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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
1990
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1998 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur
Completed
October 5, 1998 – October 9, 1998
Played at Cypress Creek ยท Champions Golf Club
Won by Virginia Derby Grimes ยท 4 and 3
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1995 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur
Completed
September 18, 1995 – September 23, 1995
Hosted by Essex County Club
Won by Ellen Port ยท 3 and 1
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1998 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur
Completed