Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship
July 6-8, 2012
Schneider Claims Women’s Stroke Play Title 
Ericka Schneider wins the 2012 Women’s Stroke Play Championship firing a tournament total of 4-under par 212 at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, on July 6-8.
Ericka Schneider, of Bradenton, prevailed over the field of 67 players to capture the 2012 Women’s Stroke Play Championship. In the first round, Schneider grabbed the lead after her impressive four-under par 68, and followed up with a second round two-under par 70 extending her lead by three heading into the final round.
In the final round, Schneider’s lead narrowed after two bogeys placing her only one-stroke ahead of Kristine Odaiyar, of Ocala. She quickly regained her two-stroke lead by birding thirteen finishing her at two-over par for the day, and scoring her the title. Ericka Schneider will be a senior at Ole Miss this fall.
Kristine Odaiyar and Dylan Kim, of Winter Garden, tied for second with a tournament total of two-under par 214. Odaiyar, the 2011 Junior Match Play champion, was the model of consistency throughout the week shooting a two-under par during round one and an even 72 the second and third day. Kim was even after round one and then came from behind and fired a three-under par 69 to take second place in round two. Kim had two birdies and three bogeys placing her at one-over for the day and two strokes behind Schneider.
The 20 women in the Field Divisions battled tough water hazards and demanding greens this weekend in Orlando. Cristy Vandenberg, of Jupiter, held on to her lead all three rounds and captured the Field Division First Flight with a tournament total of 237. Kolby McWilliams, of Tallahassee, claimed the Field Division Second Flight with rounds of 84-87-82, scoring her a tournament total of 253.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club design, by two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman, has provided a challenging but fair test of the women’s abilities this weekend in Orlando. The Championship consists of 54-holes of stroke play with flights being determined after 36 holes. The Field Division players were pre-flighted based upon handicap index. Full Story
Lead Extended at Women's Stroke
Schneider in First After Round One
Tee Information
| Tee | Yardage / Info |
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| Championship Division | 5,943 yards |
| Field Division | 5,338 yards |
Par: 72 |
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Weather Information
| Description | Temp | |
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Hot | 95 °F |
Entries close Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes provides golfers with an experience not typically found in Florida. The design, by two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman, blends a variety of hazards to provide a challenging but fair test of a golfer's abilities. Water hazards, strategic bunker placement and demanding greens result in an atmosphere reminiscent of a private course.
Eligibility
Must be a female amateur member of the FSGA with a valid Florida GHIN handicap.
Entry Fee
$240
Handicap Limit
Must have a Florida USGA GHIN Handicap no higher than 34.0.
Championship Format
54 Holes of Stroke Play. Championship Division flights are determined after 36 holes of stroke play. Field Division players will be pre-flighted based upon handicap index.
Championship Field Size
Maximum 96 players
Course Set-up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately 5700-6000 yards (Championship Division) and 5200-5400 yards (Field Division).
Divisions
There will be both a Championship and Field Division. Players must select which division they wish to compete in upon entry. The Championship Division will compete for gross prizes, and the Field Division will compete for gross and net prizes.
Tee Times
Round one tee times will begin at 7:30 AM off the 1st and 10th tees. Play will begin at 7:30 AM each day.
Practice Round and Practice Facility Information
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship. Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekends. The price for a practice round is $30.00 plus tax. Please call (407) 393-4900 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.
Carts
Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.
Defending Champion
Mitsuki Katahira, of Daytona Beach, shot 71-70-71--212 to win the 17th Women's Stroke Play Championship at Oceanside Country Club in Ormond Beach.
Championship Pace of Play
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Hard Card; Local Rules and Conditions of Competitions
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Championship Policies
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Spectators and Caddies
Please click here to read the spectator policies. Spectators and caddies are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Only players are allowed to ride in carts. If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
Conditions; Schedules
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.
Accommodations
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Method of Payments
Ritz Carlton-Orlando accepts Cash, Visa/MasterCard, and American Express for payment.
Directions
4012 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, Florida 32837
(407) 206-2400
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