The 20th annual Southeastern Women’s Amateur Team Championship (SWATC) begins on Monday, October 22nd on the Quarry Course at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. Teams from Florida, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina will be participating in the championship taking place October 22-24, 2012.
Each team consists of 10 women, including one non-playing captain. Eight players will represent their state during each day of play. One point will be awarded for each match won, and a half of a point will be awarded for any tied matches. The format of the championship is as follows:
Monday: Four-Ball Match Play
Tuesday: Foursomes Match Play (Modified Foursomes)
Wednesday: Singles Match Play
The Florida team is well represented from the top women amateur players from across the state. Many were part of the victorious Women’s Southeastern Challenge Match team where they defeated Georgia and Alabama in Ocala. The 2012 Florida team includes:
Captain – Debbie Mook Sang, Valrico
Marie Arnoux, Miami Beach
Tama Caldabaugh, St. Augustine
Tara Connelly, West Palm Beach
Mary Jane Hiestand, Naples
Diane Lang, Weston
Lin McMillan, Palm Beach
Nancy Smith, St. Augustine
Meghan Stasi, Oakland Park
Tovie St. Lois, West Palm Beach
Matches begin on Monday morning at Black Diamond. Follow the championship results on www.FSGA.org or click here to view the SWATCA Facebook page. Good luck Team Florida!
