NEW YORK STATE WOMEN’S AMATEUR AND MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
McGregor Links Country Club - Wilton, New York
July 11-12, 2022
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NYSGA Officers
President - Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC
1st VP - Jamie Miller, Crag Burn GC
2nd VP - Doug Vergith, Chautauqua GC
Treasurer - Robert Smith, Highland Park GC
General Counsel - Peter Jones, Drumlins CC
Secretary - Iris Stanek, Lancaster CC
NYSGA Executive Committee
Shawn Baker, Oak Hill CC
Lee Bearsch, Binghamton CC
John Burns, Niagara Falls CC
John Cooney, Olde Kinderhook GC
Joseph Enright, Lancaster CC
Ryan Gabel, Trump National - HV
Jim Gifford, Mohawk GC
Megan Grehan, Hudson National GC
Brent Herlihy, Glens Falls CC
Lawrence Lessing, The Creek
Christy Schultz, Oak Hill CC
Frank Suits, Cortland CC
Brian Williams, Winged Foot CC
Warren Winslow, Western Turnpike GC
Norm Amyot
Michael Aquino
Fred Arliss
Larry Arliss
Gary Assad
John Barry
John Bartholomew
David Beattie
Al Belair
Vic Bergsten
Marci Bevilacqua
Doreen Biviano
John Blain
Vincent Bonvino
Chris Boynton
Timothy Brady
David Braunscheidel
Gene Bullis
John Bullis
Ted Casey
Sue Chambers
Michael Chianelli
Cory Ciambella
Brian Clark
Matt Clarke
James Coleman
Andrew Conway
James Cook
Darrell Cornett
Thomas Cotter
George Cretekos
Jerry Danielski
John Davis
Garrett Davitt
Gordon Dewey
Todd Dischinger
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Renato Donato
Mike Donnelly
Dick Dorgan
Ryan Drake
NYSGA Staff
Bill Moore Executive Director
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Jack Travers Assistant Director, Rules & Competitions
Mark Ackley Manager, Course Rating
Deb Spilman Manager, Special Events & Volunteer Operations
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Parker Gauthier USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern
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NYSGA Committee
Michael Drennen
Georgia Dusckas
Tom Eckert
Wayne Eckhardt
Joe Enright
Laurie Enright
John Ernst
Vie Evans
Karen Feldman
Mary Beth Fiore
Mark Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald
Georgette Folley
Adrian Forzani
Tim Frank
John Gaffney
Richard Galvin
Bill Geider
Brad Griffin
Tom Hahn
Julie Hamm
David Hayes
Joe Hazard
Sherry Heath
Patrick Henry
Jeff Holmes
Braden Houston
John Hudacs
Al Huggard
Don Hurley
Ed Kaczor
Robert Kawa
Tim Kayes
Mary Ann Keeler
Stephen Keeler
Jeffrey Kennicutt
Edward Koslick
John Kulesa
Peter Lalla
Nan Lanahan
Tom Lanahan
Rod Lindstrom
Bill Loehr
Janis Luce
Ron Mack
Patrick MacRae
Susan Marsh
Robert Martin
Ronald Mason
Patricia Mayne
Jim McConnell
Theresa McGibbon
Thomas McGibbon
Pat McKenna
James McKillip
Patrick McNierney
Sean McPhee
Richard Meath
Brian Merritt
James Meyers
Gene Meyle
Ginny Meyle
Matthew Micheli
Bill Moore
Matthew Moran
Bill Moreland
Albert Mowery
Jack Mulvey
Art Munson
Jim Murrett
Thomas Oles
Thomas Owen
Rocco Palmieri
Brandon Payne
Mark Perry
Noah Poskanzer
Richard Prestopnik
Joe Pucello
John Quijano
Nick Raasch
John Raunick
John Reagan
Tom Reidy
Joseph Riccio
James Roff
Robert Rosen
Sean Rotella
Tony Scarpello
Chris Schmidt
Carl Schultz
Tim Schum
Dan Scott
Martin Siefka
Robert Simms
Sue Sims
Sarah Simson
Jaspal “Ricky” Singh, M.D.
