No. 7 North Georgia Women's Golf Surges on Day One of Grand Harbor Classic

Cora Mount's second-round 69 leads Nighthawks' climb up the leaderboard.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:36pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a women's golf tournament scene, with sharp geometric shapes in vibrant greens, blues, and golds representing the course and players' uniforms.The North Georgia women's golf team's second-round surge at the Grand Harbor Classic showcases their ability to adapt and compete at a high level.Ninety Six Today

The No. 7 University of North Georgia (UNG) women's golf team turned in a steady two-round performance on the opening day of the Grand Harbor Classic, finishing in seventh place with a team score of 592 (+16) after rounds of 298 (+10) and 294 (+6). Cora Mount's standout 3-under 69 in the second round was the low round of the day for North Georgia and helped pace the team's climb up the leaderboard.

Why it matters

This early-season tournament provides an important opportunity for the nationally-ranked North Georgia women's golf team to compete against top programs and gauge their progress ahead of the postseason. Strong performances from individual players like Cora Mount could also boost their chances of earning all-conference and All-American honors later in the year.

The details

In the opening round, Claire Bradford led the way for North Georgia with an even-par 72, while Mackenzie Connell and Camryn Wright both posted 76 (+4). Mount opened with a 77 (+5) before shaving eight strokes off her score in the second round. Abby Franks showed consistency across both rounds, improving slightly in the second with a 74 (+2) after an opening 77 (+5). Competing as an individual, Ellie Jane Riner recorded rounds of 77 (+5) and 73 (+1), shaving four strokes in her second outing of the day.

  • The tournament began on Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • The final round will be played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Cora Mount

A standout player for the No. 7 North Georgia women's golf team, Cora Mount fired a 3-under 69 in the second round, the low round of the day for the Nighthawks.

Claire Bradford

The North Georgia women's golf team's top performer in the opening round, Bradford carded an even-par 72 before posting a 75 (+5) in the second round.

Mackenzie Connell

A key contributor for North Georgia, Connell posted rounds of 73 (+1) and 76 (+4) on the opening day of the Grand Harbor Classic.

Camryn Wright

Wright recorded back-to-back rounds of 76 (+4) for the Nighthawks on the first day of the tournament.

Abby Franks

Showing consistency across both rounds, Franks improved slightly in the second with a 74 (+2) after an opening 77 (+5).

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What they’re saying

“We're pleased with the progress we made in the second round and look forward to building on that momentum tomorrow as we wrap up the tournament.”

— Cora Mount, North Georgia Women's Golf Player

What’s next

North Georgia will look to continue its momentum on Tuesday as the Grand Harbor Classic concludes with the third and final round.

The takeaway

The strong second-round performance by the No. 7 North Georgia women's golf team, led by Cora Mount's 3-under 69, demonstrates the Nighthawks' ability to make adjustments and climb the leaderboard at this early-season tournament. This could be a positive sign for the team's chances of contending for a conference championship and NCAA tournament berth later in the year.