| State Amateur |
- The 101st Women’s Ohio State Amateur Championship concluded on Thursday, July 25th, 2024. After four long days, multiple weather delays, and six rounds of golf, Gabby Woods claimed victory at Belmont Hills Country Club. Woods emerged victorious in a true battle of attrition, securing her spot in the 124th U.S. Women’s Amateur at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In her final round against the #3 seed, Cara Heisterkamp, Woods started strong, going 1-up after the first hole. She expanded her lead through the front nine, gaining ground on holes 4, 6, and 7, reaching 4-up at the turn. On the back nine, Woods won holes 10 and 11, Heisterkamp took hole 13, but Woods clinched the match on hole 14, winning 5 & 4. Bracket #2 Winner: Isabella Goyette In bracket #2, Isabella Goyette earned her first-place finish by defeating Maddie Shoults in a dominant fashion, 6 & 5. After losing the first hole to Shoults, Goyette proceeded to win or tie 7 of the next 12 holes on her way to victory. Goyette's journey to the top was challenging, as she overcame 14-seed Olivia Baker 2 & 1, 11-seed Gianna Reginelli 3 & 2, and 2-seed Paige Treherne 1 up. Bracket #3 Winner: Emily Holzopfel In bracket #3, Emily Holzopfel triumphed over 6-seed Alexis Grey in the finals. Holzopfel dominated the match, taking a commanding 4-up lead after the front nine. She then won three of the next four holes on the back nine, securing her championship. Prior to defeating Grey, Holzopfel overcame 7-seed Eliza Mercer 2 up, 3-seed Annelise Stensel 8 & 6, and 11-seed Trynity Wolfe 5 & 4.For More |