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Naples, FL - Vanderbilt Country Club is set to host the 31st Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship on July 11th - 13th. A total of 84 players will be participating in this year’s tournament, with numerous being exempt for strong play in recent tournaments.
Vanderbilt Country Club
Vanderbilt Country Club will prove to be a formidable test for some of the best players in Florida. Established in 1999 and designed by Kipp Schulties, Vanderbilt will play as a 6,041 yard par-72 with numerous trees and lakes in play. Stand-out holes will include the difficult par-4 4th hole, with a narrow tee shot and an approach into an elevated green, as well as the short par-5 18th hole, which may provide a last minute birdie in the final round. This will be the first time that Vanderbilt Country Club will host an FSGA Championship event.
Notable Players in the Field
The 95th Women’s Amateur Champion Sophia Dyer defeated defending Women’s Stroke Play Champion One Kashima 2 & 1 at the Bear’s Club two years ago. The future Florida Gator will look to win her first tournament of 2025.
The 63rd Girls’ Junior Champion Brianna Castaldi has played consistent golf throughout her last two seasons. The UNF Junior has made it to match play at the last five Women’s Amateur Championships
The 2023 Women’s Senior Match Play and Four-Ball Champion Kathy Glennon will also tee it up. The most accomplished senior player in the field, Glennon has made the Women’s Florida Cup Team three times in a row; 2019, 2021, and 2023.
Finally, The 2024 Women’s Four Ball Champion Alexandra Remaklus followed up her victory with another strong finish at the four-ball, where she finished T3. The Nova Southeastern Freshman will look to add her first victory in the stroke play format.
Follow Along
The three day, 54-hole tournament will begin on July 11th, with tee times starting between 7:30 and 9:30 AM off of holes #1 and #10. Click here for Round one Pairings