David Smith
John Sniezyk
Ron Socash
Don Sommerville
Joseph Sorrento
Jerry Stahl
Edward Stanek
Tom Steele
Peter Stoj
Joseph Strykowski
John Sullivan
Levin Sullivan
Gale Sutton
Thelma Taylor
David Vaneenenaam
Jerry Vereeke
Mona Wasserman
Rich Weber
Bryan Whooten
Steve Wilber
Richard Wilson
Doug Young
Jon Zucarelli
On behalf of the entire New York State Golf Association, welcome to the 92nd Women’s Amateur and 13th Women’s Mid-AmateurChampionships!
The NYSGA is pleased to join with the leadership and staff of McGregor Links Country Club to provide a memorable challenge in crowning New York State’s women’s amateur and mid-amateur winners.
We are proud to return to this classic Devereux Emmet layout in Wilton, which has been the host site of many memorable New York State Championships throughout the decades, including the 1926 and 1982 Men’s Amateur, the 1976 and 1978 Men’s Senior and the 2011 Boys’ Junior Amateur.
This is the first time the Women’s Mid-Amateur will take place at McGregor Links. The Women’s Amateur is making its return to McGregor links for the third time. Not since 1987 has the course hosted this prestigious tournament.
We certainly anticipate an exciting and memorable competition over the next several days, and the golf course and setup will surely challenge the players to utilize their full ability and skill.
I’d like to offer our thanks and appreciation to the management, club and pro shop staff, and especially the course grounds crew, whose combined efforts have provided us with this wonderful championship venue.
Finally, I’d like to thank our NYSGA staff and fantastic team of tournament volunteers, who work tirelessly to provide a first-class experience and support the talented players that participate in our competitions.
We hope you enjoy this year’s championship and we appreciate your support of our association and tournaments. If there’s anything that we can do to make your experience more enjoyable, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of the NYSGA staff.
Sincerely,
Henry W. Fust , President New York State Golf Association
McGregor Links Country Club is home to a true links-style golf course in Wilton, NY designed by Devereux Emmet.
Emmet was a pioneering American golf course architect who designed more than 150 courses worldwide. He designed and built McGregor Links Country Club in 1921. Some of Emmet’s designs include Congressional Country Club, Garden City Golf Club, Engineers Country Club and Bethpage State Park.
McGregor Links has hosted many amateur championships throughout its’ history, including the 1926 and 1982 Men’s Amateur, the 1993 Men’s Mid-Amateur, the 1976 and 1978 Men’s Senior, the 2011 Boys’ Junior Amateur and the 1974 and 1987 Women’s Amateur.
The scenic and challenging course provides a fitting venue for New York’s ’s top amateur players to compete for state championships.
Thank you to the staff at McGregor Links for hosting this year’s championship!
Joe Kehn Owner / Golf Course Superintendent
Michael Decker Head Golf Professional
Brian Donaldson Owner / Executive Chef, Circa ‘21 Restaurant
Wendy Lawrence Owner, Circa ‘21 Restaurant
1 PAR FIVE 445 YARDS 445 YARDS
3 PAR THREE 166 YARDS 166 YARDS
2 PAR FOUR 360 YARDS 313 YARDS
4 PAR FOUR 312 YARDS 300 YARDS
5 PAR THREE 160 YARDS 120 YARDS
7 PAR FOUR 345 YARDS 311 YARDS
6 PAR FIVE 430 YARDS 430 YARDS
8 PAR FIVE 453 YARDS 422 YARDS
9 PAR FOUR
326 YARDS 314 YARDS
11 PAR THREE 225 YARDS 176 YARDS
10 PAR FOUR
379 YARDS 308 YARDS
12 PAR FIVE 435 YARDS 435 YARDS
13 PAR THREE 126 YARDS 82 YARDS
15 PAR FIVE 492 YARDS 492 YARDS
14 PAR FOUR 380 YARDS 292 YARDS
16 PAR FOUR 374 YARDS 336 YARDS
Each
hole includes yardages for both the amateur (top) and mid-amateur (bottom) divisions.
