Redding Wins Carolinas Women's Am Championship

June 5, 2018

Greenville, S.C. – Virginia senior Anna Redding (Concord, N.C.) captured her first Carolinas Golf Association title at the 92nd Carolinas Women’s Amateur Championship at Green Valley Country Club in Greenville, S.C. She carded a 4-under-par 68 on the final day of play and finished at 5-under-par 211 for the tournament, a record low score since the CGA took administration of the championship in 2013.

Redding opened the tournament by shooting 5-under 67 but saw her lead almost slip away during the second round when she posted a score of 4-over 76.

After that disappointing second round, Redding came back determined and shot 3-under-par on the front nine. On her fourth hole, her approach shot landed just feet from the hole and rolled in for an eagle.

She contributed her success to her change of mindset going into Tuesday’s round. Redding said she reverted to the game plan she had coming into the tournament.

“I was just out there playing golf,” Redding said. “I was able to keep it on the fairway and on the greens, giving myself an opportunity to make birdie.”

Pulling away from the rest of the field early in the day, Redding held onto the lead for the remainder of the round. She completed her strong performance with a birdie putt on the 18th and final hole, throwing her hands with a huge smile in celebration of her first CGA victory.

“It feels good to be a champion,” Redding said. “It’s been awhile. To win this tournament, especially since it is the CGA, which I love, is incredible.”

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