For the second year in a row, New Albany Country Club will host U.S. Women’s Open Qualifying.
This year’s U.S. Women’s Open takes place June 4-7 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
COURSE NOTES
New Albany Country Club was opened in 1992 after an extensive 27-hole design by Jack Nicklaus.
It hosted the LPGA Tour Wendy’s Championship for Children from 1999-2001. The legendary Annika Sorenstam won the inaugural edition of the event in 1999.
According to Nicklaus Design, "The course is distinguished by its varying terrain. Some areas have the lush feel of the Carolinas; others suggest the ruggedness of the Scottish links. Rocky Fork Creek was incorporated into the design allowing it to blend with New Albany’s natural surroundings."
The 36-hole qualifier will utilize the North and West courses at New Albany CC.
NACC also hosted U.S. Women’s Open qualifying last year.
Director of Golf: Paul Hollenbaugh
General Manager: Bryan Harrison
Superintendent: Chris Holzworth
FIELD NOTES
Kary Hollenbaugh, the daughter of New Albany Country Club Director of Golf, Paul Hollenbaugh, is the highest ranked player in the field in the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking, at No. 23. Kary was the medalist at last year’s qualifier with a score of 3-under.
Czechia’s Veronika Kedronova is the next highest ranked player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking at No. 60. Kedronova recently competed in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
Several members of the Ohio State Women’s team are in the field: Kary Hollenbaugh, Nellie Ong, Sophie Eppelstun, Mandy Song, and Matilde Santilli.
Multiple top local junior players will also tee it up, including past OHSAA Division I State Champion and defending Ohio Junior Girls Champion, Meadow Tian.
Players from 12 different countries and 15 states will look to qualify on Monday at New Albany Country Club.
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