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U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links

January 01, 1970

The U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship, often referred to as the Public Links or the Publinx, was a women's amateur golf tournament, one of 10 individual amateur championships organized by the USGA and first played in 1977. The USGA officially called the event the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links, which it has registered as a service mark. The tournament was devised as a championship for female amateurs who play on public courses, as members of private clubs were barred from entry. In February 2013, the USGA announced that both this event and its men's counterpart, the U.S. Amateur Public Links, would be discontinued after their 2014 editions, and would be replaced by new amateur four-ball championships for both men and women.[1]

While the U.S. Amateur Public Links was first held in 1922, the women's counterpart event was not held until 55 years later. Both the men's and women's Publinx had been created to provide outlets for national competition for public-course golfers, who before 1979 had been barred from entering either the U.S. Amateur or U.S. Women's Amateur because both events were restricted to members of clubs affiliated with the USGA or (presumably) other national governing bodies. When the USGA announced the demise of the men's and women's Publinx, it specifically stated that "the APL [Amateur Public Links] and WAPL [Women's Amateur Public Links] championships no longer serve their original mission because of the widespread accessibility public-course golfers today enjoy in USGA championships."[1]

The main tournament opened with two rounds of stroke play. The leading 64 players then qualified to compete in a match play competition. The matches were played over 18 holes. Before 2002, the final was also played over 18 holes. From 2002 to 2014, the final was played over 36 holes.

Eligibility is similar to that for the U.S. Women's Amateur. Golfers must follow the USGA's guidelines for amateur status. The USGA defines an "amateur golfer" as anyone who plays golf purely for the qualities of the game itself, "not as a profession and not for financial gain".[2] The Public Links, like the U.S. Women's Amateur, had no age restrictions. However, there were two key differences in the eligibility criteria for the Public Links:

  • Entries were accepted from golfers with a USGA handicap index of 18.4 or lower, as opposed to 5.4 for the U.S. Women's Amateur.
  • Entries were not accepted from players who had playing privileges at golf clubs not open to the general public, and such golfers were not allowed to compete if they received such privileges between their entry and the end of the main tournament.
    • Exceptions to above: The USGA did consider some players with privileges at non-public facilities to be "bona fide public course players," specifically those whose privileges were solely due to any of the following:
      • Their enrollment in a specific educational institution.
      • Their status as active or retired members of the military.
      • Their current or former employment by an entity other than a golf club.

Michelle Wie became the youngest champion in the history of USGA adult championships when she won the 2003 U.S. Women's Public Links championship at age 13, her final tournament victory as an amateur. Wie also holds the record as the youngest Publinx competitor; she played in 2000 as a 10-year-old.

Winners edit

Year Venue Winner Score Runner-up
2014 The Home Course   Fumie "Alice" Jo 3 & 2   Seong Eun-jeong
2013 Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club   Lauren Diaz-Yi 10 & 9   Doris Chen
2012 Neshanic Valley Golf Course   Kyung Kim 4 & 2   Ashlan Ramsey
2011 Bandon Dunes Golf Resort    Brianna Do[3] 1 up   Marissa Dodd
2010 Notre Dame's Warren Golf Course   Emily Tubert 3 & 2   Lisa McCloskey
2009 Red Tail Golf Club    Jennifer Song 7 & 6   Kimberly Kim
2008 Erin Hills   Tiffany Joh 2 & 1    Jennifer Song
2007 Kearney Hill Golf Links   Mina Harigae 4 & 3   Stephany Fleet
2006 Walking Stick G.C.   Tiffany Joh 6 & 5   Kimberly Kim
2005 Swope Memorial Golf Course   Eunjung Yi 37 holes   Tiffany Chudy
2004 Golden Horseshoe G.C. (Green Course)   Yani Tseng 1 up   Michelle Wie
2003 Ocean Hammock G.C.   Michelle Wie 1 up   Virada Nirapathpongporn
2002 Sunriver Resort (Meadow Course)   Annie Thurman 6 & 5   Hwanhee Lee
2001 Kemper Lakes Golf Club   Candie Kung 2 up   Missy Farr-Kaye
2000 Legacy Golf Links   Catherine Cartwright 3 & 1   Russamee Gulyanamitta
1999 Santa Ana Golf Club   Jody Niemann 1 up   Sue Billek Nyhus
1998 Kapalua Resort (Bay Course)   Amy Spooner 2 & 1   Natalie Wong
1997 Center Square (Pa.) G.C.   Jo Jo Robertson 3 & 2   Angie Yoon
1996 Spencer T. Olin Community G.C.   Heather Graff 5 & 4   Lauri Berles
1995 Hominy Hill G.C.   Jo Jo Robertson 3 & 1   Elizabeth Drambour
1994 Tam O'Shanter G.C.   Jill McGill 6 & 4   Heidi Voorhees
1993 Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club   Connie Masterson 1 up   Holly Reynolds
1992 Haggin Oaks G.C.   Amy Fruhwirth 3 & 1   Sara Evens
1991 Birdwood G.C.   Tracy Hanson 1 up   Carri Wood
1990 Hyland Hills G.C.   Cathy Mockett 5 & 4   Barbara Blanchar
1989 Indian Canyon G.C.   Pearl Sinn 2 & 1   Kelli Akers
1988 Page Belcher G.C.   Pearl Sinn 2 & 1   Tami Jo Hemingsen
1987 Cog Hill Golf & Country Club (No. 4 Course)   Tracy Kerdyk 4 & 3   Pearl Sinn
1986 Sentry World G.C.   Cindy Schreyer 3 & 2   Vicki Goetze
1985 Flanders Valley G.C. (Red and Blue nines)   Danielle Ammaccapane 6 & 5   Kristie Kolacny
1984 Meadowbrook G.C.   Heather Farr 3 & 2   Kristie Kolacny
1983 Ala Wai G.C.   Kelli Antolock 2 & 1   Nancy Taylor
1982 Alvamar G.C.   Nancy Taylor 2 & 1   Kerri Clark
1981 Emerald Valley Golf Club   Mary Enright 3 & 1   Lauri Merten
1980 Center Square G.C.   Lori Castillo 2 & 1   Pam Miller
1979 Braemar Golf Course   Lori Castillo 2 up   Becky Pearson
1978 Myrtlewood G.C. (Palmetto Course)   Kelly Fuiks 5 & 4   Diana Schwab
1977 Yahara Hills G.C.   Kelly Fuiks 1 up   Kathy Williams

