Giangrosso Wins USGA Public Links Amateur Qualifier

May 31, 2006

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –

Junior golfer Annie Giangrosso was one of three players from the Overland Park region that qualified for the US Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship on Tuesday, May 30.

Giangrosso fired an even par 71, including 16 pars, at the 6,105 yard St. Andrews Golf Course in Overland Park. This marks the second straight season the Overland Park native has advanced to the Championship. Senior Amanda Costner shot a 73 and tied for third, but lost to Stephanie Ruiz of Nebraska in a playoff for the final spot.

Giangrosso will now advance to the US Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship at Walking Stick Golf Course in Pueblo, Colo., on June 25-30.