Former Parker resident Elizabeth Wang struggled in Sunday’s final round, but still finished fourth among amateurs in the U.S. Women’s Open at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
Wang, an 18-year-old who moved from Colorado to California in 2010, ended up 34th overall out of the field of 156.
She shot a 5-over-par 77 on Sunday, posting one birdie, four bogeys and a double bogey. That left her with a 6-over-par 294 total and 17 strokes behind champion Ariya Jutanugarn.
Finishing ahead of Wang in the amateur standings were Patty Tavatanakit (286), Albane Valenzuela (291) and Kristen Gillman (293).
Here are the scores for the players with strong Colorado ties who competed in the U.S. Women’s Open:
34. Former Coloradan Elizabeth Wang 72-74-71-77–294
Missed 36-Hole Cut
CU golfer Robyn Choi 75-75–150
For all the scores from the U.S. Women’s Open, CLICK HERE.
