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I'm sure women's golf isn't followed that much around here(or anywhere for that matter), but NDSU golfer Amy Anderson is co-leading(-2) the US Women's Open after a weather-shortened first day. Amy won the Summit League Tournament, Summit Golf PotY, was selected for the NCAA Regionals then Nationals as an at-large, placed 12th at Nationals(highest finish ever for Summit League), and received the NCAA Elite 88 award. She has already completely rewritten the record books at NDSU and she's only a sophomore(junior this fall). Just thought a couple of you might consider tuning into the Open the next couple of days if you knew a Summit League player was contending.
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Cool to hear. Makes it worth watching the board and atleast its better then womens soccer world cup stuff."The most rewarding things you do in life, are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.” Arnold Palmer
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Thank you, Hammersmith!!Comment
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I will almost guarantee Amy Anderson will win at least 1 NCAA D-1 women's golf championship before she's done at NDSU. Yes, she is that good. Had a full-ride to about every school in the Nation including SDSU. It came down to believe it or not....Concordia and NDSU and Concordia ALMOST got her due to the faith-based aspect of it. Amy's a home-schooled kid who(some may argue her parents) had no intentions of ever leaving Fargo.
I'm most interested to see her "after college golf" career. Will it be the LPGA? If she doesn't make it on tour, it won't be because of lack of talent that's for sure!!
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How can she golf professionally and still maintain NCAA eligibility? Is golf different? If she places in the Open and receives some cash, is that when she is no longer eligible for college sports?Comment
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She is competing as an amateur, meaning if she wins or even makes the cut, she receives the trophy and turns down the cash. She can though take the $$, but then is not an amateur anymore, therefore not a golfer at NDSU.Originally posted by Mike Vicks Dead PitBulls View Post
Something golfers understand and appreciate. Opposite of say, football/basketball players at large professional factory programs.
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First round is basically over and Amy is in a three-way tie for second, one stroke back from the leader.Comment
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Day two is over(weather shortened again), and Amy hasn't even started her second round. With only 18 holes completed and most of the field well into their second rounds, Amy's alone in fourth and two strokes back from the lead. Weather permitting, she will tee off tomorrow mid-morning.Comment
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Amy struggled today and shot +6 on her second round. At +4 overall, she's 9 strokes back from the leader but in no danger of missing the cut. She might not be near the top of the leaderboard, but at least she'll still be competing on her birthday tomorrow(19).Comment
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That's a very impressive accomplishment. She has very small chance of winning, but she still has a good chance at low amateur, which is an impressive title. It looks like she has a bright future. Good luck to her!LET'S TAKE A TRIP TO BIRDLAND! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68-6O2mJhMwComment
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Her third round was her worst yet(+10) and it sounds like some bad putts rattled her. She must have relaxed as she played because her final round went much better; +3 on the front nine and even par on the back. She finished +17 overall toward the back of the field. Good experience though.Comment
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She probably does not have to worry about her amatuer status since 17+ most likely does not yield any monetary winnings. Congradulations to Amy. You are one of or the the best in the upper mid-west.Comment
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I agree she should pull down a championship before she is done. And to think she comes from brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr North Dakota.Originally posted by propar80 View PostComment
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If you make the cut, there is always a cash earning, but since she is an amateur she will not accept it.Originally posted by Nidaros View PostComment
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I'll resurrect this thread rather than starting a new one. The US Women's Amateur is staring this morning and at least two Summit golfers are there: Amy Anderson(NDSU) and Crystal Reeves(ORU). They both tee off at noon or slightly after(CST). If anyone knows of other Summit golfers at the event, give a shout and I'll add them to my update list.Comment
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