Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship

Battling through multiple weather delays during the final round, Shena Yang of Tampa, claimed the 20th Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Bent Pine Golf Club, July 11-13.

Yang, a University of South Florida alumnus, only missed one green in her final round.  Her five birdies on Sunday helped her claim the championship by three strokes over Palm Beach Garden’s Tara Connelly.  Consistency was key for Yang all week, shooting 71-74-69-214.  Shena was one-stroke behind Emma Albrecht, of Ormond Beach, heading into the final round at Bent Pine.  Birdying the first hole on Sunday, Yang quickly closed the gap between her and Albrecht, but she didn’t stop there, birdying the par-5 fourth hole to take the lead. Even with a double-bogey on her sixteenth hole, Yang finished one under on her back nine en route to her final round of 69.

Tara Connelly was also very consistent all week, firing 73-72-72-217 for the championship.  With four birdies in her final round she was in the hunt for the title all week. But like everyone in the field, she had difficulty catching up to Yang’s great final round. Connelly, the recent co-medalist at the Women’s Amateur, the 2014 Women’s International Champion with friend Meghan Stasi, and team member of the Florida team for the US Women’s State Team Championship, has a lot on her schedule for the remainder of the season.  Exempt into this year’s US Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, Connelly will compete at Harbour Hills Golf Club in Noblesville, Indiana, September 6-11.

Janelle Johnson, of Royal Palm Beach, and Hannah Leiner, of Pompano Beach, finished tied for third with a total score of 2-over-par 218.  Close behind at a three-day total of 220, Ashley Burke of Boynton Beach and Emma Albrecht of Ormond Beach finished tied for fifth for the championship.

Entries close Wednesday, June 25, 2014

$160 per competitor ($150 with GHIN Handicap)

Gross Only - NO HANDICAPS GIVEN 

The Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship will feature some of the top women amateur golfers in Florida.  Be part of one of the top women amateur events in Florida and sign-up today!

Championship Format

• 54 holes of individual stroke play.
• 84 total players
• Field will be flighted after 36 holes.
• The overall champion will be the individual with the lowest 54 hole aggregate score.

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 no higher than 18.4.

Entry Fee

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

*Entry fee includes all competitive rounds, tee gift, gift certificate prizes, and the award luncheon on Sunday, July 13th. 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

Friday, July 11th

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

Saturday, July 12th

• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Round Two tee times off #1 & #10

Sunday, July 13th

• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Final Round tee times off #1 & #10
• Awards luncheon immediately following play

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 $35.00 + tax. Please call (772) 587-6922 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

After enduring numerous weather delays, Lauren Lamm prevailed to capture the 19th Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship at The Forest Country Club, in Fort Myers, on July 12-14.

Lauren Lamm, of Lakewood Ranch, posts a tournament total of two-over par 218 to win the Championship by one shot. Lamm opened up the Championship with a three-over par round of 75 to trail the first round leaders by three strokes. The second round was delayed over 5 hours due to in-climate weather, but when the skies cleared Lamm carded an impressive round of one-under par 71, to grab a share of the lead after 36-holes.  After a 4 1/2 hour delay on Sunday, Lamm came out firing with birdies on 2 and 4 to go along with only one bogey to turn at one-under par 35. After playing holes 10-17 in only one-over par, Lamm would head to the 18th tee with a one stroke lead. Lamm hit two great shots to set up a routine par on the last hole to post a final round of even par and win the title

Other Policies

• Spectator 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.

Bent Pine Golf Club

Host to previous events such as the Boys' Junior, Junior Florida Cup, and US Open Local Qualifying. Bent Pine Golf Club is located on the Treasure Coast and nestled between sand dunes and pines, this championship course was carved out of 400 pristine acres of Indian River lakes and hammock land.  Tall pines, oaks and palms mold the land into a beautiful and challenging design.  It will be a great challenge to all golfers and will be the perfect site for the 2014 Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship.

Payment

Bent Pine Golf Club only accepts Visa/Mastercard and cash for payment.  

Directions

Bent Pine Golf Club
Winter Beach, FL
(772) 567-9449

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