Multiple winners edit

Four players have won both the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links and U.S. Women's Amateur Championships:

References edit

  1. ^ a b (Press release). United States Golf Association. February 11, 2013. Archived from the original on February 13, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  2. ^ "USGA: Rules of Amateur Status". United States Golf Association. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  3. ^ Brianna Do wins Public Links

External links edit

  • Official site

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This article s lead section may be too long Please read the length guidelines and help move details into the article s body June 2023 The U S Women s Amateur Public Links Championship often referred to as the Public Links or the Publinx was a women s amateur golf tournament one of 10 individual amateur championships organized by the USGA and first played in 1977 The USGA officially called the event the U S Women s Amateur Public Links which it has registered as a service mark The tournament was devised as a championship for female amateurs who play on public courses as members of private clubs were barred from entry In February 2013 the USGA announced that both this event and its men s counterpart the U S Amateur Public Links would be discontinued after their 2014 editions and would be replaced by new amateur four ball championships for both men and women 1 While the U S Amateur Public Links was first held in 1922 the women s counterpart event was not held until 55 years later Both the men s and women s Publinx had been created to provide outlets for national competition for public course golfers who before 1979 had been barred from entering either the U S Amateur or U S Women s Amateur because both events were restricted to members of clubs affiliated with the USGA or presumably other national governing bodies When the USGA announced the demise of the men s and women s Publinx it specifically stated that the APL Amateur Public Links and WAPL Women s Amateur Public Links championships no longer serve their original mission because of the widespread accessibility public course golfers today enjoy in USGA championships 1 The main tournament opened with two rounds of stroke play The leading 64 players then qualified to compete in a match play competition The matches were played over 18 holes Before 2002 the final was also played over 18 holes From 2002 to 2014 the final was played over 36 holes Eligibility is similar to that for the U S Women s Amateur Golfers must follow the USGA s guidelines for amateur status The USGA defines an amateur golfer as anyone who plays golf purely for the qualities of the game itself not as a profession and not for financial gain 2 The Public Links like the U S Women s Amateur had no age restrictions However there were two key differences in the eligibility criteria for the Public Links Entries were accepted from golfers with a USGA handicap index of 18 4 or lower as opposed to 5 4 for the U S Women s Amateur Entries were not accepted from players who had playing privileges at golf clubs not open to the general public and such golfers were not allowed to compete if they received such privileges between their entry and the end of the main tournament Exceptions to above The USGA did consider some players with privileges at non public facilities to be bona fide public course players specifically those whose privileges were solely due to any of the following Their enrollment in a specific educational institution Their status as active or retired members of the military Their current or former employment by an entity other than a golf club Michelle Wie became the youngest champion in the history of USGA adult championships when she won the 2003 U S Women s