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It’s absolutely amazing. I don’t even know what to think yet. I’ve been having a rough
time with my game lately, to a point where I almost thought about quitting a few months ago.
It’s just an awesome feeling right now and so rewarding after all the struggles and hard work
I’ve put in.
“
tournament came on the par-3 17th. With Alexa Re
Rancourt of Simpsonville, South Carolina shooting
a final round 69 to post the clubhouse lead at one
under-par, Lawrence needed a birdie on one of the
final two holes. From the tee at 170 yards, Lawrence
nearly made an ace, hitting it to within two feet for
a tap-in birdie and sole possession of the lead.

From there, she was able to navigate the
difficult par-4 18th hole and a two-putt par secured
her a two under-par total (71-71—142), the Women’s
Open title and $4,000 first place check.

“It’s absolutely amazing. I don’t even know
what to think yet. I’ve been having a rough time
with my game lately, to a point where I almost
thought about quitting a few months ago. It’s just
an awesome feeling right now and so rewarding
after all the struggles and hard work I’ve put in.”

The win marks her first win as a professional,
and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the 26
year-old who is in the early stages of what promises
to be a successful professional career. Lawrence,
who played collegiate golf for the University of
Tulsa and turned professional last June, plans on
continuing to play in mini-tour and state open
events before LPGA Qualifying School begins in
August.
19th Connecticut Women’s Open Championship
Presented by the Lincoln Motor Company
May 30-31- Torrington Country Club (Par 72)
1st: Kayla Lawrence, Deland, Fla.
71-71--142
2nd: Alexa Re Rancourt, Simpsonville, S.C. 74-69--143
3rd: Ayaka Nakayama, Oviedo, Fla. 72-72--144
T-4th: Gabrielle Shipley, Hastings, Mich. 79-66--145
Josee Doyon, Newton Falls, Ohio 76-69--145
Elizabeth Breed, Waynesboro, Pa. 74-71--145
Melissa Siviter, Alpharetta, Ga. 70-75--145
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