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8th Mid-Atlantic Challenge Junior Girls Team Matches August 1-2, 2009 Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC |
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Carolinas Wins 8th Mid-Atlantic Challenge by One Point Southern Pines, NC (8/2/09) -- Final results of the 8th Mid-Atlantic Challenge (Junior Girls' Team Matches) hosted by Mid-Pines Inn and Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC on Sunday, August 2, 2009. Par 36-36-72, 6185 yards. The Carolinas Girls Team fought off rainy and wet conditions and eked out a 1/2 point victory in the 8th Mid-Atlantic Challenge Junior Girls' Team Matches at Mid-Pines Inn and Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC. Sunday's round consisted of 8 singles matches that were worth one point a piece. After a few rain delays, the closely knit Carolinas team finished strong by earning a full point in four matches and halving two matches for the final victory of 6 1/2 to 5 1/2. The matches were decided by the last match of the day which paired Elizabeth Thompson of Charleston, SC against Paige Reese of South Hill, VA. The Carolinas girls have now won six times in the eight-year history of the event and leads the series 6-1-1. After winning three straight times, the Carolinians tied their Virginia-Maryland opposition in 2007 on the Country Club of North Carolina's Cardinal course. Then, a year ago at Danville (VA) Country Club, they squeezed out a one point victory. The Carolinians prevailed by a 10-point margin at Independence GC in Midlothian, VA in 2004, by a five-point margin at Pine Needles Lodge & GC in Southern Pines, NC in 2005, and by a four-point margin in 2006 at Independence GC. This years matches are being conducted by the Carolinas Golf Association which is celebrating 100 years of serving amateur golf in the Carolinas this year. For more information on the Mid Atlantic Challenge visit http://www.carolinasgolf.org/tourn/2009/yearbook/midatlanticchallenge.pdf Singles Matches - Day Two Katherine Perry of Cary, NC halved Elizabeth Brightwell of Nellysford, VA Courtney Thompson of Gastonia, NC def. Amanda Steinhagen of Oak Hill, VA 3 & 2 Katie Rose Higgins of Charleston, SC def. Elyse Smidinger of Crofton, MD, 2 & 1 Karishma Thiagaraj of Rockville, MD def. Anne Marie Covar of Edgefield, SC, 2 & 1 Kathryn Miranda of Lexington, SC def. Caroline Trevisan of Potomac, MD, 5 & 4 Brigitte Baker of McLean, VA def. Maureen Dunnagan of Lexington, SC, 2 up Jessica Neese of Liberty, NC def. Liz Silbernagel of Fallston, MD, 3 & 1 Elizabeth Thompson of Charleston, SC halved Paige Reese of South Hill, VA Day 2 Total Carolinas 5 Virginia/Maryland 3 Overall Total Carolinas 6 1/2 Virginia/Maryland 5 1/2
8th MID-ATLANTIC CHALLENGE FOR JR. GIRLS SLATED FOR MID PINES INN & GC, AUG. 1-2 WEST END, NC (7/29/09) - The 7th Mid-Atlantic Challenge, which pits a team of eight junior girls from the Carolinas against an eight-player squad comprised of Virginians and Marylanders, is scheduled to be played Aug. 1-2 at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC. Competitors earn their way onto the teams based on their performance in selected junior events throughout the year. The Carolinas girls have won five times in the seven-year history of the event, including four of the last five meetings. After winning three straight times, the Carolinians tied their Virginia-Maryland opposition in 2007 on the Country Club of North Carolina's Cardinal course. Then, a year ago at Danville (VA) Country Club, they squeezed out a one point victory. The Carolinians prevailed by a 10-point margin at Independence GC in Midlothian, VA in 2004, by a five-point margin at Pine Needles Lodge & GC in Southern Pines, NC in 2005, and by a four-point margin in 2006 at Independence GC. The Virginia/Maryland team's only victory came in 2003 at Pinewild CC in Pinehurst. The teams engage in one round of four-ball matches and a round of singles matches. One point is at stake in each match. The point is split if the match is halved. For more information about the 8th Mid-Atlantic Challenge and many other Carolinas Golf Association events, visit the Championship Home Page online at www.carolinasgolf.org.ADDITIONAL MEDIA INFORMATION 8th Mid-Atlantic Challenge August 1-2, 2009 Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club 1010 Midland Road Southern Pines, NC 28387 910-692-9362 OVERVIEW The Carolinas Golf Association and the Virginia State Golf Association will jointly conduct the 8th Mid-Atlantic Challenge at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC. 2008 CHAMPIONS: Carolinas 6 1/2, Virginias 5 1/2 FORMAT: Day 1, Four-Ball Matches (1 point per match); Day 2, Singles Matches, (1 point per match) ELIGIBILITY: Based on association rankings SCHEDULE OF ROUNDS: Friday, July 31: Players practice round. Saturday, Aug. 1: Four-Ball Match Play Sunday, Aug. 2: Singles Match Play. Awards presentation and cookout. PAST CHAMPIONS Score Site 2002 Carolinas 9-7 Independence GC, Midlothian, VA 2003 Virginias/Maryland 8 1/2-7 1/2 Pinewild CC (Holly), Pinehurst, NC 2004 Carolinas 23-13 Independence GC, Midlothian, VA 2005 Carolinas 20 1/2-15 1/2 Pine Needles, Southern Pines, NC 2006 Carolinas 8-4 Independence GC, Midlothian, VA 2007 TIE 6-6 CC of NC (Cardinal), Pinehurst, NC 2008 Carolinas 6 1/2-5 1/2 Danville CC, Danville, VA MID PINES INFORMATION HEAD PROFESSIONAL: Bob Esworthy COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Brad Radjner ARCHITECT: Donald Ross, opened 1921 COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course has remained basically unchanged over the years with all the Ross trademarks still in place -- small, undulating greens, narrow fairways and plenty of elevation changes. Course management skills are required and although just 6,500 yards long from the back tees, it seems to play much longer. YARDAGE/PAR: 6,114 yards, par 72 FAIRWAYS & TEES: Bermuda GREENS: Bentgrass CGA CHAMPIONSHIPS AT MID PINES: 2002 Carolinas-Virginias Junior Team Matches; 2003 Carolinas Women's Match Play; 20032 N.C. Senior Four-Ball; 2004-2009 Carolinas Father-Son; 2007, 2009 Carolinas Women's Four-Ball. DIRECTIONS: Mid Pines is located just off US Highway 1 on Midland Road at the Highway 2 exit. Take the exit and turn right. The club is on the left. MAP: http://pineneedles-midpines.com/contact/directions/
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