Chicago, Ill. — Mizzou women's golf sits atop the leaderboard after the opening day of the Illini Women's Invitational, carding a 16-under 560 through two rounds Monday at Medinah Country Club.

The Tigers opened the tournament with a nine-under 279 before following with a seven-under 281 in the second round on the par-72 course. Mizzou is tied for the lead in the 15-team field heading into Tuesday's final round, with three Tigers tied for eighth place individually at five-under par.

Seniors Addie Dobson and Melanie Walker, along with junior Alexandra Berglund, each finished the day at five-under 139, recording matching scores of 69 in the first round and 70 in the second round.

Dobson continued her strong start to the season, carding her fourth consecutive sub-par round with a three-under 69 in the opening round before adding a two-under 70 in the afternoon. Walker followed the same scoring pattern, extending her streak to four consecutive sub-par rounds behind an eagle in both rounds.

Berglund marked her second and third sub-par rounds of the season.

Junior Fleur van Beek finished the day tied for 29th at even par. After opening with an even-par 72, van Beek matched that score in the second round to remain even through 36 holes.

Sophomore Addie Surber also sits at even par and tied for 29th. Surber opened with a one-over 73 before a one-under 71 in the second round, her second sub-par round of the season, to finish the day with a two-round total of 144.

Mizzou will return to Medinah Country Club on Tuesday for the final round of the Illini Women's Invitational, with an opportunity to secure its second team championship of the season. The final round is scheduled to begin with a 9 a.m. CT shotgun start.

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