The 8th Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship was played at Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, Maryland on June 2-3 with 40 competitors in the running for the trophy. Light, steady rain and chilly spring weather made for tough conditions throughout the tournament.
Connie Isler, 31, of TPC Potomac won her first Maryland Women’s Mid-Amateur title as the second youngest player in the field. Isler’s most recent best finish in a MSGA-WD event was last year at the Maryland Women’s Open where she captured the Campbell Cup, presented to the low amateur in the tournament.
Isler started strong in the opening round at Lakewood CC and took the lead with a 38-39–77. Her round included birdies on holes 8 and 13. Lisa Schlesinger of Norbeck Country Club followed close behind with a 41-39–80 along with Maggie Brady of Congressional Country Club with a 40-41–81. During the second round, Connie continued her steady play and would go on to shoot 39-40–79 to secure the Championship. Schlesinger, the runner-up, would follow with a second round of 40-43–83.
The low net winner was Mary Busker of Timbers at Troy Golf Course with a score of 154. The runner-up in the net division was Anita Venner with a 155.
The 2016 Mid-Amateur will be held at Kenwood Golf & Country Club on June 1-2.
Gross Winners:
1. Connie Isler, TPC Potomac 77-79–156
2. Lisa Schlesinger, Norbeck CC 80-83–163
3. Kristin Shifflett, Montgomery CC 85-86–171
4. Carol Davies-Lillie, Argyle CC 90-81–171
5. Deborah Williams, Congressional CC 84–87–171
6. Deb Pearson, Norbeck CC 91–84–175
Net Winners:
1. Mary Busker, Timbers at Troy GC 83-71–154
2. Anita Venner, MSGA eClub 77-78–155
3. Maggie Brady, Congressional CC 73-82–155
4. Terry Sturner, Manor CC 75-82–157
5. Janice Calomiris, Congressional CC 82-76–158
6. Soo Ja Chu, Needwood GC 81-77–158
If you were not present at the awards ceremony, your certificate will be mailed to you.
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