The CLG Women’s Match Play Championship, sponsored by Granite Garage Floors Kansas City, concluded Wednesday morning at Terradyne Country Club. The field consisted of many highly ranked women golfers.
Lyla Louderbaugh earned the title of the CLG Women’s Match Play Champion. Louderbaugh carded a 69 (-2) in Monday’s Qualifying round, which earned her the number one seed going into match play. Louderbaugh defeated McClain Neal 2up in the Round of 16. In the Quarterfinal match, Louderbaugh defeated Hannah Robinett 2&1. Louderbaugh played Brooke Thiele in the Semifinal match, beating her 3&1. In the final match, Louderbaugh faced Kate Tilma—both players are collegiate athletes in the state of Kansas. Louderbaugh carded a 66 (-5) to finish 1up over Tilma, who carded 67 (-4).
In the Silver bracket, Averi Mickelson emerged as the Champion. Mickelson earned the second seed in the bracket after carding an 83 (+12) in Monday’s Qualifying round. In the Quarterfinals, Mickelson defeated Brylie Ellis 3 up. Mickelson defeated Kate Braden in the Semifinal match 6&4. In the Final Match, Mickelson played Aliyah North. Mickelson’s exceptional score of 68 (-3) and North’s 72 (+1) made for an intense match, with Mickelson ultimately winning the last three holes to finish the match 2 up.