Dawn Woodard wins Open Amateur Division and Overall Inaugural South Carolina Women's Open at Seabrook Island Club; Amira Alexander wins Professional Division.
The Inaugural South Carolina Women's Open overall Champion is Thornblade Club's Dawn Woodard. Dawn continues to make history in South Carolina being the first name on the perpetual trophy that will be housed at Seabrook Island Club. In winning the championship, Dawn also earned a sponsor exemption into a LPGA Symetra Tour Event in 2019 in the Carolina's. Woodard finished strong today hitting her approach shot on the tough 17 hole to 5' and to 1' on the 18th hole to close out the championship. Woodard had one more accomplishment this week winning the Hermit Crab Races at Bohicket Marina. The Master's has the par 3 Tournament and now the WSCGA South Carolina Women's Open has the Hermit Crab Races. The only difference is winning the Hermit Crab Races apparently means you will win the Championship.
Professional Division
Amira Alexander became the first player to win the Professional Division in the Inaugural South Carolina Women's Open Championship. Amira came into the final round 2 shots off the lead behind Kellie Edelblut and one shot behind of Meagan Wallace. Amir shot even par 72 today with two birdies and bogeys for a three day total of 219. Edging out Sydney Legacy by one shot who fired a 69 on today's final round for 78-73-69= 220.
Amateur Division
It was a battle coming down to the last holes between Dawn Woodard and Haylee Harford. Harford knocked it to 6" on the par 3 15th hole to take a one shot lead over Woodard. Woodard followed Harford's lead and birdied the next hole 16th, hit it tight on 17, and birdied 18th hole with a 1 foot putt to secure the championship. Woodard finished with 215 total over the three days. Finishing 3rd was Jodee Tindal with a 221.
This game we play is based on integrity, here is a true story that happened today on how great these players are: A player was going over her games for the past two days and realized the wrong score was posted on live scoring. She then proceed to report her mistake of signing a wrong scorecard, knowingly she would be disqualified, and was disqualified. Thank you for being a great advocate for the spirit of the game.
The Inaugural South Carolina Women's Open was a big success. Thank you to all our sponsors that helped make the event special for the players. A special thank you to Seabrook Island Club and Seabrook Island Club Real Estate, our Volunteers, Private Housing, Club Staff, La Fogata, Rockin Double Bar Productions, and WSCGA.