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HOOVER, AL – The Alabama Golf Association’s 28^th Alabama Women’s Stroke Play Championship will be held at Canebrake Club, Athens, AL, from June 20-22. The par 72 course will welcome 40 players this coming Wednesday.

Opening in 1998, Canebrake Club prides itself on its natural form that includes many water features, rolling hills, and tree-lined fairways. It was designed to provide an enjoyable test for all levels of golfers.

The Alabama Women’s Stroke Play Championship is competed over three rounds of stroke play, 18 holes daily. Tee times will be between 7:30am and 9:40am each day from the first tee. The player with the lowest 54-hole score following the completion of the third round will win the title of Alabama Women’s Stroke Play Champion. The event is open to spectators and players may use caddies.

Last year’s event was won by Cammie Bentley of Northport on the first playoff hole over Elaine Wood of Spanish Fort. Bentley posted rounds of 72-72-74 for a total of 218 (+5).

Championship History & Records

History: This year marks the 28th playing of the Alabama Women’s Stroke Play Championship and the second time that Canebrake Club has played host to the Women’s Stroke Play Championship. Alison Hovatter of Meridianville won the title in 2014 when the event was last played at Canebrake Club. The Championship was first played in 1990 at Gulf Shores Country Club in Gulf Shores with Virginia Derby winning the inaugural championship. Cammie Bentley of Northport claimed her third stroke play championship victory by winning the title in 2017 at NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Scoring Record: 215 – Michaela Morard (2016, TP Country Club)

Most Titles: 3 – Cammie Bentley (2012, 13, 17)

 

Championship Schedule

Tuesday, June 19

Registration and Practice Rounds for players (all day)

Wednesday, June 20

Round 1: Tee times at 7:30 off #1 tee.

Thursday, June 21

Round 2: Tee times at 7:30 off #1 tee.

Friday, June 22

Round 3: Tee times at 7:30 off #1 tee.

Awards Ceremony immediately after play

 

Prizes

Awards will be presented to the top scores in each Division after 54 holes, as well as the overall Champion. Low Mid-Amateur in the Championship Division will be awarded. In addition, the Champion will have her name engraved on the permanent trophy and may take possession of the trophy for the ensuing year.

 

Canebrake Club Information

General Manager/Director of Golf: Micky Wolfe

PGA Course Superintendent: Ben Waide

Physical Address: 23015 Founders Circle, Athens, AL 35613

Club Website: www.canebrakeclub.com

Golf Shop Phone: 256-232-2412

Golf Shop Hours: 6:30am-7:00pm

Practice Facility Hours: 6:00am-7:00pm

Food & Beverage Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Championship Yardage/Course & Slope Rating: 6006 yards (36-36—72), 74.7/134

Tournament Yardage/Course & Slope Rating: 5281 yards (36-36—72), 70.4/123

Senior Yardage/Course & Slope Rating: 4229 yards (36-36—72), 64.5/106

Course Architect: Ron Garl

Course Turfgrass: Putting Greens (Tiffeagle), Fairways/Tees/Rough (Bermuda)

About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA) The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of over 130 member clubs represented by nearly 18,500 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service. AGA is the USGA's liaison for golf in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the USGA Handicap system including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating and education. The AGA annually conducts 13 championships and team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. The AGA also conducts Alabama high school golf championships and assists with many collegiate events including the SEC Men's Golf Championship. In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Women's Scholarship Fund that is dedicated to assisting young female golfers in higher education and supports the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation. Since 1980, the AGA has managed the affairs of the Southern Golf Association which includes conducting the Southern Amateur Championship and Southern Junior Championship, in conjunction with the Board of Directors of the Southern Golf Association. For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org.