straight year … Earned Verizon Second Team At-Large Academic All-America citation from College Sports Information Directors (CoSIDA).

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2001-02)
Played in 10 tournaments, 29 rounds, an average of 82.03 … Low round of 74 in the final round of the LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic … Best finish came in the Classic, a tie for 19th at 231 … Five rounds in the 70s, 7.5 of 20 rounds counted for team score … Spring average in six tournaments of 81.44 was almost two strokes better than fall average.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2000-01) 
Played in seven tournaments, averaging 82.33 … Had two low rounds of 74 in the Auburn Tiger Derby Invitational in the fall and the spring LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic … Best finish was in LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic, at 16-over 232 and a tie for 31st … Played in the 2001 Trans National, advancing to match play before losing in first round of match play.

PRIOR TO LSU
Earned numerous top 10 finishes on the American Junior Golf Association … All-District at Abilene High School, 1997-99 … Two-time District Medallist (’98, ’99), Team MVP and Captain (’98, ’99) … Team won District Championship (’97, ’98, ’99), won Regional Championship (’97, 99). Team coached by Russell Ellison … Member of the National Honor Society … Compaq/AJGA Academic All-American. Winner of the Abilene HS Academic Excellence Award. Third in class of 550. Vice-President of freshman class, President of sophomore class … Won qualifier for the U. S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championships, made it to the second round of match play. … Concertmaster of Abilene High Orchestra.

PERSONAL
Full name is Devon Kathleen Day … Born on November 30, 1981 … Parents are Philips and Gayla Day. Younger brothers: Spencer, Jeffrey. Younger sister: Shelby … Major at LSU: Communications … Favorite golfers are Tom Lehman and Dottie Pepper.

Collegiate Finishes
2002-03
Mason Rudolph Championships 81-84-79 — 244 t67
Mercedes-Benz Championships 77-82-78 — 237 t40
Furman Lady Paladin Invitational 79-77-80 — 236 t61
Auburn “The Derby” 81-78-81 — 240 67
Lady Puerto Rico Classic 75-82-80 — 237 t50
Lady Gamecock Classic 79 t37
Bryan National Collegiate 80-82 — 162 t77
LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic 72-75-81 — 228 t18
SEC Women’s Championship 81-81-78 — 240 t33
Totals 24 rounds — 79.29 average

2001-02
Mason Rudolph Championships 81-81-80 — 242 t65
NCAA Fall Preview 86-81 — 167 t112
Mercedes-Benz Women’s Championships 76-82-89 — 247 t61
Furman Lady Palladin 85-85-87 — 257 103
Sun Trust Lady Gator 82-88-81 — 251 t74
Lady Gamecock Classic 86-80-85 — 251 74
Liz Murphey College Classic 79-86-81 — 246 t76
LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic 77-80-74 — 231 t19
SEC Women’s Championship 81-79-88 — 248 t58
NCAA East Regional 80-79-80 — 239 t89
Totals 29 rounds — 82.03 average

2000-01
Auburn Tiger-Derby Invitational 86-74-82 — 242 t49
NCAA Fall Preview 81-82 — 163 t77
Mercedes-Benz Women’s Championships 88-84-85 — 257 t71
GolfWorld/Palmetto Dunes 89-77-77 — 243 t54
CGF National Match Play 0-3 Match Play Record
Lady Gamecock Classic 87-84-90 — 261 56
LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic 74-78-80 — 231 t31
Totals 17 rounds — 82.25 average

College Career Statistics
Rounds: 67
Strokes: 5441
Average: 81.21
Low Round: 72, 2003 LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic
Low Tournament (54 holes): 228, 2003 LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic
Best Finish: tie 18, 2003 LSU/Cleveland Golf Classic

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