Event: 21st Senior and 3rd Super Senior Women’s Amateur Championships 

Host Site: Cutter Creek GC, Snow Hill, N.C 

Playing Dates: June 10-11, 2025 

Social Media: @CGAgolf1909 

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 By Mae O'Neill, CGA Intern

SNOW HILL, N.C- After two long days of competitive back-and forth play at Cutter Creek Golf Club in Snow Hill, N.C, Kathy Hartwiger of Pinehurst, N.C and Robin Gallagher of Hillsborough, N.C have claimed victory at the 21st Senior and 3rd Super Senior Carolinas Women’s Amateur Championships. Hartwiger shot a of 71 and 72 to win with a six-stroke lead, while Gallagher shot scores of 79 and 76 to win in a two-hole playoff. 

In the Senior Women’s division, Hartwiger entered the final round with a three-stroke lead, after being the only player in the field to shoot under par in the first round. With only two bogeys that round, she made it known that the many penalty areas and firm greens of the course were no match for her playing abilities. The final round was no different, as she continued to showcase her consistency throughout the entirety of the day, playing the first 17 holes at 1-under par. Approaching the 18th green, the win was all but hers. With a final round score of even par 72 and a 141 (-1) total, the defending champion reclaimed the title of North Carolina Senior Women’s Amateur Champion.  

“I have a funny saying that I say to myself… ‘Engage with the bits of reality that you can influence.’ That’s kind of what I did today and yesterday and it was very good,” Hartwiger says about her calm and collected mentality throughout the tournament. Additionally, she says she uses a similar system to 2024 U.S. Open Winner Bryson DeChambeau when it comes to reading putts, a strength she believes helped her conquer the infamously firm greens and solidify the win at Cutter Creek.  

In the Super Senior Women’s division, Gallagher entered her round two shots behind first round leader Kathy Binkley of Greensboro, N.C. Gallagher teed off one group behind the leaders, but that didn’t stop her from having a standout performance. Shooting even-par through the first 12 holes, along with Binkley’s struggling play, and Shawn McCullogh’s two-under front nine, it became apparent that the final leaderboard would look quite different from that of Round 1. 

Gallagher took the lead on hole 12 after a bogey-double, bogey, bogey run from McCullogh on holes 10-12. The remainder of the day was back and forth between the two ladies, and Gallaghers bogey on No. 17 and McCullough’s par on No. 18 forced a playoff between the two.  

The first playoff hole resulted in par’s all around, though Gallaghers second putt cut it close. “It’s very easy to read too much break into these putts, so I am very fortunate that that ball was not going any faster,” she says. With an outstanding shot onto the green and a long putt that came within 6 inches of the pin, Gallagher secured her first CGA win in the second playoff hole alongside the title of Super Senior Women’s Amateur Champion.  

“I knew I wanted to beat my score from yesterday, and I kept thinking, ‘I have got to stay within what I can do.’ I just knew I had to stay with my game plan for today and don’t try stuff I can’t feel confident in,” Gallagher said tearfully after accepting her trophy. 

The Carolinas Golf Association extends its appreciation to the staff and membership of Cutter Creek Golf Club for their support and hospitality throughout the week. Special thanks to Superintendent Nick Gibson, Head Golf Professional Mike Wesko, PGA, and the entire team and staff for helping host the 21st Senior and 3rd Super Senior Women’s Amateur Championships.