Redding wins Carolinas Women's Match Play in extra holes
7/26/2018 | by Carolinas Golf Association
see also: Carolinas Women's Match Play Championship, Rock Barn Golf Club
Virginia player Anna Redding took down Virginia Tech's Jessica Spicer in an exciting final that went 22 holes
Redding, who will be a junior at Virginia, survived consecutive tight matches on Thursday en route to the title. In her morning semifinal match, she faced Jodee Tindal of Rock Hill, S.C. Tindal made a run in the middle of the match, but Redding eventually won the match, 1 up.
Under beautiful sunny skies, the final match was a battle from the first tee. Both Redding and Spicer played steady rounds, and neither was able to gain an advantage on the other. Tied at all square headed into the final hole, Spicer sank a long putt to stay alive and force extra holes.
"The key was staying consistent," Redding said. "It was key to keep getting looks at birdies, even though most of them did not go in, but it was a great match."
Unable to gain advantage on each other, Redding and Spicer, who were paired together on the first day of stroke-play qualifying, battled through 22 holes until Redding emerged victorious on the 18th green.
"This is so exciting," Redding said. "Being the medalist in stroke play was awesome. Shooting 66 was my personal best, so after that, I was feeling really excited, and I love match play."
About the Carolinas Women's Match Play
The Carolinas Women's Amateur Match Play Championship began in 1997 and annually crowns the women's amateur match play champion in the Carolinas. The championship is conducted at 18 holes of stroke play qualifying to determine seeding and flights for...
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