:: 1/03/2010
DUKE/DAVIE, FLORIDA STAR WIN’S THE 2009 WOMEN’S DIXIE AMATEUR

Duke University star and Davie, Florida resident Lindy Duncan took on a chilly windswept 6,400 yards at Heron Bay Golf Club along with a sensational field and beat them both back handily. Duncan’s one over par 73 gave her a 5 stroke victory (4 under total) over England’s Holly Clyburn and Coral Spring’s superstar Alexis Thompson. Nova Southeastern’s Sandra Changkija of Orlando and Auburn’s Candace Schepperle of Birmingham Alabama, the 2008 Dixie Amateur Champion, tied for fourth at 291.

Isabelle Lendl of Bradenton, Florida moved into 7th place with a 69, the day’s best round. “The field strength of this year’s Women’s Dixie was spectacular and featured 9 highly ranked international players,” said Tournament Director Jeff Hunt. “Having Lindy Duncan’s name on our Championship Trophy is an honor.” “Mark my words, every winner of the Women’s Dixie has gone on to play well on the LPGA TOUR, and adding Lindy to the list with Alexis and Candace insures the Dixie’s unprecedented streak of LPGA players will continue when each of their time comes for turning pro.” added Hunt.

:: 1/02/2010
The brutal cold winds that swept over Heron Bay Golf Club during the third round of the Women’s Dixie Amateur made moving day a truly memorable experience for the best women’s amateurs in the world. Sunday’s final round will feature a final pairing of three players that will all make their marks on the world’s professional tours in the very near future. Lindy Duncan of Davie, Florida and Duke University fired the round of the day with a 2-under par 70 to tie Alexis Thompson of Coral Springs, Florida at 5 under par. England’s Holly Clyburn shot a 75 to put her three strokes off the lead. Sandra Changkija of Orlando, Florida is four strokes back after complimenting her 72 and 70 with a 73 on Saturday.

Tee Times start at 7:30 Sunday morning with the leaders teeing off at 9:38. All spectators are welcome.

The Inaugural Senior Dixie Amateur’s final round ended as many expected it would. Three time US Senior Amateur Champion Diane Lang fired an impressive 73 to hold onto her five shot lead that she took into the final round. Making the strongest move of the day was Lisa Schlesinger of Laytonsville, Maryland whose field leading 70 gave her a second place finish, one stroke ahead of Brenda Pictor of Marrietta, GA who finished who finished with a total of 224.

:: 1/01/2010
Alexis Thompson of Coral Springs, Florida shot a second straight 69 at The Heron Bay Golf Club to take a one stroke lead after the second round of the Women’s Dixie Amateur. England’s Holly Clyburn is one shot back after an even par round of 72. Lindy Duncan of Davie, Florida fired a 2 under par 70 to take sole possession of third place. Sandra Changkija of Orlando, Florida also shot a 70 and is in fourth place followed by Defending Champion Candace Schepperle of Birmingham Alabama and Marina Alex of Wayne, New Jersey who are tied for 5th at 143, five shots back of Thompson.

The Women’s Dixie cut was at 162, reflecting the gale force winds which attacked Heron Bay today. Fifty one players made the cut and will battle Saturday and Sunday for the title.

In the Senior Women’s Division three time US Senior Women’s Amateur Champion Diane Lang of Weston, Florida has a 5 shot lead over Brenda Pictor of Marietta, Georgia after blistering Heron Bay with a second round 69. Lang’s 145 total gives her an excellent shot at winning the inaugural Women’s Senior Dixie Amateur in tomorrow’s final round.      

Tee times start at 7:30am tomorrow morning at the Heron Bay Golf Club. Attendance is free.

:: 12/31/2009
The winds at Heron Bay golf club picked up as the day progressed making the 6,500 yard layout a true test for some of the world’s top ranked amateurs. English Amateur Champion Holly Clyburn bested the field’s average score by 10 strokes firing a 5 under par 67. Just two strokes back is the world’s #1 amateur and 2007 Dixie Champion Alexis Thompson of Coral Springs Florida. Holly’s hole in one on the par 3, 150 yard 5th hole was the difference maker between the two who are playing together again tomorrow.

Duke University star Lindy Duncan of Davie, Florida and U.C. Davis star Brittany Smith of Rancho Murieta, California are both three strokes back after shooting 70. The 2008 Dixie Amateur Champion Candace Schepperle from Birmingham, Alabama and Duke University is just four shots back after her 74. The top 50 players plus ties will make the cut after tomorrow’s round.

