Misun Cho Recieves Congratulations

                       Misun Cho Wins USI Championship 

The Duramed  Futures Tour is one step below the professional ranks of the LPGA Tour. The top-ten money earners are guaranteed entry into the latter and each player approaches each tee with a common goal.

The course for the USI Championship at the Beaver Meadows Country Club located in Concord, New Hampshire was rough due to early morning downpours each day. Working diligently to remove deep puddles from fairways and to keep greens playable was priority one for the grounds crew. Considering the challenge, they did a fine job.

Last year's winner Mo Martin, (69-70-76-215) of Altadena, California showed up with quite a few fans wearing "Go Mo" pins. Martin began Sunday's play fully in contention but she slowly faded back, frustrated with tough shots that failed to make the green. It was the same for Lisa Meldrum, (65-71-76-212) of Montreal, Quebec who shared the lead at day's start.

Glasgow, Kentucky Native Whitney Wade, (69-69-69-207) looked to easily win the tournament 3 shots up with four holes to play. However, multiple bogeys and a 3-putt on hole 16 allowed cool-shooting Misun Cho to finish ahead with a total tally of 68-68-70-206.

 Misun Cho Checks Scorecard.

Another great story on the day was a new course record for the back-nine. With eight birdies, no bogies, and final score of 64 by Pernilla Lundberg of Bollnas, Sweden, (72-72-64-208), she climbed from 42^nd to tied for 6^th.

Misun Cho is 2^nd on the money list on the Duramed Futures Tour with $60,977.00 This guarantees her entry into the LPGA Tour card holder's club. Her final putt was greeted with genuine cheers and congratulations.

                             Misun Cho Proudly Holds Check

Personal Notes:

I attended the match with my brother, sister, and nephew. It was a pleasure to walk the rounds and the players were cordial and friendly. I was amazed at the sportsmanship each displayed and they encouraged each other throughout the competition. Many said hellos and I even shared a few words with Jessica Shepley, (70-68-71-209).

At the end of the match, winner Misun Cho signed an autograph for me, posed for a photo, and mentioned how her hands were still shaking from the victory.

It's unfortunate that this event, like many others, is attended by too few individuals. New Hampshire has a large population of golfers as does every state. For such little money, it was a honor and privilege to not only see the great golfers of tomorrow, but the great ones of today.

And that, my friends, is the Human Side of Sports.

                   Brother Jim, Sister Sally, and I

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