Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship

Elle Johnson

Placida, Fla. – Elle Johnson fires a course record round of 65 to claim victory at the Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Coral Creek Club. Coral Creek Club served as the perfect host for the Women's Amateur Stoke Play Championship with world class conditions from tee to green. The course offered an array of challenges from the rough, to the greens, proving an excellent test to crown a champion. 

Johnson, a current student and member of the Florida State University women’s golf team, started the final round six shots off the lead but quickly dwindled the gap down after a spectacular front nine, 5-under,31. Johnson's front nine consisted of five birdies and four pars. Johnson continued her spectacular play from the front nine with two more birdies and one lone bogie on the difficult 18^th hole. Johnson's 65 was a course record round out at Coral Creek Club for women.

Jillian Bourdage took second place after her third round 3-under par, 68 which moved her up two spots up the leaderboard. Bourdage, a current member of the Ohio State University women’s golf program carded four birdies and one bogey on her way to claim second place.  

Jordan Fischer and Lauren Clark finished the final round in a tie for third place. Fischer’s championship consisted of rounds of (69-69-74), and Clarks championship rounds included scores of (70-73-69), both finishing with a total of 212.

Results

Format

• 54 holes of individual gross stroke play
• Maximum Field Size - 84 players
• The overall Champion will be the individual with the lowest 54-hole total score

Eligibility

• Female amateur golfer
• Florida residency required
• A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 10.0 is required
• Committee approval is required for entry if the player is less than 13 years of age

Entry Fee

• $225

Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, awards luncheon after the final round, and gift certificate prizes. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field. 

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 8th

• 7:00 - 9:00 AM - Player registration
• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Round one tee times off #1 & #10

Saturday, July 9th

• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Round two tee times off #1 & #10

Sunday, July 10th

• 8:00 -9:57 AM - Final round tee times off #1 & #10
• Awards luncheon immediately following play

Entry Priority Guidelines

Prior to Close of Entries

• Last 5 Women's Amateur Stroke Play Champions
• Top 30 players and tied from last year's Women's Amateur Championship*
• Amateurs making the cut in the Open Division from last year's Florida Women's Open 
• Top 50 players and tied from last year's Women's Player of the Year Points List
• Top 25 players and tied from last year's Girls' Junior Player of the Year Points List
• Top 1000 and tied players on WAGR as of January 1 and June 1 
• Any player qualifying for last year's U.S. Women's Open Championship
• Any player qualifying for last year's U.S. Women's Amateur Championship
• Committee Exemptions

After Close of Entries

• Any available spots in the field will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis
• Entries received after the competitive field is full or after the close of entries, will be placed on an alternates list. Alternates will be contacted in the order of receipt of entry, if and when, a spot becomes available.

The FSGA may hold an undisclosed number of spots for exceptional circumstances.

Approximate Yardage

• 6,000 - 6,200 yards (Gross Only)

Defending Champion

Just three weeks after finishing runner-up at the Women’s Amateur, Elle Nachmann came out on top at the Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship. Nachmann captured the one-shot victory on Sunday at The Amelia Island Club at Long Point, finishing the weekend at 2-under 214. Nachmann began the final round with a four-shot lead, after firing a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take the 36-hole lead, finishing the day with six birdies. The Boca Raton native rolled in a birdie putt on the 16th to extend her lead and secure the championship with a final-round 76. This is the fourth FSGA championship for Nachmann and her first individual FSGA win.

Click here for previous year's results 

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is $35.00 + tax and includes a cart and range balls prior to the round. Please call the golf shop at 941-697-9100 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.

Other Policies

• Spectator and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except Junior events. However, a player must not use a parent, step-parent or guardian as a caddie. The caddie MUST walk and the player MUST ride, with the player’s clubs remaining on the golf cart. Click here.
• Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
• Local Rules and Terms of Competition - Click here.
• Championship Policies - Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, and other policies.
• Procedures for Alternates - Click here for information on how alternates may gain entry into this Championship.
• Conditions/ Schedule - The FSGA Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions and/or schedules.  The decision of the Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.

Host Hotel and Accomodations

Hampton Inn & Suites North Port
5664 Tuscola Blvd
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 426-4770

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*Must book by June 16th

Payment

The Coral Creek Club accepts all major credit cards. The golf shop does not accept cash.   

Directions

The Coral Creek Club
13111 Gasparilla Road
Placida, FL 33946
(941) 697-9100

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