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Charlottesville, VA Former Virginia golfer Leah Wigger has qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open for the second consecutive year. A three-time All-American during her career at UVa (2004-07), Wigger qualified by tying for first at the 36-hole sectional qualifier held at Skokie Country Club in Glencoe, Ill.
It marks the third straight year a UVa golfer has competed at the open. In 2006 current Cavalier senior Jennie Arseneault advanced to the open but did not make the cut. Last year Wigger failed to make the cut after 36 holes, shooting 82 and 75 during her two rounds of play.
Wigger is currently playing professionally on the Duramed Futures Tour. In five events she has one victory and two runner-up finishes. She finished 25th at the LPGA’s Q-School last December and has Non-Exempt Status on the 2008 LPGA Tour.
The 2008 U.S. Women’s Open takes place June 26-29 at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minn.
The United States Women’s Open was added to the USGA’s roster of championships in 1953. Entries are open to professional and amateur female golfers. Amateurs must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 4.4 under the USGA Handicap System.
Marino at the U.S. Open
Former Cavalier player Steve Marino begins play at the U.S. Open Thursday at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Marino is paired with Ross Fisher and Michael Letzig during the first two rounds. They begin play at 2:09 PT from the first tee Thursday.