Trible, Hartwiger dominate at Alabama Women's Championships

Taylor Trible of Birmingham claimed the 89th Alabama Women’s State Amateur Championship title, winning 1 up against Molly Brown Davidson of Birmingham at The Shoals in Muscle Shoals, Ala. on Thursday.

“I really don’t have any words,” Trible said. “My dad and I just started crying together. We had a great time together, I love him!”

The 17-year old has been on a roll this summer, adding the state championship to an early June win at the SJGT Lee Hodges Classic.

Taylor Trible is your 89th Alabama Women’s State Amateur Champion👏🏼🏆

She won 1 up!

After amazing play, Molly Brown Davidson is your runner-up!

What an INCREDIBLE few days @rtjgolftrail The Shoals🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/5r6ng4vnQD

— Alabama Golf Association (@bamagolf) July 8, 2021

Meanwhile, Kathy Hartwiger, made an unforgettable comeback to the Alabama golf scene.

Birmingham's own won the third Alabama Women’s State Senior Match Play Championship with a 2 up victory against Theresa Mahlik of Madison.

“I’m trying to get back into competitive golf now, after not playing for a couple of years,” said the 10-time Alabama Women's Amateur champion. “I see this as a challenge between me and myself. This week was good, I feel better!”

Semifinals opened the morning of the Women’s Amateur, Davidson defeating Sophie Burks of Tallassee in 19 holes.

Trible won 1 up against Kelsey Carstens of Florence and entered her final match charged up.

Within the Senior Tournament Division, Kyung-Hwa “K” Theodoss of Hampton Cove and Barbee Bryant of Hoover went head-to-head in the final match. Bryant defeated Theodoss, 5 and 4.