NCAA Women's Regionals: USC's Bailey Shoemaker sets course record, Bailey Davis nabs Tennessee school record after Monday's opening round

The women's college golf postseason is here, as Division I regionals kicked off Monday across the country.

The six regional championship sites feature 12 teams and six individuals (72 teams and 36 individuals, total), with play beginning on Monday, May 6 and ending Wednesday, May 8. The top five teams (30 total) and the top individual (6 total) not on a qualifying team from each regional will advance to the national championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, May 17-22.

Below you’ll find a recap, as well as a breakdown of what to watch for from each regional as the first round concludes from all six sites.

College golf: Breaking down the six regional sites

Auburn Regional

Team leader: Auburn, 2 over

Individual leaders: Louise Rydqvist, South Carolina; Megan Schofill, Auburn, 3 under

The hook: Could Tulsa do it again? Last year, the Golden Hurricane stole a spot to NCAAs, and they're looking to do it again. Auburn and South Carolina have some separation at the top.

If the cut were today: 1. Auburn, 2. South Carolina, T-3. Oregon, Tulsa, Houston

What to watch for Tuesday: Look for Georgia to rebound, sitting eight shots behind the cut line. Don't expect the Bulldogs to remain that far behind.

Bermuda Run Regional

Team leader: Wake Forest, 11 under

Individual leader: Bailey Davis, Tennessee, 8 under

The hook: What a round from Davis, who has propelled Tennessee one shot from the lead after the opening day of play with the lowest score in program history at an NCAA event. Texas is also in a precarious spot, tied for the last spot, which would be a playoff if Monday were the final round. A strong start from the defending national champion at its home regional.

If the cut were today: 1. Wake Forest, 2. Tennessee, T-3. Ole Miss, Mississippi State; T-5. Texas, Oregon State (playoff)

What to watch for Tuesday: Whether Tennessee and Oregon State can continue to play the role of berth stealers. Teams like Texas, UCF and South Florida have work to do.

Bryan Regional

Team leader: SMU, LSU, 2 under

Individual leader: Ingrid Lindblad, LSU, Latanna Stone, LSU, Mackenzie Lee, SMU, 4 under

The hook: What a start for LSU's two stars in Ingrid Lindblad and Latanna Stone, each shooting 4 under to help the Tigers to a share of the first-round lead with SMU. Host Texas A&M is also right in the thick of things after the opening round.

If the cut were today: T-1. SMU, LSU, 3. Texas A&M, 4. Clemson, 5. Iowa State

What to watch for Tuesday: Iowa State is looking to steal a NCAA berth from the No. 8 seed while Vanderbilt, the No. 4, is four shots off the cut after the opening round. Can the Cyclones hold on?

Cle Elum Regional

Team leader: Duke, 6 under

Individual leader: Anne Chen, Duke, 5 under

The hook: What a start for the Blue Devils out West. Who can ever doubt Dan Brooks? Duke leads Stanford by two shots, and those teams were the only ones to shoot under par on the day. Meanwhile, 4-8 are separated by only six shots.

If the cut were today: 1. Duke, 2. Stanford, 3. Arizona State, 4. Virginia, 5.Long Beach State

What to watch for Tuesday: 10th-seeded Long Beach State had a great start. Will it be able to keep the strong play up and steal a spot?

East Lansing Regional

Team leader: USC, 7 under

Individual leader: Bailey Shoemaker, USC, 7 under

The hook: Only two shots separate the teams in fifth through eight, including host Michigan State. Denver put together a stellar opening day, but there's too much golf left and too many teams in the hunt to be able to say a top-five spot is going to be taken. Also, how about Bailey Shoemaker setting a course record.

If the cut were today: 1. USC, 2. Pepperdine, 3. Northwestern, 4. Florida, 5. Denver

What to watch for Tuesday: Michigan State surely got off to a slower start than it wanted on its home course. How will the Spartans rebound?

Las Vegas Regional

Team leader: Arkansas, 8 under

Individual leader: Kajal Mistry, Arkansas, 6 under

The hook: A great, great start for Arkansas while top-seeded UCLA didn't get off to the best of starts. In fact, Arkansas, Florida State and Purdue were the only teams to shoot under par on the opening day, and spots 4-7 are separated by only three shots.

If the cut were today: 1. Arkansas, 2. Florida State, 3. Purdue, 4. UCLA, 5. Baylor

What to watch for Tuesday: Look for UCLA to lift in the second round. Meanwhile, Arizona and California have work to do to not go home early.