89th Alabama Women's State Amateur Championship Medalist, Molly Brown Davidson
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (July 6, 2021) – Stroke Play Qualifying results of the 89th Alabama Women’s State Amateur Championship and 3rd Alabama Women’s State Senior Match Play Championship of the Alabama Golf Association hosted by RTJ Golf Trail at The Shoals in Muscle Shoals, AL on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Stroke Play Qualifying Information
- Women's State Amateur Championship Results
- Women's State Senior Match Play Championship Results
- Course Statistics
- Photo Gallery
Match Play Information
Molly Brown Davidson of Birmingham claimed medalist honors at the 89th Alabama Women’s State Amateur Championship. She carded a low three-under-par 69 to open and lead the Championship.
“I feel very fortunate to be in this position, alongside all these amazing players,” Davidson said. “I’m looking forward to tomorrow! It’s been really fun, and this is such a great experience.”
Lauren Gilchrist of Spanish Fort stands second, posting two-under 70 for the day.
To conclude Stroke Play Qualifying, the five following players went into a sudden-death playoff to compete for two final positions in tomorrow’s Match Play.
- Kylee Lynn of Opelika
- Jinger Heath of Decatur
- Michaela Morard of Huntsville
- Emilia Smith of Enterprise
- MK Horton of Birmingham
Lynn won her first playoff hole to advance, sinking a 30-footer putt on No. 17 for birdie. Horton claimed the final available position, pouring a putt for par on No. 18.
Theresa Mahlik of Madison leads the 3rd Alabama Women’s State Senior Match Play Championship, posting an even-par 72. Mahlik holds a two-stroke lead.
Donna Lowen of Huntsville stands second on the leaderboard with a two-over 74 to finish the day.
Within the Senior Tournament Division, Kyung-Hwa “K” Theodoss of Hampton Cove leads, carding 12-over 84 to open.
Barbee Bryant of Hoover stands 15-over 87 to remain second.
18 holes of gross individual stroke play determine seeding within each division. The Championship Division will be cut to the low 16 players from the Stroke Play Qualifier that will compete for the overall Championship. The remaining Championship Division players will be divided into flights of four (4).
Senior Championship and Tournament Division players will be divided into flights of four (4) to compete in Match Play, based on qualifying round score.
All players are guaranteed a minimum of two matches, due to consolation brackets for each flight.
For more information on the 89th Alabama Women’s State Amateur Championship and 3rd Alabama Women’s State Senior Match Play Championship please visit the Championship(s) website.
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 115 member clubs represented by over 21,000 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 23 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.
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