The Ohio Golf Association’s USGA Qualifying schedule kicks off on Thursday with the U.S. Women’s Open Qualifier at New Albany Country Club.
78 players will compete for three qualifying spots and two alternate spots into the U.S. Women’s Open.
This year’s championship will take place at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis., May 29-June 1.
ABOUT THE COURSENew Albany Country Club was opened in 1992 after an extensive 27-hole design by the legendary Jack Nicklaus.
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.
Planned Yardages (subject to change):
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Many eyes will be on New Albany’s own,
Kary Hollenbaugh, who happens to be the daughter of New Albany CC Director of Golf, Paul Hollenbaugh, PGA. Kary is the highest ranked Amateur player in the field at No. 20 in the World Women’s Amateur Golf Ranking. The Ohio State sophomore has won four individual titles this spring and recently competed in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, where she finished in the top-25.
Other competitors from New Albany include University of Illinois junior, Anna Ritter, as well as New Albany High School junior Elle Furrow.
Four other Ohio State Buckeyes are in the field, including Faith Choi, Marina Joyce-Moreno, Nellie Ong, and Meijin Song.
Amy Taylor (England) is the highest ranked player in the field on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings list, sitting currently at 273rd.
Cincinnati native Alexandra Swayne, who represents the U.S. Virgin Islands, qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open at the Olympic Club in 2021. Swayne has competed on the Ladies European Tour for the last four seasons.
Canada’s Anna Huang, a 16-year-old who turned professional at the start of the year, already has notched three top-25 finishes on the Ladies European Tour this season.
Five continents, 12 nations, and nine states will be represented in the field on Thursday at New Albany Country Club.
