Call for ‘Local Legends’
There are many amateur golfers playing the game who have impressive stories to tell.
Do you know of a “Local Legend”?
Golfweek wants to hear about golfers with impressive amateur records on the state and local scene. Several will be highlighted in our annual Amateur Issue on April 30.
Send nominations by March 5 with brief credentials to news@golfweek.com or fax to 407-563-7077 (Attn.: Local Legends). Please include name, address and contact numbers for the nominee.
Most Recent Women’s Amateur Golf Stories
Stasi, Mummert win International Four Ball
Meghan Stasi and Donna Mummert won the 64th Women’s International Four Ball Championship Jan. 26 with a marathon victory over Alli Jarret and Laura Coble at Orangebrook Golf and Country Club in Hollywood, Fla.
Thompson dominates at Jones/Doherty
Alexis Thompson added yet another victory to her collection Saturday at the Ione D. Jones/Doherty Championship, capping an impressive run to the final match and an even more impressive start to 2010.
Korda rewrites record books to win Sally
Jessica Korda left no question. She made 15 birdies and an eagle over her last 36 holes and set all sorts of records at the prestigious South Atlantic Amateur.
Fans get close-up of future female stars
Want a look at the next generation of LPGA superstars? Beth Ann Baldry says the Florida Orange Blossom Circuit is the best place to find the “somewhat famous.”
Roig wins chilly Harder Hall in playoff
Even though Kyle Roig couldn't feel her hands, she still managed to beat Alexis Thompson in a playoff at the chilly Harder Hall Invitational.
U.S. defends title at Copa de las Americas
Team USA built a big lead and easily defended its title at the Copa de las Americas, beating host country Argentina by 12 stokes.
Team USA builds 14-shot lead in Argentina
What’s a good way to cure final-round nerves? Build a 14-shot lead in Round 3, which is just what the United States did at the Copa de las Americas Friday.
Team USA leads Copa de las Americas
Peter Uihlein continued his hot streak Thursday as he and the rest of Team USA took the lead after the second round of the Copa de las Americas.
LPGA not on Thompson’s mind . . . yet
All Alexis Thompson wants to do is play golf. Thoughts of college and LPGA Q-School can wait for this 14-year-old phenom.
Lewis leaves Florida after one semester
Amelia Lewis is thinking about a team this week, but its colors aren’t orange and blue. The Florida freshman told her coach over the holidays that she was done with college after one semester.
Duncan collects big win at Dixie Amateur
Amid a field of top amateur, junior and college players, Duke freshman Lindy Duncan reigned supreme Sunday with a five-shot victory at the Dixie Amateur.
Canadian teams selected for Copa de las Americas
Matt Hill, Nick Taylor, Jennifer Kirby and Stephanie Sherlock were selected to play for Canada at the Copa de las Americas being held January 6-9 at Buenos Aires Golf Club and Olivos Golf Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pearce adds to the Eller family’s golf tradition
If there’s such a thing as golf royalty, the Eller family is Tennessee’s version. Julie Williams explains.
U.S. takes home Spirit International title
The United States took home another golf title Saturday, holding on for a four-shot victory at the Spirit International Amateur, an international team best-ball event held every two years.
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