Tournament Recap

Round 1 Recap

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Date: June 25, 2008

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AMATEURS MARILYN HARDY AND JENNIFER PARK TIED FOR THE LEAD AFTER ROUND ONE OF THE TEXAS WOMEN’S OPEN AT EASTERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

Garland, TX – Amateurs Marilyn Hardy and Jennifer Park both shot even-par 70 in the first round of the Texas Women’s Open. Jennifer Park (Carrollton, Texas) played steady throughout the day with just one bogey on the front nine and one bogey and two birdies on the back nine. Marilyn Hardin (Houston, Texas) got off to a great start with a two-under par, 33 front nine; however bogies on holes ten and fifteen led to a two-over par, 37 back nine. Christi Cano is the low professional in the field with a one-over par 71 in third place alone. Also in the hunt are Amateurs Tanya Wadwa and Ashley Rollins, and Professionals Shawna McIntyre, Adrienne McDonald, and Flavia VanWinkle all tied for fourth place. Defending champion, Amateur Shannon Fish, did not get off to the start she wanted with a round of 75, but a solid round in the sixties tomorrow will most likely get her back into contention for the Championship.

The 36-hole stroke play event features a field of 106 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 31 professionals in the field are competing for a share of the $10,000.00 purse with the professional champion taking home $2,000.00 for first place. The top three amateurs will also be recognized and awarded crystal trophies for their outstanding play.

The final round is scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. with tee times off of the number one tee and the leaders teeing off at 1:03 p.m. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend the final round of the Championship.

The 2008 Texas Women’s Open at Eastern Hills Country Club will benefit the New Beginning Center in Garland. The center exists to foster an environment of safety, support and respect for families affected by domestic violence. The vision of the New Beginning Center is to promote social change that will lead to the elimination of domestic violence.

The 2008 Texas Women’s Open at Eastern Hills Country Club is presented by Cutter & Buck, Eastern Hills Country Club, Iron Horse Safety Specialties, Prestige Wine Cellars, Sheils Winnubst Law Firm, Tin Star Services, Inc. and TMAK, INC.

Round One Results follow in the email below:

(a): Denotes Amateur

Texas Women's Open at Eastern Hills Country Club

June 25, 2008

Eastern Hills Country Club

Round 1 Recap