Amateur Hartlage wins Kentucky Women's Open in playoff
7/25/2018 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: Kentucky Women's Open Championship, University of Louisville Golf Club
Lauren Hartlage had to go up against her University of Louisville teammate Olivia Cason to win the event
It seemed only fitting that the tournament was at the University of Louisville Golf Club.
Hartlage won on the first hole of a playoff, which began at No. 10.
Cason, of Owensboro, Ky., already played in the U.S. Women’s Open this summer. She also made it to stroke play at the Ladies British Amateur.
Look a little farther down the leaderboard, and the Cardinal presence was still very dominant. Former Louisville standout Molly Skapik, now a professional, shot a 4-under 68 on Wednesday, a round that included four birdies over her final nine holes. She won the professionals division and was third overall. Skapik captured the tournament title in 2017.
There were 13 amateurs among the top 21 spots on the leaderboard. After Skapik, Taryn Walker was the next-best pro. She finished fourth at 4 under. Former Cardinals' golfer Laura Restrepo and rising sophomore Kristin Engle also finished in the top 10. Restrepo, who was the program's first all-ACC honoree, placed fifth with a 2-over 146, while Engle tied for sixth behind a 3-over-par 147.
About the Kentucky Women's Open
36-hole stroke play championship open to professionals and amateurs. KY Resident or College Amateur shall be required to have an active Handicap Index at a Kentucky Golf Association Member Club at the time of registration. 25 years of age or older ar...
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