| Women's Carolinas Golf Association |
Serving women's golf in the Carolinas since 1922
Hickory, NC -- 18-year-old Eleana Collins of
Pinehurst, NC fired a 2-under par 217 to win
the 83rd Women’s Carolinas Amateur
Championship by one stroke over defending
champion Abby Bools of Hickory, NC.
Collins is no stranger to WCGA Champion-
ships. In 2006 she won the Carolinas Junior
Girls’ Championship by a 3 & 1 margin over
Kristen Vincent of Burlington, NC. She is
now a rising junior in college and a member
of the University of Virginia Women’s Golf
Team. Collins started her round strong
making a birdie on the first hole of the day. “I
kept my cool out there and didn’t get too high
when I made something good happen nor
did I get too low when something bad
happened,” Collins said. “The only time I got
really nervous was after the 16th hole when
Abby (Bools) made a birdie on 17 and I was
only one ahead heading into the final hole. I
just told myself to stay focused and stay
steady.” Both players made a par and
Collins found herself holding the trophy.
In the Carolinas Tee division Susan Harden
of Beaufort, SC won the overall title. This
division plays a shorter course and is not
eligible for the overall championship. Patty
Moore of Charlotte, NC won the senior prize
and Chris Shadoan of Taylors, SC took home
the Super Senior Trophy.
All players were placed into flights for the
final round. This championship is open to
women of all ages who are residents of
North or South Carolina. The WCGA is a
volunteer based organization and was
formed in 1922.
This championship is conducted by the
Women’s Carolinas Golf Association (WCGA)
Pinehurst, NC fired a 2-under par 217 to win
the 83rd Women’s Carolinas Amateur
Championship by one stroke over defending
champion Abby Bools of Hickory, NC.
Collins is no stranger to WCGA Champion-
ships. In 2006 she won the Carolinas Junior
Girls’ Championship by a 3 & 1 margin over
Kristen Vincent of Burlington, NC. She is
now a rising junior in college and a member
of the University of Virginia Women’s Golf
Team. Collins started her round strong
making a birdie on the first hole of the day. “I
kept my cool out there and didn’t get too high
when I made something good happen nor
did I get too low when something bad
happened,” Collins said. “The only time I got
really nervous was after the 16th hole when
Abby (Bools) made a birdie on 17 and I was
only one ahead heading into the final hole. I
just told myself to stay focused and stay
steady.” Both players made a par and
Collins found herself holding the trophy.
In the Carolinas Tee division Susan Harden
of Beaufort, SC won the overall title. This
division plays a shorter course and is not
eligible for the overall championship. Patty
Moore of Charlotte, NC won the senior prize
and Chris Shadoan of Taylors, SC took home
the Super Senior Trophy.
All players were placed into flights for the
final round. This championship is open to
women of all ages who are residents of
North or South Carolina. The WCGA is a
volunteer based organization and was
formed in 1922.
This championship is conducted by the
Women’s Carolinas Golf Association (WCGA)
| 2009 WCGA CHAMPIONSHIP CATAWBA COUNTRY CLUB HICKORY, NC MAY 14, 2009 |