The Sally: Ariya Jutanugarn leads Charley Hull, Meghan Stasi
Ariya Jutanugarn
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2012) -- Ariya Juntanugarn fired a 5-under 67 to take a dominant five-shot lead at the 2012 Sally Tournament at Oceanside Country Club.
Juntanugarn leads a talented group of top-rated womens amateurs, including Charley Hull, who sits in second place after an even-par 72.
Juntanugarn recently finished second in the Dixie Women's Amateur, falling to Paula Reto, who is not playing in this event.
Three-time U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur champion Meghan Stasi is in third at 1-over.
Second-round play begins Thursday morning.
ABOUT THE Women's South Atlantic Amateur (The Sally)
The Women’s South Atlantic Amateur Golf
Championship (The SALLY) is played the
second week of January each year, in Ormond
Beach, Florida. Oceanside Country Club has
been home to The SALLY since its beginnings
in 1926. The tournament field consists of top
amateurs in the US and the top finishers are
frequently represent the U.S. for the biennial
Curtis Cup team. You will find
many former SALLY players among the LPGA
elite.
72-hole stroke play championship with a
Championship Division (max handicap 6.0) and a
Rockefeller Division (max handicap 10.0) that plays
from shorter tees. There is also a Senior competition
for players aged 50 and over competing in the
Championship division.
Eligibility: A female from birth, that has
reached the age of 16. All entries are
accepted subject to Committee Approval.
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