Going nail-biting match for match with Chattanooga’s Brooke Pancake (University of Alabama), Kendall Martindale took home the win on hole 16, finishing 3 up at the Tennessee Women's Amateur Championship.
Pancake lost a stroke on the first and fourth holes before breaking even when Martindale scored a six on the ninth hole.
Pancake also lost one stroke each on the 11th, 13th and 15th holes, while gaining one at the 12th at Memphis Country Club.
Martindale and Pancake put on an engaging show of competitive amateur golf, keeping everyone’s attention and wondering who would ultimately prevail as the champion. Martindale held no sympathy against any opponent during her five days of competition, posting consecutive marks in the win column for the entire week. She takes home this championship win after attempts that were just out of reach over the last two years: 2008 Championship Runner-Up, 2007 Championship Semi-finalist. Congratulations to Kendall
Martindale, of Jefferson City, Tn., is one girl to keep your eyes on as she continues to make a notable name for herself in women’s amateur golf.
Jillian Brodd (Ole Miss) of Knoxville, was also named victor in today’s consolation championship finals. After reaching hole 16, Brodd took the title 4 & 2 against Karen Williams of Bean Station. Brodd held the reins for most of the match with Williams claiming matches just in time to stay with her competition. Congratulations to Jillian Brodd who will continue her outstanding golfing career at Ole Miss as a junior this fall.
Complete Results:
Champion: Kendall Martindale of Jefferson City
First Flight: Becca Godman of Cordova
Second Flight: Ashley Averitt of Oakland
Third Flight: Brenda Hitt of Piperton
Fourth Flight: Jordan Patton of Memphis
Fifth Flight: JoAnne Pence of Old Hickory
Champion Consolation: Jillian Brodd of Knoxville
First Flight Consolation: Heather Arnold of Lenior City
Second Flight Consolation: Lisa Daubner of Cleveland
Third Flight Consolation: Angel Cropper of Nashville
Fourth Flight Consolation: Sharon Tucker of Signal Mountain