The Kansas Women’s Amateur, presented by Mommy’s Helper, concluded on Tuesday evening at Lawrence Country Club. Despite a two-and-a-half-hour rain delay, Lyla Louderbaugh’s exceptional performance shone through as she claimed her second title of the summer, winning the tournament by an impressive eleven strokes.
Lyla Louderbaugh shot even par in round one. She said, “I talked myself through each shot, [the wind, the slope, and the greens] to keep myself mentally stable to play 36 holes in the 100-degree heat.” She won the event at two-under-par with rounds of 70-71-67-208.
Hanna Hawks’ performance in the Kansas Women’s Amateur was impressive. She secured solo second place with a score of 67-77-75-219 (+9). Hawks’ first round, with four birdies and one bogey, set the tone for her strong showing in the tournament. Her final round included two eagles, one of which was on the par 4, 18th hole.
The Kansas Women’s Amateur also saw impressive performances from Kinslea Jones and Martha Linscott. Jones, who earned the Low Junior title, carded 74-73-77-224 (+14), while Linscott, who earned the Low Senior title, carded 77-82-82-241 (+31). Linscott will play in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open in August.
Louderbaugh is now exempt into the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, which will be held at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from August 5 to 11.
