She had to hold her lead – and her nerve – for just on three weeks, but Aspen Sugars has prevailed in heavy conditions underfoot to become The Brisbane Golf Club\u2019s 2022 Women\u2019s Champion.<\/p>\n
The 18-year-old, who will study Sports Psychology at Redlands Community College in Oklahoma from next month (July), shot rounds of 79, 75, 72 and 81 to win the Championship by a commanding seven shots.<\/p>\n
But because of continuous rain between the third and fourth rounds and with Aspen holding a five-shot lead, she had to wait three weeks before claiming her second major senior title.<\/p>\n
Three years ago, she won the Women\u2019s Championship at Windaroo.<\/p>\n
Aspen, who led from the outset, beat home two other youngsters, 15-year-old, Safina Kyprianou who was the runner up, and Angelina Drakos (14) who finished third. Angelina finished the Championship with the best nett score.<\/p>\n
TBGC Women\u2019s Captain, Janet Nathanson, showered praise of the teenage stars following their hard-fought Championship battle.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a real pleasure to watch these girls in action \u2013 they play so beautifully. They hit the ball so far and their skill level is amazing,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving such talented young players as members of our club is wonderful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aspen, whose handicap following the Championships is her lowest-ever at 0.8, was the only player in the field to par the course during the four rounds, with her 72 in round three the undoubted highlight.<\/p>\n
And she credits the facilities and TBGC, as well as the experience of playing on various courses over recent years, for the development of her game.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been a member at Brookwater, McLeod, Windaroo, Royal Pines and Brisbane since I started playing at age 10, and I have gained something valuable from regularly playing each course,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe different courses and the challenges they present have really helped develop my game.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following her two years studying at Redlands College, Aspen hopes to gain entry to a tier one college to further her studies and further advance her golf.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I was in Year Nine, I made the decision to attend college in the US, so I had to get both my grades and my golf game in order,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n