:: 12/22/2009
In a thrilling playoff victory, the world’s 10th ranked amateur and Walker Cup star Peter Uihlein beat Florida’s Mu Hu on Heron Bay Golf Club’s signature 18th hole. Hu fired a spectacular 67 to catch Uihlein who shot a 69 to finish at 205 for the 54 hole weather shortened event.  UCLA star Gregor Main of Danville, CA and Clemson star Corbin Mills tied for 3rd at 206. Mill’s 65 was the best round of the day  but left him one shot short of the playoff. Berkeley Prep phenom Blake Morris shot a tournament best 64 in round two that helped him tie for 5th place at 208.

This year’s Dixie Amateur field will be ranked 21st in the world, up from 78th just two years ago. The Dixie Amateur will gain “Major” status due to the quality of its field starting in 2010.

:: 12/21/2009
The blistering winds that were expected at the Heron Bay Golf Club during today’s second round of the Dixie Amateur never arrived and the world’s best players took advantage of the mellowed course set up. While world top ranked amateur Blakes Morris doesn’t lead the event, the sixteen year old is in second only two shots back after a sizzling tournament best 64. Leading the pack is University of Illinios star Luke Guthrie who followed an opening round 67 with a 66.

Three of the world’s top amateurs Peter Uihlein, Gregor Main and Blayne Barber sit just three shots back going into the third and rain shortened final round today.

Play starts at 7:00am for the 23 golfers who did not finish their rounds and the top 60 players of 174 will battle for the Dixie Amateur Championship starting at 9:00am off tees 1 and 10 at the Heron Bay Golf Club.

If you like great golf this is a fantastic opportunity to see players you will be paying to watch next year and the years to come for free.

:: 12/20/2009
As round one of the 79th Dixie Amateur finally got underway the late week rain gave way to cold temperatures and blustery winds. This combined with no roll and no practice rounds added up to a long day for many. But even with cloud cover spectators saw the stars come out. With a field that has officially put the Dixie Amateur in the top 20 Amateurs in the world, 2007 Dixie Amateur Champion David Lingmerth of Germany fired a blistering 67 only to be matched by Hojin  Kang and Blayne Barber of Florida and Illinios standout Luke Guthrie.

Undefeated United States Walker Cup member Peter Uihlein’s 68 puts him in sole position of second with local favorite Curtis Thompson of Coral Springs in third place just one shot back at 69. Three players are tied with Thompson for third including Louisville standout Aaron Sherry and Junior sensations Cory Whitsett and Alberto Sanchez.

Several players did not finish their round including Bud Cauley and Emiliano Grillo the world’s 3rd and 15th ranked amateurs. Players who did not finish their rounds will tee off at 7am and upon finishing will start their second round at their schedualed tee times. Tee times start at 7:10am off both the 1st and 10th  tees and the public is welcome. There is no charge for spectators.

:: 12/9/2009
The final day of the 2009 Senior & Super Senior Dixie Amateur seemed earily familiar. Ft. Lauderdale’s Rick Woulfe not only became the first inductee into The Dixie Amateur Hall of Fame, he also won his 6th Dixie Amateur. Woulfe’s final round 69 stretched his winning victory margain to six shots over 2009 British Senior Amateur Champion Robert Vallis of Bermuda.

:: 12/8/2009
The famous Heron Bay Golf Club winds soared and so did many scores. Five-time Dixie Amateur Champion Rick Woulfe of Fort Lauderdale fired a 69 and saw his lead shrink to three shots.  Robert Vallis, reigning British Senior Amateur Champion from Bermuda fired the days best round of 67 to get within 3 strokes of the lead.

In the Super Senior Division Charles McClaskey of Elkton, MD expanded his lead to three shots with an even par 72. Stuart Young of Fort Myers, Fl was good enough for a second place position going into the Final Round on Wednesday.

:: 12/7/2009
On a rain softened Heron Bay Golf Club perfect weather delivered extremely low scores in the first round of the Senior and Super-Senior Men’s Dixie Amateur.
In the Senior Division Ft. Lauderdale’s Rick Woulfe fired a 66 to lead by one shot over John McCreary of Greenport, NY. Both Walt Martin of Oakton, VA and Charles McCaskey of Elkton, MD fired 66’s to tie for the lead after one round in the Super Senior division.