The Sally: Moriya Jutanugarn outlasts sister Ariya
Moriya Jutanugarn
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2012) -- Moriya Jutanugarn rallied in the final two rounds to outpace the field and her sister Ariya, claiming the 2012 Sally tournament title.
Trailing sister Ariya after two rounds, Moriya took the lead after Round 3 and hung on for a three-shot victory. Her 2-under, 70 was two shots better than Ariya, giving her enough breathing room for this important win. Ariya finished the four-day event 9-under.
Charley Hull finished third at 8-under.
The three top finishers were head and shoulders above the rest of the field. Fourth-place finisher Alex Stewart came in at 2-over for the event. Jaye Marie Green was 4-over.
ABOUT THE Women's South Atlantic Amateur (The Sally)
The Women’s South Atlantic Amateur Golf
Championship (The SALLY) is played the
second week of January each year, in Ormond
Beach, Florida. Oceanside Country Club has
been home to The SALLY since its beginnings
in 1926. The tournament field consists of top
amateurs in the US and the top finishers are
frequently represent the U.S. for the biennial
Curtis Cup team. You will find
many former SALLY players among the LPGA
elite.
72-hole stroke play championship with a
Championship Division (max handicap 6.0) and a
Rockefeller Division (max handicap 10.0) that plays
from shorter tees. There is also a Senior competition
for players aged 50 and over competing in the
Championship division.
Eligibility: A female from birth, that has
reached the age of 16. All entries are
accepted subject to Committee Approval.
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