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Georgians Invited to Attend US Women’s Open Golf in Alabama

By Rick Limpert @RickRoswell · On May 9, 2018

Big news for golf enthusiasts as the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be conducted May 31-June 3 at historic Shoal Creek. It will be the first U.S. Women’s Open contested in Alabama. The course is less than 2.5 hours from many places in Georgia and it’s a great chance to attend this important USGA championship.

The course was open to media to play on Monday of this week and it’s in perfect US Open shape. Beautiful vistas, fairways and greens rolling perfectly. We even got a little preview of some US Open rough.

Says Shannon Rouillard, event director: “To host Alabama’s first U.S. Women’s Open is a historic moment for the USGA and the state of Alabama, and to have such a strong field represented in the championship is fitting.”

The tournament will feature the best women’s golfers in the world. This will be the third USGA championship held at Shoal Creek. In 1986, the U.S. Amateur Championship. In 2008, Cameron Peck captured the U.S. Junior Amateur.

More information on logistic and parking will soon be released, but for golf fans in Georgia, this is a hug opportunity.

The Field:

156, comprised of professionals and amateurs

 

Schedule of Play:

Thursday, May 31 (First Round, 18 holes, stroke play)
Friday, June 1 (Second Round, 18 holes, stroke play)
Saturday, June 2 (Third Round, 18 holes, stroke play)
Sunday, June 3 (Final Round, 18 holes, stroke play)

Get tickets at https://www.cuetoems.com/uswo_2018/Tickets.aspx and some volunteers are also needed.

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Rick Limpert

Rick Limpert is an Atlanta-based freelance writer that covers events, sports and technology on a regional and national basis. He writes a daily tech column for Examiner.com, weekly pieces for CBS Atlanta and monthly for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has contributed to Yahoo News and Sports, Sports Illustrated, NBA.com and others. He co-authored the best selling tennis book, "The Invaluable Experience" with pro tennis player, Danielle Lao. Rick's "Wireless Wednesday" tech segment on SportsRadio 92.9 The Game is something Rick looks forward to each week. Follow Rick on Twitter @RickRoswell.

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