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Fri 13th March 2026 (UTC)
Fri 13th March 2026 (Local)
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2026-03-13T13:00:00
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13:00:00 UTC (08:00:00 Local)
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IOA Golf Classic Round 1
Date
Fri 13th March 2026 (UTC)
Fri 13th March 2026 (Local)
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2026-03-13T13:00:00
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LPGA Futures Tour
Season
2026
Round
2
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The opening round of the 2026 IOA Golf Classic brings the Epson Tour to Alaqua Country Club in Longwood, Florida. As the second stop of the season, the strategic narrative centers on the narrow, tree-lined fairways of this Gary Player-designed course, which demands high-level accuracy over brute strength. The primary hurdle for the 120-player field is the small, undulating greens that require precise approach angles to avoid difficult lag putts. Tactically, players often aim to survive the tighter front nine before attacking the reachable par-5 10th and 13th holes on the back.
The headline story for Friday is the momentum of the tour's top rookies and the return of local favorites. Following a record-breaking performance in Atlantic Beach, the field is focused on securing early "Race for the Card" points. Strategically, keeping the ball in play is paramount; the dense Florida oaks at Alaqua are notorious for swallowing errant tee shots, making "fairways and greens" the mantra for anyone looking to enter the weekend in contention for the $30,000 winner's check.
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Rookie sensation Gianna Clemente and Australia's Jennifer Elliott surged to the top of the leaderboard during the opening round of the 2026 IOA Golf Classic, both carding brilliant 5-under 66s. Clemente, the 17-year-old phenom, dazzled the gallery with a bogey-free performance, highlighted by back-to-back birdies on the 12th and 13th. Elliott matched her pace with a clinical display of iron play, successfully navigating the tricky afternoon winds that historically make Alaqua a much tougher test.
Sitting just one stroke back is a group of four players at 4-under, including Sarah Edwards and Kenzie Wright, who both capitalized on early morning conditions. The round featured several charges from the international contingent, with Finland’s Kiira Riihijarvi staying within striking distance. Notably, the firm conditions saw many of the favorites struggle with distance control, but Clemente and Elliott's ability to master the green speeds has set a high bar for Saturday's second round as the field battles for a spot in the top 60 and ties.
Sitting just one stroke back is a group of four players at 4-under, including Sarah Edwards and Kenzie Wright, who both capitalized on early morning conditions. The round featured several charges from the international contingent, with Finland’s Kiira Riihijarvi staying within striking distance. Notably, the firm conditions saw many of the favorites struggle with distance control, but Clemente and Elliott's ability to master the green speeds has set a high bar for Saturday's second round as the field battles for a spot in the top 60 and ties.
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