Klein pulls away, wins 59th Iowa Senior Women’s Amateur
The 59th Senior Women’s Amateur Championship contested at Stone Creek Golf Club in Williamsburg, ended in picture perfect fashion for one player who’s been chasing an individual victory for several seasons.
Jesup’s very own Michelle Klein (right) put on a clinic during the final round. She carded a smooth 70 (-1) finishing at 143 (+1), and could not be more ecstatic about her first solo tournament win.
“I am excited that this was my first win as an individual,” Klein said.
With past IGA tournaments have been held at Stone Creek GC, Klein knew to stay patient, have a positive mindset and to have fun.
“This 9-hole course has been a favorite of mine. I just had a positive mindset, shots were coming, and I was making a lot of putts,” Klein mentioned.
She has been living in the shadows watching her fellow competitors and friends win, but knew this was her time to shine.
“My husband and I always joke that I am the bridesmaid, I don’t want to be that anymore. But now I get to finally be the bride that I won,” Klein added.
Runner-up belonged to Kim Kieckhaefer shooting a 36-hole total of 148 (+6) and only two shots behind her in solo third was Geri Huser.
Kathy Fortune of Rockwell City delivered the win today in the Super Senior Division carding a respectable 76 (+5). Fortune ended the tournament at 156 (+14) and won by three shots. Coming in runner-up was Janece Schwartzkopf, sitting in solo third at 161 (+19) was Janis Owens.
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