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Amateur championship
U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur
The U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur is the United States Golf Association’s national championship for amateur women aged 25 and older. It began in 1987 at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Cindy Scholefield became its first champion.21
Latest recorded edition
CompletedA national championship beyond college
The USGA created the championship after a committee led by Dena Nowotny identified a need for women beyond college golf. The first championship drew 320 entries and began with a field of 135 players.2
Its trophy is named for Mildred Prunaret, a longtime member of Brae Burn Country Club and captain of the 1960 USA Curtis Cup team. Brae Burn later hosted the championship in 2024.3
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Results by year
7 published editions
1980
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1987 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur
Completed
October 10, 1987 – October 15, 1987
Hosted by Southern Hills Country Club
Won by Cindy Scholefield ยท 6 and 5
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1987 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur
Completed