PAST CHAMPIONS
Past Champions of the New York State Women’s Amateur Championship
1930 Oak Hill CC Helen L. Hicks, Hewlett
1931 Lido CC Helen L. Hicks, Hewlett
1932 Yahnundasis GC Peggy Wattles, Hamburg
1933 Plandome CC Helen L. Hicks, Hewlett
1934 Hotel Champlain Course Sylvia Leichner, Lido
1935 Lakeview CC Sylvia Leichner, Lido
1936 Mohawk GC Jean E. Bauer, Providence, RI
1937 Onondaga G&CC Marion Turpie (Lake), Plandome
1938 Cherry Valley CC Ruth May, Inwood
1939 Oak Hill CC Peggy Delahant, Albany
1940 CC of Troy Marjorie Harrison, Ausable Forks
1941 Siwanoy CC Virginia M. Guilfoil (Allen), Syracuse
1942 Lake Placid Club Grace M. Amory (Ryan), Locust Valley
1943 Lake Placid Club Kay Byrne, Rye
1944 Lake Placid Club Marjorie Harrison, Ausable Forks
1945 Briar Hills GC Kay Byrne, Rye
1946 Cherry Valley CC Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1947 Leewood CC Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1948 Onondaga G&CC Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1949 Onondaga G&CC Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1950 Yahnundasis GC Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1951 Leewood CC Barbara Bruning, Armonk
1952 Binghamton CC Barbara Bruning, Armonk
1953 Hempstead G&CC Roslyn Swift (Berger), Old Westbury
1954 Saranac Lake Club Barbara Bruning, Armonk
1955 Schuyler Meadows Club Naomi A. Venable, Poughkeepsie
1956 Cortland CC Naomi A. Venable, Poughkeepsie
1957 Briar Hall CC Judy Frank, Purchase
1958 Leatherstocking GC Margaret Nevil, Cooperstown
1959 Whiteface Inn GC Margaret Nevil, Cooperstown
1960 Glens Falls CC Margaret Nevil, Cooperstown
1961 Niagara Falls CC Gail Purdy, Glens Falls
1962 Leatherstocking GC Margaret Nevil, Cooperstown
1963 Whiteface Inn GC Gail Purdy, Glens Falls
1964 Dutchess G&CC Mrs. Albert B. Brower, Pelham
1965 Corning CC Dianne Wilde, Amsterdam
1966 Whiteface Inn GC Lancy Smith, Williamsville
1967 The Park Club Roslyn Swift Berger, Amherst
1968 Whiteface Inn GC Elizabeth Story, New Hartford
1969 CC of Rochester Lancy Smith, Williamsville
1970 Colonie G&CC Lancy Smith, Williamsville
1971 Drumlins CC (East) Dianne Wilde, Amsterdam
1972 Cedar Lake Club Darcy Lepir, Hamburg
Host Club Champion
1978 Teugega CC Cindy Kessler, Orchard Park
1979 Monroe GC Lise Anne Russell, New City
1980 Foxfire GC Mary Jo Kelly, Albany
1981 Rome CC Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs
1982 Ives Hill CC Mary Anne Widman, Elmira
1983 Seven Oaks CC Mary Anne Widman, Elmira
1984 St. Lawrence CC Kathy Hart, New York Mills
1985 Oneonta CC Kellie Stenzel, Lyons
1986 Brook-Lea CC Jamie DeWeese, Rochester
1987 McGregor Links CC Penne Nieporte-Bollaci, Mamaroneck
1988 Drumlins CC (East) Jean Bartholomew, Garden City
1989 McConnellsville GC Tiffany Maurycy, Schenectady
1990 Sodus Bay Heights CC Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester
1991 Tuscarora GC Sally Dee, Syracuse
1992 Oneonta CC Moira Dunn, Utica
1993 Stafford CC Moira Dunn, Utica
1994 Centerpointe CC Moira Dunn, Utica
1995 Ives Hill CC Eve Marie Lux, Poughkeepsie
1996 McConnellsville CC Gail Flanagan, Rye
1997 River Oaks CC Gail Flanagan, Rye
1998 St. Andrews GC Sara Doell, Webster
1999 Kingswood GC Danielle Downey, Rochester
2000 Ontario GC Danielle Downey, Rochester
2001 Cortland CC Danielle Downey, Rochester
2002 Pinehaven CC Megan Grehan, Mamaroneck
2003 Oswego CC Megan Grehan, Mamaroneck
2004 Robert Trent Jones GC Christy Rittenhouse, Pavilion
2005 Gowanda GC Maggie Lester, Oswego
2006 Nevele Grande Resort Maggie Lester, Oswego
