Sarah and Ellie help Denver

to dominate Dixie Classic

Sarah Faller from Galway and Darlington's Ellie Givens shared in a Denver University domination of the first two rounds of the Brigham Young University Dixie Classic at Entrada at Snow Canyon Golf Club, St George's in Utah.

Sarah, pictured right, a freshman student, scored 69 and 77 for a two-round total of 146 over the par-72, 5981yd course. She is tied for second place, four shots behind Canadian-born leader and team-mate Stephanie Sherlock with scores of 72 and 70 for 142.

Former English girls champion Ellie Givens is a close up joint fourth in a field of 83 on 148 with a pair of 74s.

Denver (579) have a lead of 28 shots from their nearest rivals, Colorado State, in the team event with one round to go. There is a field of 15 teams.