UNC’s Krista Junkkari Named Co-ACC Women’s Golfer of the Month

Posted Oct 6, 2021
Following a record-tying start to the season, Krista Junkkari of the North Carolina women’s golf team was named Co-ACC Women’s Golfer of the Month on Wednesday, along with Duke’s Erica Shepherd. At the Charleston Cougar Classic in September, Junkkari, set the UNC 18-hole record by shooting a seven-under 65 in the tournament's first round. (Chapelboro.com)

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