Ladies Shine at 2011 Magnolia Open with Record-Breaking Rounds
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The 2011 Magnolia Open was an exciting tournament that showcased the skills of female disc golfers from around the country. The FPO (Female Professional) division witnessed a fierce battle between top players, with Sarah Stanhope emerging victorious after shooting a scorching round of 53. Stanhope held off Elaine King by just one throw, securing her win.
In the Advanced Amateur division, Tabatha Simon demonstrated impressive accuracy and strategy, posting an outstanding score of 66 to claim first place. The hot round of 63 in FW1 was achieved by Debbie Scott, propelling her into a tie for second with Casey Schoonover. After a nail-biting playoff, Debbie secured the second-place trophy.
The Advanced Masters division witnessed a thrilling competition until Round 3, when Heidi Schaffner unleashed an incredible score of 62 to snatch victory from Candy Rocque, who settled for second place. The battle for third position was intense, with Tammy Manatt edging out Donna Griest by four throws.
In the Intermediate Amateur division, Nicole Barbee and Kari Dianich engaged in a closely contested playoff after tying for first place with identical scores of 72. Ultimately, Kari emerged victorious. Donna Stanley secured third place, while Tammy Gegoski trailed behind in fourth position.
The Recreational Division saw Sheila Herbstritt shoot an impressive round of 61 to claim victory by two throws over Kristen Brown, who took second place. Susan Leseueur and Marcy Borelli completed the top four positions.
In the Junior division, Victoria Scott dominated with a strong performance, taking first place ahead of Alex Lambert in second position.
The winners of each division received exquisite trophies designed and donated by Johanna Chapman Stutler, featuring beautiful artwork. Notably, Debbie Scott's daughter Victoria won the Junior division, creating a heartwarming moment for the mother-daughter duo.
As the tournament concluded, players and spectators alike were treated to a festive atmosphere, complete with food prepared by Old Man Wallis and plenty of action on the "Steady" Ed Course. The event also highlighted the growing presence of women's disc golf, showcasing the skills and camaraderie among female competitors.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/magnolia-results