Lynn Lim Sets Vanderbilt Women’s Golf Record

Clemson, S.C. — Vanderbilt senior Lynn Lim authored a historic opening round at the Clemson Invitational on Friday evening, firing a 9-under-par 63 to reset the program’s single-round scoring record and propel the Commodores into the team lead at 13-under.

Lim’s nine-birdie effort eclipsed the previous Vanderbilt benchmark of 64, a mark she already shared with Elizabeth Rudisill and Louise Yu. The 63 gives her a one-shot cushion atop the individual leaderboard heading into the tournament’s second day.

“What a day for Lynn,” head coach Greg Allen said. “She made golf look easy today. What made her round even more special is the way her teammates reacted when they found out. It was really cool as a coach to see the love and joy they had for her.”

Lim’s brilliance was hardly a solo act. Ava Merrill signed for a 3-under 69, good for seventh place after a five-birdie performance, while Sarah Im posted a 2-under 70 to sit 11th. Allen expects even more from the pair over the weekend.

“Ava and Sara played really well and probably felt like they left a few out there, so I’m excited for them to get back out there tomorrow,” he said. “I saw a lot of good things from Rudy and AT, and I believe they will get it going the next two days.”

With Lim leading the charge, Vanderbilt holds a commanding team advantage and will take that momentum into Saturday’s second round at the Clemson Invitational.