Lauren Thompson of Midland City, Round One Leader of the 33rd Alabama Women's Stroke Play ChampionshipONEONTA, AL (June 21, 2023) - First round results of the 33rd Alabama Women’s Stroke Play Championship, 50th Alabama Women’s State Senior Amateur Championship and the 5th Alabama Women’s State Super-Senior Amateur Championship of the Alabama Golf Association hosted by Limestone Springs Golf Club in Oneonta, AL on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
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Lauren Thompson of Midland City fired a seven-under 65 to break the women’s course record at Limestone Springs Golf Club and lead Round One of the 33rd Alabama Women’s Stroke Play Championship. She holds a three-stroke lead over her nearest competition.
“My favorite club today had to be my putter,” said Thompson. “I was putting myself in a lot of good positions and I had a lot of birdie opportunities, and thankfully I was able to roll in most of those putts.”
Gabriella Nicastro of Huntsville carded a four-under 68 to stand second heading into the second round.
Competition remains tight further down the leaderboard. Taylor Trible of Birmingham posted a 69 to stand third; Jinger Heath of Decatur made a 70 to sit just one stroke behind.
Susan West of Tuscaloosa shot two-over 74 to lead the 50th Alabama Women’s State Senior Amateur Championship.
Linda Jeffrey of Birmingham stands second, carding a four-over 76 for the day. Nancy Schlich of Auburn and Tami Green of Fairhope both posted a five-over 77 to stand T3.
Jana Hudson of Baileyton leads the Tournament Division with a four-over 76 for the day.
Chris Spivey of Pell City opened Round One with one-under 71 to lead the 5th Alabama Women’s State Super-Senior Amateur Championship.
Defending Champion Ann Lanier of Fairhope posted a two-over 74 to hold second place on the leaderboard.
These Championships are conducted by the Alabama Golf Association.
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 120 member clubs represented by over 27,000 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.
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