Oregon Institute of Technology Athletics

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Finally able to take the course after two days of weather delays, Oregon Tech's Payton Canon carded a 2-over-par 74 in her opening round at the NAIA Women's Golf National Championships at Lincoln Park West Golf Course.

The senior was tied for seventh after the morning session, however, due to a late start due to weather, 78 players failed to complete their round.

Canon, starting on the 17th hole, bogeyed two of her first three holes - but played even golf over the remaining 15 holes, including birdies on the par-5 fifth and the par-4 14th.

"I am extremely proud of how Payton played today," said OIT head coach Dave Myers. "She started slowly - as she wasn't able to warm up on the range due to weather and only played two holes in her practice round before lightning ended it. She made some tremendous iron shots today."

The players left on the course will complete their first round tomorrow morning and transition into their second round. Canon is expected to begin her second round at 2 p.m. (CDT)