McAndrew is Victorious at LI Women's Amateur

Bethpage N.Y. (August 15, 2024) Mimi McAndrew of Piping Rock won the 2024 Long Island Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Thursday at Bethpage State Park's Red Course.

Despite her 2019 Long Island Women's Amateur Stroke Play Low Net prize, McAndrew proved she wasn't satisfied and wanted more. Her scores of 72-73 helped her finish with a 2-shot victory over the rest of the field.

Aida Gonzalez of New York City’s MGA eClub finished as the runner-up for the second consecutive year with rounds of 71-75.

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Gonzalez got off to a fast start on Wednesday, establishing an early lead with an impressive eagle and two birdies. Her momentum continued on day two when she was able to match her first-round score until the final hole, where a triple bogey would ultimately derail her chances of maintaining the lead allowing McAndrew to be crowned champion.

“This was really unexpected, I've been working on my golf for the past two summers, and it was nice to have it all come together over the last two days," she said.

“I thought I was behind the entire time, so I just tried to stay steady and consistent by making pars”

McAndrew will compete in the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Brae Burn Country Club, hoping to add another title to her resume.