NAPLES, Fla. - Defending champion, Terrill Samuel, reigned victorious as the Senior Women’s Amateur champion yet again and Marianne Springer captured the victory of the Super-Senior Division on Wednesday at Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club.
Senior Championship Division
The first round brought blue skies and warm temperatures and Susie Keane and Kim Keyer-Scott took the lead early through nine holes at one-under par. The leaderboard was tight with seven players only one stroke behind the leaders at even par after nine holes. However, Kim Keyer-Scott stayed consistent on the back nine carding a (-1) for the first round and holding the solo lead two strokes ahead of Susie Keane and Terrill Samuel. Keyer-Scott explained that she simply wanted to aim for the center of the greens to give herself birdie opportunities.
While rain loomed in the morning, Tuesday brought more pretty weather. The second round remained tight as defending champion, Terrill Samuel, made a move into first place after carding a round of two-under par, 70. Samuel carded four birdies over the 18 holes and held the lead by four strokes heading into the final round. When asked about the golf course Samuel said, “I love this golf course. I am so happy to be back. The course is so well laid out. Each hole is different and it is easy to remember every hole because each one has its own design.” At the end of the second round, Kim Keyer-Scott and Therese Quinn held second and third place respectively.
After two great days of golf, the final round did not disappoint. Three fantastic players made up the final pairing of Terrill Samuel, Kim Keyer-Scott, and Therese Quinn. Ultimately Terrill Samuel outlasted the field by three to capture her second consecutive Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. Samuel posted a tournament total of four-over par, 220. In addition, Susan Cohn made a move up the leaderboard to finish in second place after shooting a final round of two-over par, 74 with a tournament total of seven-over par, 223. Other notable rounds included Anna Schultz who posted the low round of the day with a three-under par, 69. Schultz final round moved her into a share of third place with Therese Quinn.
Super-Senior Championship Division
The Super-Senior Division had their first round of play on Tuesday and played 36 holes over two days which concluded with Marianne Springer being crowned champion. Kathy Malpass had the early lead through nine holes during the first round. She made the turn at even par with Felicia Hutnick only one stroke back. Hutnick delivered a solid round and carded a two-over par, 74 to hold the first-round lead by two strokes. Marianne Springer and Sandie St. Onge shared second place both posting rounds of four-over par, 76. Springer started out hot in the final round, firing a two-under par 34 to take an early lead. She held onto that lead with a steady even par on her final nine to post a final round of 70 and a tournament total of two-over par, 146. Springer outlasted the field by five strokes to raise the trophy. Felicia Hutnick finished in second place with a tournament total of 151 and Kathy Malpass captured third place with a total of 155.
Senior Field Division
Gross
Betsy Knights held the lead by three strokes after the first round firing a five-over par, 77. Karen VanGorder and Elise Gorder shared second place both with round of 80. Elise Gorden ultimately captured first place after shooting 78 in the second round. Linda Chen finished in second with a tournament total of 160 and Karen VanGorder captured third place with a total of 163.
Senior Field First Flight
Peggy Butts finished in first place with a tournament total of 175. In addition, Sonia Frederick finished in second place with a tournament total of 183 and Leslie Sistla captured third place with a 186.
Senior Field Flight
Net
Linda Chen captured first place net with rounds of 74-72, 146. Elise Gordon finished in second place with rounds of 75-73, 148 and Karen Carter held third place with rounds of 73-77, 150.
Senior Field First Flight - Net
Peggy Butts finished in first place net with rounds of 70-77, 147 and Sonia Frederick finished in second place with 78-71, 149. In addition, Leslie Sistla posted rounds of 81-75, 156 to capture third place. Super-
Super-Senior Field Division
Gross
Linda Davis held the lead through the first round after carding a ten-over par, 82. Kerry Timm and Jessica Thompson shared second place carding rounds of 86. Kerry Timm outlasted her competition and captured first place after shooting a second round score of 76 and a tournament total of 162. Linda Davis finished in second place with a total of 170 and Rita Dominguez captured third place with a total of 175.
Super-Senior First Flight
Beth Pajak captured first place with a tournament total of 180. In addition Jane Ruprecht finished in second place with a total of 181 and Pam Onori captured third place with a tournament total of 188. Super-
Super-Senior Field
Net
Linda Davis finished in first place carding net rounds of 73-79, 152. Kerry Timm posted net rounds of 83-73 to finish in second place and Rita Dominguez posted net rounds of 78-79, 157 to capture third place.
Super-Senior First Flight - Net
Barbara Murtagh carded net rounds of 70-77, 147 to finish in first place and Joan Kelley carded net rounds of 72-76, 148 to capture second place. In addition, Christine Lovizio fired net rounds of 76-73, 149 to finish in third place.
