The Auburn University graduate student became the first Tiger to win the U.S Women’s Amateur, delivering a 4&3 victory over long-time friend and Southeastern Conference rival Latanna Stone.
Schofill closed out the match with a dart on the par-4 33rd hole, a 6-iron from 165 yards to 8 feet which set up a winning par when Stone lipped out her 5-footer to stay alive.
“It’s definitely a dream come true,” said Schofill, who won the U.S Women’s Amateur in her sixth attempt. “I’m definitely still in shock. I can’t put it into words the emotions I’m feeling. It’s just such an honour to be able to say I won here this year.”
Schofill played the equivalent of five-under-par with the usual match-play concessions, making eight birdies, none bigger than the back-to-back par breakers at the end of the morning 18 that gave her a 3-up lead and swung…