yesterday at the McDonald's Betsy Rawls Girls National Championship in Wilmington, Delaware.

Marshall was one of five girls to shoot a 78 on the par-72 Hercules Country Club course.

American Alicia Allison held the early lead on 74, with four girls tied for second a shot back on 75.

Five players returned rounds of 76 yesterday, with a further two shooting 77.

More than 60 girls are entered in the tournament which plays to a finish on Friday.