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Brother's Advice Fuels Amateur Golf Upset
24 Jul
Summary
- Ashley Lam won her first Utah Women's Amateur championship.
- Her brother Sean's advice helped her maintain composure during the match.
- Lam secured her victory on the 36th hole after a tense final round.
Ashley Lam secured her maiden Utah Women's Amateur championship on Thursday at Oakridge Country Club, defeating six-time champion Kelsey Chugg. Lam, a 20-year-old underdog, credited her brother Sean for providing the crucial advice that helped her maintain composure during the high-pressure final match. Despite Chugg's comebacks, Lam held firm and clinched the victory on the 18th hole. Her win earns her an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur tournament. Chugg, a decorated golfer, acknowledged her own performance wasn't at its best but expressed pride in her resilience. She continues her pursuit of Bev Nelson's record of eight Women's State Am championships.
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