Public Links championship at age 13 her final tournament victory as an amateur Wie also holds the record as the youngest Publinx competitor she played in 2000 as a 10 year old Contents 1 Winners 2 Multiple winners 3 References 4 External linksWinners editYear Venue Winner Score Runner up 2014 The Home Course nbsp Fumie Alice Jo 3 amp 2 nbsp Seong Eun jeong 2013 Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club nbsp Lauren Diaz Yi 10 amp 9 nbsp Doris Chen 2012 Neshanic Valley Golf Course nbsp Kyung Kim 4 amp 2 nbsp Ashlan Ramsey 2011 Bandon Dunes Golf Resort nbsp nbsp Brianna Do 3 1 up nbsp Marissa Dodd 2010 Notre Dame s Warren Golf Course nbsp Emily Tubert 3 amp 2 nbsp Lisa McCloskey 2009 Red Tail Golf Club nbsp nbsp Jennifer Song 7 amp 6 nbsp Kimberly Kim 2008 Erin Hills nbsp Tiffany Joh 2 amp 1 nbsp nbsp Jennifer Song 2007 Kearney Hill Golf Links nbsp Mina Harigae 4 amp 3 nbsp Stephany Fleet 2006 Walking Stick G C nbsp Tiffany Joh 6 amp 5 nbsp Kimberly Kim 2005 Swope Memorial Golf Course nbsp Eunjung Yi 37 holes nbsp Tiffany Chudy 2004 Golden Horseshoe G C Green Course nbsp Yani Tseng 1 up nbsp Michelle Wie 2003 Ocean Hammock G C nbsp Michelle Wie 1 up nbsp Virada Nirapathpongporn 2002 Sunriver Resort Meadow Course nbsp Annie Thurman 6 amp 5 nbsp Hwanhee Lee 2001 Kemper Lakes Golf Club nbsp Candie Kung 2 up nbsp Missy Farr Kaye 2000 Legacy Golf Links nbsp Catherine Cartwright 3 amp 1 nbsp Russamee Gulyanamitta 1999 Santa Ana Golf Club nbsp Jody Niemann 1 up nbsp Sue Billek Nyhus 1998 Kapalua Resort Bay Course nbsp Amy Spooner 2 amp 1 nbsp Natalie Wong 1997 Center Square Pa G C nbsp Jo Jo Robertson 3 amp 2 nbsp Angie Yoon 1996 Spencer T Olin Community G C nbsp Heather Graff 5 amp 4 nbsp Lauri Berles 1995 Hominy Hill G C nbsp Jo Jo Robertson 3 amp 1 nbsp Elizabeth Drambour 1994 Tam O Shanter G C nbsp Jill McGill 6 amp 4 nbsp Heidi Voorhees 1993 Jackson Hole Golf amp Tennis Club nbsp Connie Masterson 1 up nbsp Holly Reynolds 1992 Haggin Oaks G C nbsp Amy Fruhwirth 3 amp 1 nbsp Sara Evens 1991 Birdwood G C nbsp Tracy Hanson 1 up nbsp Carri Wood 1990 Hyland Hills G C nbsp Cathy Mockett 5 amp 4 nbsp Barbara Blanchar 1989 Indian Canyon G C nbsp Pearl Sinn 2 amp 1 nbsp Kelli Akers 1988 Page Belcher G C nbsp Pearl Sinn 2 amp 1 nbsp Tami Jo Hemingsen 1987 Cog Hill Golf amp Country Club No 4 Course nbsp Tracy Kerdyk 4 amp 3 nbsp Pearl Sinn 1986 Sentry World G C nbsp Cindy Schreyer 3 amp 2 nbsp Vicki Goetze 1985 Flanders Valley G C Red and Blue nines nbsp Danielle Ammaccapane 6 amp 5 nbsp Kristie Kolacny 1984 Meadowbrook G C nbsp Heather Farr 3 amp 2 nbsp Kristie Kolacny 1983 Ala Wai G C nbsp Kelli Antolock 2 amp 1 nbsp Nancy Taylor 1982 Alvamar G C nbsp Nancy Taylor 2 amp 1 nbsp Kerri Clark 1981 Emerald Valley Golf Club nbsp Mary Enright 3 amp 1 nbsp Lauri Merten 1980 Center Square G C nbsp Lori Castillo 2 amp 1 nbsp Pam Miller 1979 Braemar Golf Course nbsp Lori Castillo 2 up nbsp Becky Pearson 1978 Myrtlewood G C Palmetto Course nbsp Kelly Fuiks 5 amp 4 nbsp Diana Schwab 1977 Yahara Hills G C nbsp Kelly Fuiks 1 up nbsp Kathy WilliamsMultiple winners edit2 wins Kelly Fuiks Lori Castillo Pearl Sinn Jo Jo Robertson Tiffany Joh Four players have won both the U S Women s Amateur Public Links and U S Women s Amateur Championships Pearl Sinn Publinx 1988 1989 Amateur 1988 Amy Fruhwirth Publinx 1992 Amateur 1991 Jill McGill Publinx 1994 Amateur 1993 Jennifer Song Publinx 2009 Amateur 2009References edit a b Changes Made to USGA Championship Roster Press release United States Golf Association February 11 2013 Archived from the original on February 13 2013 Retrieved February 11 2013 USGA Rules of Amateur Status United States Golf Association Retrieved December 16 2014 Brianna Do wins Public LinksExternal links editOfficial site 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