Rhode Islanders Lead the Charge
It's been a busy and successful season on the women's scene. Here are a few upcoming events for our locals:
- Lisa McGill, the 2022 RIGA’s Women’s Player of the Year, will attempt to qualify for the 2023 U.S. Senior Women’s Championship. A member at The Misquamicut Club, McGill’s scheduled to qualify Aug. 3 at Allendale Country Club in Massachusetts. The U.S. Senior Women’s Championship will be played Aug. 24-27 at Waverley Country Club in Portland, OR. In 2021, she finished T33 in the event at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn.
- Sam Morrell is enjoying a fantastic season. Currently an assistant pro at Warwick Country Club, the past Button Hole and RIWGA standout, won the 24th Connecticut Women’s Open on June 6 at Rolling Hills Country Club. She’s recently competed in the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol in Springfield, N.J., but did not make the cut.
- The field is impressive for the upcoming Women’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Championships Aug. 1-5 at Kirkbrae Country Club. There are five past champions competing, including Kylie Eaton, Emily Brooks, Valerie Blinn, Marisa Brown and Nancy Chaffee. The 2022 Junior Girls’ Amateur Champion, Olivia Williams, is also playing. The 2022 Net Amateur Champion, Gail Lederman, will attempt to defend her title.
Here is the full 2023 Women's Championship schedule.