July 20, 2024
It was a Cowboy who made the most noise in Monday's first round of stroke play qualifying at this week's 60th California Women's Amateur at El Macero CC in Davis.
Ellie Bushnell, a former Junior Tour of Northern California member who is now a senior at Oklahoma State, took the lead in qualifying with a solid 6-under 66 that featured six birdies and zero bogeys.
Zoey Kim, a high school senior from Los Angeles, and Emily Song of Weber State are both tied for second at 5-under 67.
In the North/South Team Challenge, the NCGA grabbed a slim 340-341 lead over the SCGA. The North/South Cup, which takes place during the two rounds of stroke play qualifying, is a competition between the NCGA and SCGA. Scoring is based on the five lowest scores from each association.
Following Tuesday's second round, a cut will be made with the low 32 advancing to match play. Wednesday's action will consist of the Round of 32, with Thursday's play featuring the Round of 16 and quarterfinals.
The semifinals will be Friday, followed by the 18-hole final on Friday.
Past champions of the event include NCGA Hall of Famers Pat Cornett, Patty Sheehan and Juli Inkster.
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