Alexandra Gazzoli goes wire-to-wire to win Florida Women's Amateur Championship
July 9, 2023 | by Florida State Golf Association
see also: View results for Florida Women's Stroke Play, Amelia Island - Long Point Course
Gazzoli defeated Jacqueline Putrino on the second playoff hole after the two went back-and-forth throughout the back nine.
This was her first-ever FSGA Championship.
Gazzoli followed up her 68 with a second round 2 over 74 and a final round even 72.
“I don’t think its really sunk in yet, but I’m very grateful for the whole experience. I’m just really happy and I think I played really solid this week," Gazzoli told the FSGA about her weekend.
Victoria Zheng of Bradenton, Fla., Bianca Sol Cruz of Largo, Fla., and Lauren Clark of Orlando, Fla., all finished in a tie for third place at 1 over for the tournament.
Through the first nine holes, the three, 36-hole co-leaders were keeping pace with each other. While Putrino held a one-shot lead over Gazzoli, and a two-shot lead over Washburn, it was still anyone’s tournament to win with a mix of scoring opportunities and challenging holes remaining.
On No. 11, Gazzoli would make birdie to pull herself back into a tie with Putrino, while Washburn’s double-bogey created a deficit she would be unable to climb back from. Later, on No. 13, a bogey from Gazzoli gave Putrino a one-shot lead, which she would then relinquish with a double bogey on No. 14, and a bogey on No. 15.
With three holes to play, Gazzoli held a two-shot lead, but Putrino was not ready to give up just yet. With back-to-back birdies on No. 16 and No. 17 from Putrino, the championship was tied once again with just one hole remaining.
After both players made par on No. 18, Gazzoli and Putrino were heading into a playoff. On the second playoff hole, Gazzoli’s par would outdo Putrino’s bogey, giving Gazzoli the win.
About the Florida Women's Stroke Play
Championship Format • 54 holes of individual stroke play • 84 total players • The overall Champion will be the individual with the lowest 54 hole aggregate score Eligibility • Female amateur golfer • Florida residency required • A valid USGA Handicap...
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