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North & South Women's: Casey Danielson crowned medalist
by Jack Persons, AmateurGolf.com

VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. (July 17, 2014) -- Stanford’s Casey Danielson took medalist honors on Thursday at the North & South Women’s Amateur.

Danielson shot a final round one-under 70 to post a three-under 210 total, good for a one stroke victory over Alison Lee of UCLA.

“(Playing for medalist) was definitely in the back of my mind,” Danielson said in an interview at Pinehurst. “I just wanted to have a good day and get ready for match play. But winning is always in the back of your mind. It was hard not to think about it.”

She handled the nerves well, as she made the turn at even par, then made birdies at 11 and 12. She gave one back on 13, but parred her last five holes, which ended up as good enough for the medalist trophy.

Lee posted a 71 on Thursday, her second straight even par round after starting with a two-under 69 on Tuesday. She had a poor start, as she double bogeyed the third hole of the day before rebounding with two birdies and 13 pars.

Second-round co-leader Lauren Kim fell back in the final round, as a three-over 74 left her in fifth place headed into match play.

Defending champion Ally McDonald finished a shot behind Kim at two-over 215, good enough for sixth place and a spot in the match play bracket. “I’m still not where I need to be,” McDonald explained. “I’m struggling to find it right now. I’ve got to play better if I’m going to beat everybody.”

The top 16 players made it to Friday’s first round of match play. The cut came at six-over 219. Medalist Danielson is scheduled to play Gabriella Wahl of East Tennessee state in the first round, while McDonald will face off against Regina Palasencia of Arkansas on Friday morning.

Results: North & South Women's Amateur
WinCAAlison LeeValencia, CA1500
Runner-upNCLori Beth AdamsBurlington, NC1000
SemifinalsCAMichelle PiyapattraCorona, CA700
SemifinalsMSAlly McDonaldFulton, MS700
QuarterfinalsWICasey DanielsonOsceola, WI500

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ABOUT THE North & South Women's Amateur

The Women's North & South has drawn the top amateur women from around the country. Three rounds of stroke play followed by four rounds of match play will determine the Champion.

The 96 player field will be cut to a 16 player match play field and medalist honors. All stroke & match play rounds will be contested on Pinehurst No. 2. The top 16 players who qualify for match play will play two rounds a day until our champion is determined.

Nine of the last 12 North & South Women’s Amateur champions have drawn paychecks as members of the LPGA Tour. The equation is near perfect. Win the North & South Am, go on to professional success at the highest level.

North & South champions are among the legends of the game: Babe Zaharias, Louise Suggs, Peggy Kirk Bell, Hollis Stacey, Brandie Burton, Brittany Lang, Morgan Pressel and Yani Tseng.

Along with the Women's North & South, Pinehurst Resort & Country Club annually plays host to the Men's North & South, the Junior North & South, and Senior Men's and Senior Women's North & South.

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