Lea Venable of Simpsonville, SC - Medalist with a 79 (+9)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Final results from U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifying hosted by Montgomery Country Club in Montgomery, AL on Monday, August 19, 2019 (5794 yards, par 35-35—70, Course/Slope Rating: 73.4/131).
There were two championship spots and two alternate spots available at this site.
After dealing with an almost two hour weather delay, Lea Venable of Simpsonville, SC carded a nine-over par 79 to take medalist honors at Montgomery Country Club. The other qualifying spot was filled by Linda Jeffery of Abilene, TX with a ten-over par 80. Both players will play in the 33rd U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff, AZ from September 14-19.
Stacy Quilling of Birmingham, AL. posted an eleven-over par 81 to take the first alternate spot. Nancy Schlich of Auburn, AL will be a second alternate for the championship.
Hole-by-hole scoring can be viewed here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/1931405
This qualifier was conducted by the Alabama Golf Association on behalf of the United States Golf Association.
Results
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Rank |
Player |
City, State |
To Par |
Total |
Details |
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Qualifiers |
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1 |
Lea Venable |
Simpsonville, SC |
9 |
79 |
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2 |
Linda Jeffery |
Abilene, TX |
10 |
80 |
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Alternates |
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3 |
Stacy Quilling |
Birmingham, AL |
11 |
81 |
1st Alternate |
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4 |
Nancy Schlich |
Auburn, AL |
14 |
84 |
2nd Alternate |
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Failed to Qualify |
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5 |
Sarah Phillips-Durst |
Tallahassee, FL |
15 |
85 |
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6 |
Julie Marr |
Gallatin, TN |
18 |
88 |
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7 |
Laura Beth Yates |
Birmingham, AL |
22 |
92 |
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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 20 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. For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org. |
