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| The silhouette champion: Mary Ann Lapointe outlasted Kerry Postillion, 1 up, in the 18-hole final on Thursday. (John Mummert/USGA) |
Lapointe Becomes First Canadian To Win U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur
Richmond, Texas – Forty-five-year-old Mary Ann Lapointe of Ontario, Canada, outlasted medalist Kerry Postillion, 42, of Burr Ridge, Ill., 1 up, Thursday at the 6,124-yard, par-72 Shadow Hawk Golf Club course to win the 19th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur.
In doing so, the 1986 reinstated amateur became the first foreign-born player to win the championship and sixth Canadian overall to win a USGA event. It was also extremely satisfying because last year she had to withdraw days before the event after suffering bruised ribs in a car accident. This year marked the fourth time the four-time Canadian Amateur winner played in the championship. 
An Audio Interview With The Champion
Postillion Knocks Off Former Champions To Face Canadian Lapointe In Final
Richmond, Texas – Medalist Kerry Postillion, 42, of Burr Ridge, Ill., and 45-year-old Mary Ann Lapointe of Canada will play for the Mildred Gardiner Prunaret Trophy after the two advanced victorious out of their U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur semifinal matches Wednesday at the 6,124-yard, par-72 course at Shadow Hawk Golf Club.
Consistent Postillion Ends Weworski's Defense Hopes
Richmond, Texas – Kerry Postillion remembered the last time she earned medalist honors at the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur.
She also recalled the dreadful hangover effect upon losing in the first match to Peggy Brady in 19 holes that Sept. 8, 1997 day. It irritated her like a swollen blister.
Player Storylines From The U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur
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U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship PAR AND YARDAGE – The course will play at 6,124 yards and par is 36-36—72. GOLF COURSE HISTORY – Rees Jones designed the course, which was opened in 1999. GROUPINGS AND STARTING TIMES – Groupings and starting times will be distributed to the media four days prior to the start of the Championship. Check the USGA Web site for up-to-date details. A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – The U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship began in 1987 and became the 13th national golf championship conducted by the United States Golf Association. It was originated to provide a national competitive arena for women amateur golfers age 25 and older. ADMISSION IS FREE – The USGA and the membership of Shadow Hawk Golf Club invite the general public to attend the 2005 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship free of charge. WWW.USGA.ORG/CHAMPIONSHIPS – Log on to the USGA Internet site at www.usga.org/championships for the latest and most complete U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship information. WHO CAN PLAY? – The U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur is open to female amateur golfers who will have reached their 25th birthday on or before Sept. 10, 2005, and who have a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 9.4. Entries closed July 20. TOP RETURNING PLAYERS – All four of last year's semifinalist are exempt into the field. They are defending champion Corey Weworski of Carlsbad, Calif.; Virginia Grimes of Montgomery, Ala.; Kathy Hartwiger of Birmmingham, Ala.,; and Thuhashini Selvaratnam of Sri Lanka.
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