Sepmoree Becomes First Female Professional to Win an NTPGA Section Major Championship at the Prize Possessions | E-Z-GO Eastern Championship
ROCKWALL, TX – Northern Texas PGA history was made today when Katelyn Sepmoree, assistant professional at Willow Brook Country Club captured the title at the Prize Possessions | E-Z-GO Eastern Championship. The victory for Sepmoree marks the first time that a female professional has won an Individual Major Championship in the Section.
Sepmoree speaking about making history said it is “Super cool. I think women’s golf is definitely moving in the right direction and we’re establishing that we can play golf out here. I actually had someone that works at the club [Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club] say that she was really pumped to watch me do what I was doing. It caught me off guard, because in my head I’m just out here playing golf and she saw it as the girl against the guys.”
Sepmoree carded an opening round 70 and was 1-under-par in her final round before play was suspended due to darkness last night. With six holes to play this morning she made five straight pars until the par-5, 18th hole where she was able to get up and down for a closing birdie to force a playoff.
Brian Norman, PGA instructor at Lakewood Country Club and Sepmoree went back to the 18th tee for what turned out to be a one hole playoff. Sepmoree was able to get on the green in regulation and two putt for a par to win. “It feels great, I haven’t been in contention in anything in a while. Definitely could feel the nerves, which is a good feeling to have,” said Sepmoree. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to come out here and play the sport that I love.”
Sepmoree will head back to Tyler with a $3,800 winner’s check.
The championship also featured a Senior Division that was able to finish play yesterday. It was made up of 36 professionals aged 50 and over, playing for a separate title and purse of $12,800. Rick Woodson, PGA instructor at Sherrill Park Golf Course earned the crown and $1,600.
This 36-hole Northern Texas PGA major championship was the first of four individual stroke play events that comprise the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics Player of the Year Points Challenge presented by Adventures In Golf. The field competed for a record overall purse of $48,000.
The Prize Possessions | E-Z-GO Eastern Championship was presented by AT&T Byron Nelson, Branded Bills, GT Golf Supplies, Levelwear, Nexbelt, PGA TOUR, and PXG.
Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club
Par 36-36–72
Open Division Yardage: 7,134 yards
Senior Division Yardage: 6,609 yards
View the Senior Division final results
HERE
View Open Division final results HERE
