University of Mississippi women's golf coach Meghan Bolger, 28, captured the 2006 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur title on Thursday at Old Waverly Golf Club, defeating Thuashini Selvaratnam, 5 and 4, on a chilly and wet day in West Point, Miss. (Steve Gibbons/USGA)

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Bolger Wins 2006 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur

West Point, Miss. – Local favorite and University of Mississippi women’s golf coach Meghan Bolger, 28, of Oxford, Miss., defeated Thuhashini Selvaratnam, 30, of Sri Lanka, 5 and 4, to win the 2006 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Thursday at the 6,151-yard, par-72 Old Waverly Golf Club.

“It’s going to hit me a little bit later,” said Bolger.  “It’s still very exciting right now.  It’s new.”

In cold, rainy conditions, Bolger dominated the match.  The harsh weather forced her to use longer clubs than normal for her approach shots but she hit 11 of 14 greens in regulations figures. With the usual match-play concessions, Bolger was one over par for the match.

Thursday Notebook : Bolger Heats Up Chilly U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Final

West Point, Miss. - Cold. Rainy. Damp. Windy. Miserable.

All are ample descriptions of the uncomfortable weather conditions that were dealt to the two finalists of the 2006 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur at Old Waverly Golf Club on Thursday morning.

No, it wasn’t quite a frozen tundra. But you would have loved to hear how legendary NFL Films announcer John Facenda might have orally opined the situation.

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Championship Facts

U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur

PAR AND YARDAGE – The course will play from 6,151 yards and par is 36-36—72.

USGA COURSE AND SLOPE RATING: Old Waverly, as set up for the championship, will have a USGA Course Rating™ of 75.7 and USGA Slope Rating® of 130.

COURSE HISTORY - Old Waverly Golf Club was designed by golf course architect Bob Cupp and touring professional Jerry Pate. It opened in 1988. The course previously hosted the 1999 U.S. Women’s Open, which was won by Juli Inkster.

EIGHT ROUNDS IN SIX DAYS – The 2006 championship begins with 18 holes of stroke play qualifying on Oct. 21 (Saturday). The second round of stroke play qualifying will be conducted on Oct. 22, after which the field will be cut to the low 64 players who will enter match play. The first round of match play will be conducted on Oct. 23. The second and third rounds of match play will be on Oct. 24. The quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of match play will be conducted on Oct. 25, and the final match, scheduled for 18 holes, will be on Oct. 26. A prize presentation ceremony will be held immediately following completion of the final match.

THE 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.

WHO CAN PLAY? - The U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur is open to female amateur golfers who will have reached their 25th birthday by Oct. 21 and who have a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 9.4. Entries closed on Aug. 23.

THE FIELD AND THE PRIZE – A field of 132 women will compete for the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship trophy. A sterling Revere bowl, it was presented in 1987 by Mrs. Henri Prunaret, chairman of the USGA Women’s Committee from 1959 through 1963. The champion retains custody of the trophy for the ensuing year.

ADMISSION IS FREE - The USGA and the membership of Old Waverly Golf Club encourage and invite the general public to attend the 2006 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship free of charge. All ages are welcome.
 
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