Wright Widens the Gap Through Two Rounds of the 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women's Open
GARLAND, TEXAS – Kenzie Wright, continues to hold her lead at the 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open, hosted at Firewheel Golf Park - Bridges Course. Wright shot a score of 32-34-66 for a second consecutive day. This round included seven birdies and one bogey. This brings her to a two day total of 132 and 12-under par, increasing her lead to three shots.
“It was kinda the same story as yesterday,” Wright said, “I was hitting the ball pretty well. I was able to make some good putts, some good birdies.”
As Wright heads into the final round of play tomorrow, she will play along-side her friend Lindsey McCurdy.
McCurdy currently sits second on the leaderboard shooting 35-34-69 in round one, and 32-34-66 in round two, bringing her to a two day total of 135 and 9-under par, three behind the leader.
McCurdy, who lives in Denton, Texas, is a Symetra Tour member, and serves as the Women’s Assistant Golf Coach at the University of North Texas.
Following her round, McCurdy spoke about her on course performance today, “It’s been real consistent. I feel like I am hitting a lot of greens and giving myself a lot of chances to make birdie.” McCurdy had seven birdies on the day.
Amatuer standout, Michelle (Yunxuan) Zhang, is now in third place on the overall leaderboard and holds the solo lead in the amateur division. She carded a score of 34-34-68, finishing four under par for the day and seven under par for the tournament.
Michelle (Yunxuan) speaks about how it feels to lead the amateur division, “It feels different. I am not as nervous as I used to be,” she continues, “I’ve played in a few big tournaments and it has helped me become confident.”
55 players will advance to the final round tomorrow, June 4, 2021. This reduced field includes 29 amateurs and 25 professionals. The cut was made at five over par. The 25 professionals will compete for the $78,000 overall purse - a Texas Women’s Open record purse. The 29 amateurs will be vying for the Low Amateur award and a crystal trophy. Also, the top five amateurs who make the cut will be awarded gift certificates redeemable inside the golf shop at Firewheel Golf Park.
The 54-hole stroke play championship features a record field of 155 top playing professionals and amateurs competing at Firewheel Golf Park - Bridges Course | Masters/Champion. The 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women's Open field is the largest in the Championship's history with professionals from across the country, World Amateur Golf ranked amateurs, and some of the top juniors in Texas.
The 2021 Energy Producers, Inc. Texas Women’s Open at Firewheel Golf Park is presented by Visit Garland and supported by Volvik.
Firewheel Golf Park - Bridges Course | Masters/Champion: 6,409 yards, par 72
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