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**Talicoabilk** · 07-28-2010, 02:52 PM

A 12 year old girl at our club played in the USGA Girls Junior Championship (winning the regional qualifier to get in). She had to play two days medal play to qualify to get into the match play rounds. The course was 6400/77.8/142.

She was competing against girls from all over the world up to 18 years old. She shot a 69 on the first day and a 71 on the second day to finish tied for third after the two day medal play. In the first round of match play she won 2 up and during the second round she lost after 21 holes. Overall an excellent showing for a 12 year old. The Golf Channel interviewed she and her father briefly after the round. I've played with them both a number of times and she is the real deal.

Just for the experience she also tried to qualify for the US Women's Open earlier this year, and while she didn't make it she did shoot a 78 and 79.

Paula Creamer was at our club a few years back and watched her hit balls. She said to her, "I'll see you in ten years."

What makes this more interesting is she lives just outside of Boston (no golf 12 months a year), her father is her only instructor and he is self-taught having never had a lesson.

**Ecurrexchangess** · 07-28-2010, 02:55 PM

Wow, at 12 years old?? That is incredible!

**jaydicassdhy** · 07-28-2010, 02:58 PM

Great stuff! That'll be great experience for her too.

**tousuarshatly** · 07-28-2010, 03:08 PM

No Golf 12 months a year??

**natahololll** · 07-28-2010, 03:26 PM

No Golf 12 months a year??

I think he meant (and I could be wrong) that it's not a state with a 12 months/year golf season.

Congrats to her, that's amazing for a 12 year old. Hell, that's amazing for a 20 year old - if she stays with it she'll be a fine addition to the LPGA tour someday.

**scewDeasp** · 07-28-2010, 03:31 PM

Great stuff Sean, thanks for the info. Sounds like good news for Golf USA!

**astefecyAvevy** · 07-28-2010, 03:39 PM

No Golf 12 months a year??

She only gets to play on leap years!

**GogaMegaPiska** · 07-28-2010, 04:57 PM

Major phenom. Incredible.

Kevin

**Yessaniloas** · 07-28-2010, 05:15 PM

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like she has a great deal of natural talent and a great work ethic. That's a great combo.

**Jon Woodgate** · 07-28-2010, 05:22 PM

That is awesome!

**IssuessBratte** · 07-28-2010, 05:43 PM

That is awesome for a 12 year old. Keep us updated.

**estelle** · 07-28-2010, 11:31 PM

Very Kool.

**Talicoabilk** · 07-29-2010, 02:13 AM

It is fun to watch her hit golf balls. A real talent. And yes, I meant she is unable to play in the winter months, except for hitting balls in a heated bay off mats. :-) She usually plays a big tournament in Florida at Doral in December and has won it a couple of times.

**gardeniyas** · 07-29-2010, 02:38 AM

congrats Sean!

**Mifsnavassy** · 07-29-2010, 02:45 AM

get her autograph nowwww

**Unjucky** · 07-29-2010, 06:23 AM

Is she of Asian descent? I think I saw a special on her on Golf Channel during the broadcast of the tournament.

**Talicoabilk** · 07-29-2010, 06:21 PM

Is she of Asian descent? I think I saw a special on her on Golf Channel during the broadcast of the tournament.

Yes, she is.

07-28-2010, 02:52 PM	#1
Talicoabilk Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	Our Girl Does Real Good :-) A 12 year old girl at our club played in the USGA Girls Junior Championship (winning the regional qualifier to get in). She had to play two days medal play to qualify to get into the match play rounds. The course was 6400/77.8/142. She was competing against girls from all over the world up to 18 years old. She shot a 69 on the first day and a 71 on the second day to finish tied for third after the two day medal play. In the first round of match play she won 2 up and during the second round she lost after 21 holes. Overall an excellent showing for a 12 year old. The Golf Channel interviewed she and her father briefly after the round. I've played with them both a number of times and she is the real deal. Just for the experience she also tried to qualify for the US Women's Open earlier this year, and while she didn't make it she did shoot a 78 and 79. Paula Creamer was at our club a few years back and watched her hit balls. She said to her, "I'll see you in ten years." What makes this more interesting is she lives just outside of Boston (no golf 12 months a year), her father is her only instructor and he is self-taught having never had a lesson. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Ecurrexchangess Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 526 Senior Member	Wow, at 12 years old?? That is incredible! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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tousuarshatly Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 515 Senior Member	No Golf 12 months a year?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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natahololll Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 667 Senior Member	No Golf 12 months a year?? I think he meant (and I could be wrong) that it's not a state with a 12 months/year golf season. Congrats to her, that's amazing for a 12 year old. Hell, that's amazing for a 20 year old - if she stays with it she'll be a fine addition to the LPGA tour someday. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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scewDeasp Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	Great stuff Sean, thanks for the info. Sounds like good news for Golf USA! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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astefecyAvevy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	No Golf 12 months a year?? She only gets to play on leap years! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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GogaMegaPiska Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 417 Senior Member	Major phenom. Incredible. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Yessaniloas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	Thanks for sharing. It sounds like she has a great deal of natural talent and a great work ethic. That's a great combo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Jon Woodgate Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 443 Senior Member	That is awesome! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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IssuessBratte Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 607 Senior Member	That is awesome for a 12 year old. Keep us updated. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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estelle Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 505 Senior Member	Very Kool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-29-2010, 02:13 AM	#13
Talicoabilk Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	It is fun to watch her hit golf balls. A real talent. And yes, I meant she is unable to play in the winter months, except for hitting balls in a heated bay off mats. :-) She usually plays a big tournament in Florida at Doral in December and has won it a couple of times. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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gardeniyas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	congrats Sean! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Mifsnavassy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 577 Senior Member	get her autograph nowwww Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Unjucky Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 555 Senior Member	Is she of Asian descent? I think I saw a special on her on Golf Channel during the broadcast of the tournament. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-29-2010, 06:21 PM	#17
Talicoabilk Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	Is she of Asian descent? I think I saw a special on her on Golf Channel during the broadcast of the tournament. Yes, she is. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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