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AMATEUR SARAH ZWARTYNSKI HAS THE LEAD AFTER ROUND ONE OF THE TEXAS WOMEN’S OPEN

Garland, TX – Sarah Zwartynski, a recent graduate of Allen High School and soon to be member of the Texas A&M Aggie women’s golf team, shot a 1-over par 71 (37-34) to lead after the first round of the Texas Women’s Open at Eastern Hills Country Club in Garland. Zwartynski played steady throughout the day and finished strong with a birdie on the 18^thhole. Zwartynski hopes to make her first experience at the Texas Women’s Open a memorable one with a victory. Heading into tomorrow’s final round Zwartynski leads amateurs Kimberly Meck and Shannon Fish by one stroke who finished the first round at 2-over par 71. Also, in contention is defending champion Carolyn Creekmore. After shooting a 5-over par 75 in today’s first round, Creekmore will hope to accomplish what she did last year and come from behind to claim the Championship. Zwartynski and the rest of the field will be challenged in their attempt to claim the Texas Women’s Open title as the thick rough at Eastern Hills Country Club prevented any player from shooting under par.

Another highlight of today’s first round of the Texas Women’s Open at Eastern Hills Country Club was the quick start by 11- year-old amateur Charley Hull of Northamptonshire, England. Hull birdied her third hole of the Championship and was even par after her first six holes. Hull finished today’s first round with an 82 but will look to improve during tomorrow’s final round.

The 36-hole stroke play event features a field of 90 top playing professionals and amateurs competing at Eastern Hills Country Club located in Garland, Texas. The 6,104-yard, par 70 layout has played host to the Texas Women’s Open since 2001.

The 18 professionals in the field are competing for a share of the $7,200.00 purse with the professional champion taking home $1,875.00 for first place. The top five amateurs will also be recognized and awarded crystal trophies for their outstanding play.

The final round is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. with tee times off of the number one tee with the leaders teeing off at 12:48 p.m. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend the final round of the Championship.

Kathy Whitworth will also be making a personal appearance during tomorrow’s final round of the Texas Women’s Open at Eastern Hills Country Club. Kathy Whitworth is one of the most successful players in golf history with eighty-eight career wins as a professional. Kathy was named Player of the Year seven times in eight years by the LPGA and she was inducted into both the LPGA Hall of Fame and the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1975.

The 2007 Texas Women’s Open at Eastern Hills Country Club will benefit the NewBeginningCenter in Garland. The center exists to foster an environment of safety, support and respect for families affected by domestic violence. The vision of the NewBeginningCenter is to promote social change that will lead to the elimination of domestic violence.

The 2007 Texas Women’s Open at Eastern Hills Country Club is presented by Cutter & Buck, Eastern Hills Country Club WGA/MGA, Iron Horse Safety Specialties, Prestige Wine Cellars, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tin Star Services, Inc. and TMAK, INC.

Round One Results follow in the email below:

Texas Women's Open at Eastern Hills Country Club

June 20, 2007

Eastern Hills Country Club

Round 1 Recap