2007 Oneida Community GC Christy Schultz, Rochester
2008 Wayne Hills CC Christy Schultz, Rochester
2009 Drumlins CC (East) Kristina Wong, Vestal
2010 Sodus Bay Heights GC Rene Sobolewski, Williamsville
2011 Rome CC Victoria DeGroodt, Walden
2012 Seneca Falls CC Ellen Oswald, Westchester
2013 CC of Ithaca Jenna Hoecker, Rochester
2014 Dutchess G&CC Christine Schmitt, Pittsford
2015 Tuscarora GC Kyra Cox, South Salem
2016 Elmira CC Bailey Cocca, Latham
2017 Schuyler Meadows Club Marianna Monaco, Yonkers
2018 Yahnundasis GC Kyra Cox, South Salem
2020 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Teugega CC Kyra Cox, South Salem Year Host Club Champion
2019 Lancaster CC Jennifer Rosenberg, Laurel Hollow
1973 CC of Ithaca Dianne Wilde, Amsterdam
1974 McGregor Links CC Cathy Morse, Rochester
1975 Corning CC Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam
1976 Schuyler Meadows Club Cathy Morse, Rochester
1977 Yahnundasis GC Mary Lawrence, Canton
Past Champions of the New York State Women’s
Mid-Amateur Championship
Year Host Club Champion
2009 Drumlins CC (East) Christy Schultz, Rochester
2010 Sodus Bay Heights GC Christy Schultz, Rochester
2011 Rome CC Teresa Cleland, Syracuse
2012 Seneca Falls CC Teresa Cleland, Syracuse
2013 CC of Ithaca Teresa Cleland, Syracuse
2014 Dutches G&CC Joanna Beatty, Newburgh
2015 Tuscarora GC Dani Mullin, West Islip
2016 Elmira CC Joanna Beatty, Newburgh
2017 Schuyler Meadows Club Lauren Cupp, New Hartford
2018 Yahnundasis GC Jenna Hoecker, Rochester
2019 Lancaster CC Jenna Hoecker, Rochester
2020 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Teugega CC Christy Schultz, Livonia
Women’s Amateur Championship
Most Victories
5 - Ruth Torgerson (1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950)
4 - Margaret Nevil (1958, 1959, 1960, 1962)
3 - Barbara Bruning (1951, 1952, 1954)
3 - Kyra Cox (2015, 2018, 2021)
3 - Danielle Downey (1999, 2000, 2001)
3 - Moira Dunn (1992, 1993, 1994)
3 - Helen Hicks (1930, 1931, 1933)
3- Lancy Smith (1966, 1969, 1970)
3 - Dianne Wilde ( 1965, 1971, 1973)
3 - Christy Schultz (2004, 2007, 2008)
Widest Margin of Victory (During Match Play Era)
14 & 12 - Lancy Smith (1969)
13 & 12 - Megan Grehan (2003)
13 & 12 - Mary Lawrence (1977)
12 & 11 - Ruth Torgerson (1947)
12 & 11 - Danielle Downey (2000)
Lowest Total by a Winner (During Stroke Play Era)
216 - Kyra Cox (202)
216 - Kristina Wong (2009)
217 - Kyra Cox (2015)
217 - Marianna Monaco (2017)
217 - Jennifer Rosenberg (2019)
Lowest Round by a Winner (During Stroke Play Era)
69 - Marianna Monaco (2017)
70 - Kyra Cox (2021)
70 - Jenna Hoecker (2013)
70 - Jennifer Rosenberg (2019)
Most Times Hosted
4 - Whiteface Inn GC
4 - Yahnundasis GC
3 - Drumlins CC
3 - Lake Placid Club
3 - Schuyler Meadows Club
Dottie Pepper
Lancy Smith
Moira Dunn
Danielle Downey (Right)
Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Most Victories
3 - Christy Schultz (2009, 2010, 2021)
3 - Teresa Cleland (2011, 2012, 2013)
2 - Jenna Hoecker (2018, 2019)
Lowest Total by a Winner (72 Holes)
218 - Christy Schultz (2009)
221 - Jenna Hoecker (2009)
225 - Dani Mullin (2015)
Lauren Cupp
Dani Mullin
Jenna Hoecker
Teresa Cleland
PLAYER INFORMATION
Entries
The Championship is open to female amateur golfers that must be a member of the NYSGA, defined as either belonging to an NYSGA member club or an NYSGA eClub (NYS residency required of eClub members). Players must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index issued through their NYSGA member club.
