Jayhawks Do Well in 2014 KWGA Amateur Championship

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas women golfers Mackenzie Thayer and Michelle Woods both finished in the top four at the 92nd Annual KWGA Amateur Championship Tournament, July 15-17, at Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, Kansas.
 
A junior-to-be from Lawrence, Thayer led the 27-golfer field heading into the final round after shooting an even-par 72 which followed up a 75 (+3) opening day. Thayer was able to finish second overall in the tournament shooting a three-round 225 (+9).
 
The senior-to-be Woods placed fourth overall after shooting 231 (+15). Woods, from Manhattan, shot her best round, a 74 (+2), on the final day. Gianna Misenhelter won the event with a score of 219 (+3). Her 1-under 71 on the final day and Thayer’s even-par 72 were two of only three par or under scores in the three-round event.
 
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