Lauren Thompson (left) of Midland City and Lauren Gilchrist (right) of Spanish Fort sharing round one lead at Goose Pond Colony Resort
Scottsboro, AL - First round results of the 56th Alabama Girls State Junior Amateur Championship of the Alabama Golf Association hosted by Goose Pond Colony Resort in Scottsboro, AL on Monday, June 24, 2019.
Round 1 Scores | Round 2 Starting Times | Statistics | Photo Gallery
Playing the day in windy conditions, Lauren Gilchrist of Spanish Fort and Lauren Thompson of Midland City each fired a three-under 69 to share the lead after 18 holes.
“It was a solid and consistent day, I just had to play the wind,” Thompson said.
The only two players to break par for the day were the leaders.
Defending champion Michaela Morard of Huntsville carded an even 72 to stand third place.
Entries are open to any female amateur golfer who is a legal resident of Alabama, has an active GHIN® USGA Handicap Index® at an AGA member club and qualifies under the following age requirements:
- 12-13 Age Division: Must have reached 12th birthday, but not 14th birthday, on or before June 24, 2019.
- 14-15 Age Division: Must have reached 14th birthday, but not 16th birthday, on or before June 24, 2019.
- 16-18 Age Division: Must have reached 16th birthday, but not 19th birthday, on or before June 24, 2019.
For more information on the Alabama State Amateur Championship including hole-by-hole scoring and round two starting times please visit: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/1810773
Round 1 Scores
Rank |
Player |
City, Graduation |
R1 |
To Par |
T1 |
Lauren Gilchrist |
Spanish Fort, 2020 |
69 |
-3 |
T1 |
Lauren Thompson |
Midland City, 2021 |
69 |
-3 |
3 |
Michaela Morard |
Huntsville, 2020 |
72 |
E |
T4 |
Ally Williams |
Athens, 2019 |
73 |
1 |
T4 |
Elisabeth Preus |
Auburn, 2019 |
73 |
1 |
T6 |
Emilia Smith |
Enterprise, 2020 |
74 |
2 |
T6 |
Erika Allen |
Berry, 2021 |
74 |
2 |
T6 |
Hannah Dees |
Fairhope, 2021 |
74 |
2 |
T9 |
Ashlee Allen |
Berry, 2023 |
76 |
4 |
T9 |
Virginia Anne Holmes |
Montgomery, 2023 |
76 |
4 |
T11 |
Aubrie Cagle |
Meridianville, 2020 |
77 |
5 |
T11 |
Emma Pittman |
Pike Road, 2020 |
77 |
5 |
T11 |
Allison Howard |
Dothan, 2019 |
77 |
5 |
T11 |
Morgan Jones |
Auburn, 2021 |
77 |
5 |
T15 |
Jinger Heath |
Decatur, 2023 |
78 |
6 |
T15 |
Sarah Utley |
Owens Cross Roads, 2020 |
78 |
6 |
T17 |
Caroline Macvicar |
Tuscaloosa, 2019 |
79 |
7 |
T17 |
Kate Ha |
Auburn, 2026 |
79 |
7 |
T19 |
Hanna Dyar |
Anniston, 2020 |
80 |
8 |
T19 |
Karlee Allen |
Berry, 2019 |
80 |
8 |
T21 |
Ava Schwartz |
Owens Cross Roads, 2023 |
81 |
9 |
T21 |
Baylie Webb |
Anniston, 2023 |
81 |
9 |
T21 |
Kate Macvicar |
Tuscaloosa, 2019 |
81 |
9 |
T21 |
Reagan Waggoner |
Birmingham, 2022 |
81 |
9 |
T25 |
Gentry Scott |
Jemison, 2020 |
83 |
11 |
T25 |
Grace Engel |
Huntsville, 2023 |
83 |
11 |
T25 |
Ella Howard |
Gadsden, 2022 |
83 |
11 |
T25 |
Robyn Blakey |
Vandiver, 2021 |
83 |
11 |
T29 |
Aidan Haithcock |
Hoover, 2022 |
84 |
12 |
T29 |
Ella Parker |
Birmingham, 2021 |
84 |
12 |
T29 |
Neysa Dechachutinan |
Hoover, 2022 |
84 |
12 |
T32 |
Hannah Sanders |
Albertville, 2020 |
85 |
13 |
T32 |
Natalie Williamson |
Mobile, 2019 |
85 |
13 |
T32 |
Reagan Malone |
Arab, 2021 |
85 |
13 |
T32 |
Elle Webber |
Huntsville, 2023 |
85 |
13 |
T32 |
Ruby Narrell |
Union Grove, 2019 |
85 |
13 |
T32 |
Tori Roush |
Fairhope, 2020 |
85 |
13 |
38 |
Helen Walthall |
Birmingham, 2021 |
87 |
15 |
39 |
Abbygayle Stacey |
Trussville, 2020 |
88 |
16 |
40 |
Bella Duesing |
Huntsville, 2022 |
90 |
18 |
T41 |
Katie Gray |
Birmingham, 2020 |
91 |
19 |
T41 |
Macey Martin |
Helena, 2022 |
91 |
19 |
T43 |
Abby Gattis |
Jacksonville, 2022 |
92 |
20 |
T43 |
Isabella Warwick |
Huntsville, 2023 |
92 |
20 |
T45 |
Brooke Rachel |
Mobile, 2021 |
93 |
21 |
T45 |
Gabriella Nicastro |
Huntsville, 2023 |
93 |
21 |
47 |
Autumn Tidwell |
Arab, 2020 |
96 |
24 |
48 |
Charlie McKinney |
Birmingham, 2022 |
97 |
25 |
49 |
Remi Burke |
Daphne, 2022 |
106 |
34 |
WD |
Mary Grace Davidson |
Birmingham, 2022 |
WD |
|
NS |
Madelyn Friday |
Sylacauga, 2021 |
WD |
|
12-13 Age Division |
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1 |
Molly Brown Davidson |
Birmingham, 2025 |
72 |
E |
2 |
Carmen Britt |
Hoover, 2025 |
84 |
12 |
3 |
Polly McCrackin |
Hoover, 2025 |
88 |
16 |
4 |
Mary Charles Davis |
Auburn, 2023 |
90 |
18 |
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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 19 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.
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