June 16, 2003

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The University of Virginia women's golf team will open its inaugural season at the College of Charleston's Cougar Fall Classic in September, head coach Jan Mann announced on Monday.

The Cavaliers will participate in eight tournaments during their first season of competition. UVa will also compete at the 2004 ACC Championship in Clemmons, N.C., in April.

"My philosophy as a coach has always been, if you want your team to be the best, then you need to have them competing against the best," Mann said. "I believe that this team will be up for the challenges ahead. Our goals will be to work hard in the classroom and in practice and to enjoy the challenge of competing against the best teams in the country. If they can do those three things, then I am sure they will gain invaluable experience and our first season will be a success."

2003-04 Virginia Women's Golf Schedule

FALL
September 15-16, 2003
Cougar Fall Classic at Yeaman's Hall
Yeaman's Hall Club, Charleston, South Carolina
College of Charleston, host

October 3-5, 2003
Kentucky Wildcat Fall Invitational
University Big Blue Golf Course, Lexington, Ky.
University of Kentucky, host

October 19-21, 2003
Mercedes Benz Intercollegiate
Gettysvue Polo, Golf and Country Club, Knoxville, Tenn.
University of Tennessee, host

October 31-November 2, 2003
Landfall Tradition
Landfall Club, Wilmington, N.C.
University of North Carolina Wilmington, host


SPRING
February 27-29, 2004
Pinehurst Challenge
Pinehurst #8, Pinehurst, NC
University of Virginia and College of Charleston, hosts

March 7-9,2004
SunTrust Lady Gator Invitational
University Course, Gainesville, Fla.
University of Florida, host

March 15-16, 2004
Anteater Invitational
Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Coto DeCaza, Calif.
University of California Irvine, host

April 2-4, 2004
Bryan National Collegiate
Bryan Park, Greensboro, N.C.
UNC Greensboro and Wake Forest, hosts

April 16-18, 2004
ACC Championship
Salem Glen Country Club, Clemmons, N.C.