RATHMANNER CRUISES TO WIRE-TO-WIRE VICTORY

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MEDINA, Minn. -- Building on momentum from a third-place finish in the First Flight at the Women’s State Amateur at White Bear Yacht Club last month, Jo Rathmanner cruised to a six-point victory over Randy Glasmann Tuesday, helped by a pair of net birdies early on her inward nine. Rathmanner bettered her opening net round of 76 by one stroke during the final round to win the third installment of the women’s championship.
 
“I played a little riskier on Day One and found that some risks paid off. I knew that I had to keep playing hard on Day Two, even though I was in the lead and it’s a great lesson for someone who is just getting into tournament golf,” Rathmanner said Monday. “Going for greens, hitting solid approach shots and making sure I was giving my first putt a chance was my goal for Day Two.”
 
“I’m thrilled to win the inaugural Net Women’s Amateur Championship. It was a fun format and a challenging course. Having played in the State Amateur a month ago, I learned that once you have the lead, it’s quite a challenge to maintain it.”
 
Colleen Boerboom jumped out to an early lead in the Senior Women’s Division Sunday and carded a net round of 70 Monday to earn a 10-point victory over Molly Baker. Finishing the opening round with a five-point lead Sunday, Boerboom continued her strong play early Monday by carding five net birdies on her outward nine to extend her lead.
 
 
 
2018 MGA AMATEUR NET CHAMPIONSHIP
BAKER NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
MEDINA, MINN.
5,313 YARDS, PAR 74
 
 WOMEN’S DIVISION
1. Jo Rathmanner, White Bear YC, 34-35—69
2. Randy Glassman, Keller GC, 30-33—63
3. Denise Weiss, Pebble Creek GC, 26-34—60
 
 
SENIOR WOMEN’S DIVISION
1. Colleen Boerboom, Minnewaska GC, 45-40—85
2. Molly Baker, Bent Creek GC, 37-38—75
3. Ellie Layton, Rochester G&CC, 40-29—69
T4. Denell Lindquist, 32-33—65
T4. Betsy Aldrich, Woodhill CC, 33-32—65
6. Audrey Richmond, Bent Creek GC, 28-34—62
T7. Marilyn Doyle, Gross Nat’l GC, 29-27—56
T7. Sara Schliesing, Pebble Creek GC, 30-26—56
9. Carol Dennis, Baker Nat’l GC, 31-22—53