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Medalist to Champion: Lin's Historic Golf Win
19 Jul
Summary
- Lin secured medalist honors at 13 under before match play.
- She defeated Amelie Zalsman 5 and 4 in the championship final.
- Lin birdied every hole over Old Chatham during the competition.
In a stunning display of golf prowess, 17-year-old Lin has captured the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship title. Lin, ranked 77th globally, first secured medalist honors with an impressive score of 13 under par heading into match play. She continued her dominant performance at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina.
Lin's championship run culminated in a decisive 5 and 4 victory over Amelie Zalsman in Saturday's final. Zalsman, ranked 32nd, was making her fifth appearance in the event, while this was Lin's third. A particularly remarkable statistic from the competition is that Lin birdied every single hole over the Old Chatham course during the entirety of the tournament.
"I've dreamed of [this win] my entire life," expressed Lin, who was born in British Columbia and now resides in Southern California. Her triumph marks her as the 13th medalist to also win the championship, adding a historic element to her already celebrated victory.
