Smith, Imsland team up for win at IGA Women’s Mid Am Series #3
Leanne Smith and Christi Imsland (above) won the final IGA Women’s Mid Am Series event at Pleasant Valley golf course in a three-way playoff after finishing at 66 (-6).
Smith and Imsland played very consistently all day, combining for eight birdies. Smith eventually capped off the day with a chip in on the first playoff hole to secure the victory. This is Smith’s and Imsland’s first time playing together in a four ball event.
Smith and Imsland were neck and neck with the field the entire day. They started hot with playing the first five holes three under. They kept it steady with making three more birdies and making critical pars when needed. The duo ended the round with a birdie in each of the last three holes to help them into the playoff.
Julie Buerman and Katie Wenthe (below) were the winners of the Net Division. They were a part of the playoff shooting 66 (-6) with a net 63 (-9). The two made 11 net birdies with only each birding the same hole once. Hogenson and Kerrigan finished second with a net 64 (-8).