The 10th Maryland Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship was played at The Suburban Club on June 9, 2017, with 49 competitors vying for the trophy. Andrea Kraus of Hayfields Country Club added her third title of this championship following wins in 2012 and 2013. She shot a 1 over par 73 to become the 2017 Mid-Amateur Champion. Kraus’ round included four birdies on holes 3, 7, 9 and 15. Second gross was won by Lisa Schlesinger, a four-time winner of this championship, with a 76. With a pair of 78’s that was resolved by a match of cards, Carol Davies-Lillie of Argyle Country Club won third gross and Connie Isler of TPC Potomac won fourth place.
The low net winner was Janice Calomiris from Congressional Country Club with a net score of 71. With three players tied with net scores of 72, by a match of cards, April Alexander-Giles of Rolling Road won second, Katie Wille of Maryland Golf and Country Club won third, and Sharon Burlas of Norbeck Country Club won fourth net.
This was the second year in which the championship was conducted as a one-day event. The weather was a beautiful day of sunshine, with temperatures in the 80’s. Half of the field started on #1 and the other half on #10, which allowed for more players to finish earlier and to wait for the awards. The staff of The Suburban Club made all feel welcome.
-Reported by Officer-in-Charge, Patsy DiMuzio
