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  1. #1
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    Feb 2007
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    Durham

    Amanda Blumenhurst & US Women's Amateur Open

    Amanda is kicking butt at the US Women's Amateur Open! After 2 days of stroke play, she was ahead of all the field. Yesterday, she played 1 round of match play, winning 2 & 1. Today, she played 2 rounds, winning the 1st match 4 & 3 and the 2nd match 7 & 6! She plays tomorrow at 11:20 pdt. Keep at look out for her status at www.uswamateur.org. The Golf Channel will be showing some of the play from 4-6 edt.

    Let's all root for Amanda to start her senior season at Duke with a huge win!

  2. #2
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    Florida
    Great job to date. Keep up the good work. She has been characterized by the announcers as the "face of women's amateur golf" in the US.

    Great publicity for the Duke program as well as the University. The announcers are extremely complimentary of her, the school and Coach Brooks. Amanda is wearing her Duke cap and carrying her Duke bag. One can not "buy" this type of publicity.

  3. #3
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    Smile Amanda to the Semis!

    Amanda won 4-3 over one of the ubiquitous Spanish women and will play an American tomorrow in the semis.

    The other semi is between two other Spanish women golfers. (One of whom slaughtered co-medalist Stephanie Na from Aussieland, 7-6.)

    Go Amanda!

    sagegrouse
    'Data are at www.uswamateur.org -- hit the scoring tab for results, schedules and matches in progress.'

  4. #4
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    A summary of Amanda's accomplishments (so far) was posted on goduke.com a few days ago:

    http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.db...ATCLID=1548901

    "Here’s the Cliffs Notes version for the 21-year-old Scottsdale, Ariz., native who is entering her senior year at Duke University:

    The first-ever three-time National Golf Coaches Association Player of the Year
    Member of two NCAA Division I national title teams (2006 and ’07)
    Two-time USA Curtis Cup selection (winning teams in 2006 and ’08)
    Member of 2006 USA Women’s World Amateur Team
    Low amateur at 2006 U.S. Women’s Open and 2008 Kraft Nabisco Championship
    11 collegiate victories in three seasons, one off the Duke record held by Mary Anne Widman
    Second player to win back-to-back Honda Awards for golf (joining Wendy Ward)
    First repeat winner of Nancy Lopez Award, given annually to world’s most outstanding female amateur (2007 and ’08)
    Has never finished outside top 10 in any college tournament (32)
    Ranks No. 1 in Duke history with 64 rounds at even or below par
    On a current 14-college-tournament streak of finishing in top 5
    Runner-up at 2007 U.S. Women’s Amateur
    American Junior Golf Association All-American"

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    Louisville KY

    Women's US Amateur


  6. #6
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    Amanda in semifinals

    Amanda is playing in the semifinals now; coverage on the Golf Channel (4-6PM Eastern). She is one down thru 8. Doesn't look too sharp so far; not hitting fairways.

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    Amanda is 1 down to 15 year old phenom, Erynne Lee after 8 holes. It's on the Golf Channel now.

    With her cameo interviews, her Duke cap and bag, and mentions of both her bright profeesional fure and her current GPA, Duke is getting some terrific exposure. Amanda's is a great representative!
    Last edited by Verga3; 08-09-2008 at 04:57 PM. Reason: corrected Erynne Lee spelling

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    Quote Originally Posted by Verga3 View Post
    Amanda is 1 down to 15 year old phenom, Erynn Lee after 8 holes. It's on the Golf Channel now.

    With her cameo interviews, her Duke cap and bag, and mentions of both her bright profeesional fure and her current GPA, Duke is getting some terrific exposure. Amanda's is a great representative!
    Great minds again think alike, Verga. I posted basically the same info at the same time on a different thread.

    Mods---feel free to combine these threads.

  9. #9
    Quote Originally Posted by roywhite View Post
    Great minds again think alike, Verga. I posted basically the same info at the same time on a different thread.

    Mods---feel free to combine these threads.
    Good call....Duke Synergy, roywhite!

  10. #10
    Amanda is 1 up through 13 and is in the only pair now left on the course....Tune in to bring her home in the semis!

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    Smile

    Amanda pulled it out! She's on to the finals tomorrow!

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    Amanda Wins!

    It's Blumenherst and Munoz tomorrow for the US Women's Amateur Championship!
    Last edited by Verga3; 08-09-2008 at 06:41 PM. Reason: Blumenherst spelling

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    Azahara Munoz has a 1-up lead over Amanda at the halfway point of the 36-hole final today. The Golf Channel will have the final 18 holes (if necessary) from 5-7pm. Tune in to support Amanda!!

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    Amanda is now 2 down thru 23 holes as action has resumed.

    http://www.uswamateur.org/blog/pt/blog/


    TV coverage coming up soon, and live blogging at this link.

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    Quote Originally Posted by roywhite View Post
    Amanda is now 2 down thru 23 holes as action has resumed.

    http://www.uswamateur.org/blog/pt/blog/


    TV coverage coming up soon, and live blogging at this link.
    Live scoring here.

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    Amanda 1-up after 31 holes. Great match.

    The commentators have mentioned Duke repeatedly and referred to Coach K, basketball and Amanda as a Cameron Crazie. She has a 3.78 GPA in History, likes chips & salsa, hates chocolate, but loves mint chocolate chip ice cream. In her Ipod would be Frankie Valli and Rascal Flatts. Her boyfriend is a baseball player. She is very close to all her family and loves Duke and the whole college experience at Duke, even when she's had to use a community bathroom with 20 other girls. They have mentioned how balanced and grounded a person she is.

    Dan Brooks alluded to how the recruitment of Amanda started, and how easy and enjoyable it was. He was first made aware of Amanda when he "heard" a ball being struck at high school event...he looked up to see who hit it. The rest is history.

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    2008 US Women's Amateur Champion, Amanda Blumenherst!!!

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    Amanda wins!

    Yes! Amanda wins the USGA Amateur on the 35th hole.

    Another championship in a career that ranks her in the very top group of all-time Duke athletes.

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    Talking

    sweet!

  20. #20
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    Florida
    I agree. SWEET!!!

    She, as well as the rest of the golf team, are, as my grandsons say, awesome. I would like to challenge all the posters here as well as all those who followed Amanda over the last week. Please log on to GoDuke.com and check out the schedule for 2008/2009. If the team plays anywhere near you, please come out and support them. Having done so, I can attest to how appreciative they are of anyone wearing Duke Blue.

    Again, Congratulations Amanda. You do make us so proud.

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