Crimson Tide Concludes Run at U.S. Women’s Amateur
8/6/2020 4:37:00 PM | Women's Golf
Michaela Morard falls in match play at the Woodmont Country Club
ROCKVILLE, Md. – Alabama incoming freshman Michaela Morard concluded her run Thursday afternoon at the 120th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship at the Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md.
After turning in a 76 in the opening round, Morard posted a 1-under par 71, in the second round on her way to tying for 26th with a 3-over par 147 to conclude stroke play.
???????? on the day
— Alabama Women's Golf (@AlabamaWGolf) August 6, 2020
AND finished stroke play T26 @Michaela_Morard is moving onto match play! #USWomensAm // #RollTide???? pic.twitter.com/4XIJgS8FKY
In match play, Morard was seeded No. 35 and faced the 30th seeded Amari Avery. In a back-and-forth battle, Morard ultimately fell in the final two holes with a 2-up decision to Avery during Thursday's round of 64.
Hallelujah it's ?? ????@Michaela_Morard is 2? up thru 6
— Alabama Women's Golf (@AlabamaWGolf) August 6, 2020
?? » https://t.co/WfNYFK4j9U#USWomensAm // #RollTide???? pic.twitter.com/3Gyc1YiAnm
Alabama graduate student Kenzie Wright tied for 60th overall in stroke play with a 6-over par 150 (75-75), but did not advance in the playoff. She was one of 15 players vying for six spots in match play.
RUDE.@kenziewgolf was denied a spectacular approach by the ?? on No. 4. #USWomensAm pic.twitter.com/9aXnq4n359
— USGA (@USGA) August 5, 2020
For all the latest information on the team, follow @AlabamaWGolf on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. General athletic news can be found @UA_Athletics on Twitter and Instagram and Alabama Athletics on Facebook.
Players Mentioned
