The 2017 Maryland State Golf Association-Women’s Division Junior Girls State Championship was held on June 20 and 21 at Talbot Country Club in Easton, Maryland. The course was in spectacular condition and except for a “brief” thunderstorm on the second day, the weather matched the golf course conditions. The course played as a par 72 at 5,710 yards for all age divisions.
The field consisted of 35 players (an increase of 11 players from 2016) and there were many outstanding scores and individual records by a few players. Local player Savannah Scott shot a 79 in the first round—the first time she has broken 80. In the second round, 14-15 Division winner Lauren Artis shot a 69–her first sub 70 round.
For the third year in a row, Aneka Seumanutafa who plays at Clustered Spires in Frederick was the overall champion shooting 68-70–138, for a 6 under total and a 9 stroke victory. The overall runner-up was Bailey Davis with scores of 71 and 76. Bailey plays at National Golf Club in Fort Washington.
Other Winners are listed below:
16-18 Division:
Winner: Stella Woo (Unattached) – 149
Runner-up: Julia Calomiris (Congressional Country Club) – 151
Third Place: Charlotte Simpson (Suburban Club) & Amanda Levy (Woodmont Country Club) – 152
14-15 Division:
Winner: Lauren Artis (MSGA eClub) – 150
Runner-up: Sophie Simon (Woodmont Country Club) – 152
Third Place: Hannah Hankim (MSGA eClub) – 155
13 & Under Division:
Winner: Alice Zou (MSGA eClub) – 167
Runner-up: Sydnee Gaines (Unattached) – 173
-Reported by Bonnie Fry
