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By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Top female amateur golfers hit the links in Red Deer for prestigious title

Jul 21, 2019 | 1:43 PM

The nation’s and the world’s best female amateur golfers will be in Red Deer this week for the 106th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championships.

The tournament will be played July 23-26 at Red Deer Golf & Country Club. First held in 1901, it is one of the oldest golf competitions in the world.

There will be 156 players (including 18 Albertans) from 13 countries competing over four stroke play rounds.

“Golf Canada is delighted to present the 2019 Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship at such a terrific venue,” said Dan Hyatt, Tournament Director. “We are confident Red Deer Golf & Country Club will challenge some of the top amateur golfers as they showcase their skills.”

Red Deer Golf & Country Club has previously played host to the 1976 Alberta Open (won by Moe Norman), the Alberta Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championships, and the Canadian Golf Club Professional Championship. It is also set to host the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in 2022.

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“The Red Deer Golf and Country Club membership and staff are anxious to host the 106th Canadian Women’s Amateur,” said Don McFarlane, General Manager of Red Deer Golf & Country Club.

“Our golf course is in great condition, and we feel a great fit for this National Championship. We are proud of our facility, and look forward to showcasing it, and our community to the 156 participants and to those watching. The venue and our enthusiastic and supportive membership will ensure good competition, and a memorable week for all.”

After two days, the field will be reduced to 70. The eventual winner of the Duchess of Connaught Gold Cup will also earn exemptions into the 2019 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Miss., and the 2019 CP Women’s Open at Magna Golf Club in Aurora, Ont. from August 19-25.

The low Canadian will also earn an exemption into the 2019 CP Women’s Open.

Current Canadian golf superstar Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, ON won this event in 2013. Yealimi Noh of Concord, California won it in 2018.