Amateur Golf Podcast: Ian Gilligan wins Western Am and U.S. Women's Amateur preview
August 4, 2024 | by Sean Melia of AmateurGolf.com
see also: Ian Gilligan, Western Amateur Championship, Beverly Country Club
A preview of storylines, dark horses, and favorites for U.S. Women's Amateur
Sean Melia and Justin Golba recap a quiet yet crazy week in amateur golf. They discuss the Western Amateur, the US Women's Amateur, and the US Women's Senior Open.
They also talk about the selection process for the Curtis Cup team and highlight some notable players and storylines for this week's U.S. Women's Amateur field.
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