Age: The following age requirements are set for each Championship: Amateur: None.
Mid-Amateur: At least 25 years old as of July 11, 2022.
Format
92nd NYS Women’s Amateur - Stroke Play, 54 Holes
13th NYS Women’s Mid-Amateur - Stroke Play, 36 Holes
Ties
In the event of a tie for either Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, July 10 // Practice Rounds
Women’s Amateur
Monday, July 11: Rounds 1 & 2 (36 Holes) - Cut after 36 holes to low-30 & ties
Tuesday, July 12: Round 3 (18 Holes)
Women’s Mid-Amateur
Monday, July 11: Round 1 (18 Holes)
Tuesday, July 12: Round 2 (18 Holes)
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2021 CHAMPIONSHIP
COX SECURES THIRD NYS WOMEN’S AM TITLE
Kyra Cox of Centennial Golf Club finished at three-under 216 to comfortably win the 91st New York State Women’s Amateur Championship at Teugega Country Club in Rome.
Cox claimed her third NYS Women’s Amateur title, having won it in 2015 at Tuscarora Golf Club and 2018 at Yahnundasis Golf Club.
“It feels amazing. I always love this event. I look forward to it every year,” she said following her round. “Definitely winning it for my third time was an amazing experience.”
The 21-year-old compiled eight birdies and an eagle during the second and third rounds. She entered Tuesday’s long 36 hole-day with a two-stroke lead, and began to really separate herself from the pack on the first couple holes of her afternoon (and final) round.
“The rounds were a little rockier (than yesterday),” Cox said. “Definitely had some bad shots, had some bad holes, had some tough situations, but I grinded through it, and tried to stay positive and play my game.”
After the eagle on 11, she capped her wire-to-wire win with a birdie on 14 to all but decide the championship.
“Those were holes that really pumped me up and kept me
Cox was the only player in the field to shoot under par en route to victory..
Kyra Cox shot a 3-under 70 during the final round of the 2021 NYS Women’s Amateur Championship.
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motivated to finish out strong,” Cox said. “In between the first round and the second round I practiced my putting and got it figured out. Definitely saw that improvement in the third round. That really helped me alot.”
2019 champion Jennifer Rosenberg of Glen Oaks Club took home runner-up honors, finishing at four-over 223. The 21-year-old shot 41 on the front nine of her third round, but rebounded with a 33 on the back, highlighted by four birdies.
“Today it wasn’t what I expected. I really wanted to play well the last 36 holes,” Rosenberg said. “I had a lot of fun and it was a grind being in this heat.”
She noted that putting was her biggest challenge, as was the case for several golfers on the tricky and undulating Donald Ross greens.
“My irons were actually really good today. I’ve been working on that. Sadly just the putting fell short today,” she said. “I’ve actually been struggling with (putting) lately. As I’ve gotten older I’ve actually gotten a little more shaky on the greens, which is kind of ironic.”
