Women's Amateur Championship

Emily Rymer defeated Charlotte Daughan in the final match to win the 85th Florida State Women’s Amateur Championship held at Sara Bay Country Club in Sarasota, on June 7-11.

The final match on Wednesday put Emily Rymer, of Orlando, the 9th seed, against Charlotte Daughan, of Orlando the 22nd seed. Rymer got off to a hot start in the finals winning the first two holes to take an early 2 up lead. After halving the next two holes, Daughan would win the 5th hole to cut the lead in half. After a two hour weather delay, Rymer would start to take control of the match on the 7th hole, knocking her approach to four feet to make birdie and regain her 2 up lead. Rymer would extend her lead to 3 up heading into the back nine after winning the 9th hole with a par.

Standing on the 10th tee with a comfortable lead, Rymer, who will be a senior at Florida Southern University this fall, would all but close the door on Daughan by winning holes 10, 11 and 12 to take a commanding 6 up lead with six holes to play. With her first State Championship in sight, Rymer would make par on the 13th hole to win the match 6 and 5. Rymer had it going all day, and was three-under par on her round through her 13 holes of play. In five matches, Rymer never reached the 18th hole, dominating her competition en route to the title.

Before reaching the finals of the Women's Amateur Championship Rymer and Daughan, both endured 36-holes of stroke play to advance to the match play portion of the event. After the field was trimmed to the low 32 competitors, both players had to win four matches to advance to the finals.

Entries close Wednesday, May 21, 2014

$160 per competitor ($150 with GHIN handicap)

The Women's Amateur Championship is the oldest and most prestigious event on the women's championship schedule.  In its 85th year, past champions include the names of Cristie Kerr, Meghan Stasi, Taffy Brower, and other notables.  The format of this prestigious championship has been changed to 36 holes of stroke play to cut the field to low 32 for match play and includes one division. For a look at the 2013 Championship Results click here.

Championship Format

• 84 total players
• 36 holes of individual stroke play qualifying on Saturday and Sunday.
• Field will be cut to the top 32 players for the Championship match play field.
• Match play rounds will be played Monday through Wednesday. 
• Gross only, no handicaps. No consolation flights. 

Eligibility

• Must be (1) a resident of Florida (reside in Florida at least 4 months per year, have otherwise established legal residency or graduated from a Florida high school and presently attending an out-of-state college); or (2) a student who physically attends a high school or college in Florida at any time during the four months prior to the last day of the Championship; or (3) a military personnel or a dependent of a military personnel based in Florida on active duty.
• Must have a Florida GHIN Handicap Index no higher than 18.4.

Entry Fee

$150 (for GHIN handicap members)
$160 (for non-GHIN handicap members)

*Entry fee includes competitive rounds, tee gift, and lunches for players during match play days (Monday-Wednesday). Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

Approximate Yardage

6,000 yards (GROSS ONLY - NO HANDICAPS)

Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 7th

• 7:00 - 9:45 AM - Player Registration
• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Round One tee times off #1 & #10 (Stroke play)

Sunday, June 8th

• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Round Two tee times off #1 & #10 (Stroke play)
• Field cut to low 32 (Playoff to immediately follow play, if needed)

Monday, June 9th

• Round of 32 Matches
• Round of 16 Matches
• Lunch provided in club restaurant to match play competitors

Tuesday, June 10th

• Quarter-final Matches
• Semifinal Matches
• Lunch provided in club restaurant to match play competitors
  

Wednesday, June 11th

• Championship 18-hole Match
• Lunch provided in club restaurant to match play competitors
  

Practice Round and Practice Facility Information

Practice rounds are available now until the championship after 12:00 PM, however they may only be booked three days in advance.  The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (941) 355-6544 to arrange your practice round.  The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.

Defending Champion

Mallory Viera, of Howey-in-the-Hills, defeated Yuanru Yin, of Orlando, in the final match to win the 84th Florida State Women’s Amateur Championship held at Vero Beach Country Club in Vero Beach, on June 8-12.

The final match was filled with excitement on Wednesday morning. Viera got off to a hot start taking an early lead with a birdie on the par 5 second hole only to see Yin drain a six-foot birdie putt on the 3rd hole to square the match. After halving holes four through eight, Yin would win the 9th hole to take a 1up lead into the final nine holes of play.  After losing the 10th hole with a bogey, Viera would go on to birdie holes 11 and 13 to square the match. On hole 16, Yin would take a 1 up lead by making par, but a costly three putt bogey on the par three 17th hole would once again square the match heading to the difficult 18th hole. It was only fitting that both players would make great par saves on the 18th hole to send the match to extra holes.

Other Policies

• Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
• Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
• Local Rules and Conditions of Competition - Click here.
• Championship Policies - Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, and other policies.
• Procedures for Alternates - Click here for information on how alternates may gain entry into this Championship.
• Conditions/ Schedule - The FSGA Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions and/or schedules.  The decision of the Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.

Sara Bay Country Club

Sara Bay Country Club is a first-class facility and was designed by legendary architect Donald Ross.  He considered Sara Bay among his personal favorites, and it is widely recognized as one of
Florida's finest classic courses. Sara Bay Country Club was host to the Florida Boys' Junior Championship in 2013.

Payment

Sara Bay Country Club will accept cash, Visa/Mastercard and American Express for payment.

Directions

Sara Bay Country Club
7011 Willow St
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-6544

Click here for directions.