Annika: Augusta women's amateur event 'fantastic'
AUGUSTA, Ga. Annika Sorenstam said the news Wednesday that Augusta National has created a womens amateur event is fantastic for the future of the game.As a little girl, knowing you have a chance to play on the greatest stage, it wouldve sent me to the range, she said. Its heaven on earth, theres no doubt about it. Now you get these young girls who will have their dreams come true.
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Masters chairman Fred Ridley announced Wednesday that beginning in 2019, the club will host a 54-hole womens amateur event that culminates with the final round at Augusta National. Sorenstam is a longtime supporter of womens golf at the junior and college level, hosting tournaments each year through her Annika Foundation. Because girls golf is the fastest-growing segment in the sport, she said the timing is right for an event such as the Augusta National Womens Amateur Championship.You have to look at the big picture, she said. This is fantastic for womens golf. Its a carrot for these young girls.
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"This championship is fantastic for women's golf, and I know young girls are going to be energized and motivated by seeing this event unfold for years to come." "The dream of playing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur presents young golfers such a tremendous goal to strive toward.
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The last day of a women's amateur event at the front end of Masters Week, however, made sense while also allowing for the time Masters participants need to prepare at Augusta National the week before the tournament. "I think focusing on amateur golf is consistent with our history, with our co-founder, Bobby Jones," Ridley said.
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