Although, Rosenberg was still pleased with the way she ended her round.
“I’m bummed that I didn’t get back-to-back wins. I was really trying to do that but I’m happy with second place.”
Emily Gresham of the NYSGA eClub - Southern Tier, Claire Yioulos of Oak Hill Country Club and Julia Zigrossi of Ridgemont Country Club each finished with a share of third place, shooting nineover 228 to round out the top five.
Elena Lopez of Crag Burn Golf Club finished strong with a final-round 71, highlighted by an ace on the par-3 15th hole, a punch bowl green. She finished T6 at 229 along with 2019 runner-up Chelsea Dantonio of the same home club.
Madison Walker of NYSGA eClub - Capital District matched the tournament-low round of 3-under 70, which boosted her into solo eighth at 232.
Jennifer Rosenberg finished in second place at 4-over 223.
Players on #2 at Teugega Country Club during the second round of the 2021 NYS Women’s Amateur Championship.
SCHULTZ WINS PLAYOFF TO BRING HOME MID-AM TITLE
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In the final round of the 12th New York State Women’s Mid-Amateur, Christy Schultz of Oak Hill Country Club defeated Lauren Cupp of Rome Country Club / Yahnundasis Golf Club in a one-hole playoff to secure her third Mid-Amateur title, and eighth NYSGA victory overall.
After both players finished five-over 151 through 36 holes, Schultz and Cupp went into a playoff, beginning on the par-four tenth hole. Schultz’s tee shot hit the fairway, with a good look at the green.
The wind picked up as the pair walked to their next shot, so Schultz went with a knock down nine-iron shot landed within ten feet of the cup. Cupp chipped her third shot up onto the green, landing within a few feet of the hole.
With a chance to win, Schultz’s putt went left to right with a slight downhill slope.
“I knew I had to make it,” she recalled. “I had a feeling (Lauren) was going to make par.”
Schultz sunk her birdie putt, pumping her fist with excitement.
“The playoff hole was the best hole of the
Schultz birdied the first playoff hole (#10) to
Christy Schultz sunk a birdie putt in a playoff to win the 2021 Women’s Mid-Amateur title.
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tournament,” she said.
Overall, Schultz sensed in her warm up that she wasn’t going to play her best golf today.
“I knew I had to just hang in there,” she said. “Manage my misses and make as many pars as I could. The front nine I was battling my swing. I never really got a good feel for the greens.”
Entering the final round with a share of first place, Schultz shot a 39 through her first nine holes. Schultz and Cupp were tied throughout most of the back nine.
“I just managed my game the best I could. I just wasn’t swinging it that great,” said Schultz. “I knew that I still had to find a way to score. Overall, I’m thrilled that I hung in there.”
Cupp, the 2017 Women’s Mid-Amateur champion and two-time NYS titleholder, entered Tuesday’s round two strokes behind. She made up the ground on the first two holes with birdies, eventually finishing with a 37 on the front.
“I really fought my way around the golf course. Teugega is a real thinkers course...I would’ve liked a few more putts to fall in, today and yesterday.”
Cupp noticed Teugega played longer compared to Monday’s round.
“Length is certainly not my strong suit,” she said “I do think the course played a little longer and a little tougher today.”
Cupp also described hole 17, a critical point in her round where she could have fallen out of contention.
“It’s a really tough hole. It’s either feast or famine there,” she said. “I came up a little short, was in the valley. Then hit my approach shot over the green, which is a place I know you can’t go. Thankfully I made a good two-putt there.”
Patricia Mayne of Western Turnpike Golf Club, finished third place with a seven-over 153.
Mary Jo Kelly of Wolferts Roost Country Club (155) and Teresa Cleland of Bellevue Country Club (156) rounded out the top five.
2018-19 champion Jenna Hoecker finished in sixth at 157.
The Mid-Amateur division played the course at 5,683 yards and to a par of 73.
Lauren Cupp finished in second place after falling to Schultz in a playoff.
Pat Mayne finished in third place at the 2021 NYS Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
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