Her second shot coming to rest just a foot from the pin. “The playoff was crazy. I was up against Anne Van Dam and I was kind of fangirling a little bit whilst also trying to beat her. She was on the tee for the playoff last night and I was so intimidated,” Garvey told
New Zealand Golf Magazine. “She ended up getting the first alternate spot so hopefully she will get a start in the tournament come June.”
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Kiwi amateur Amelia Garvey will play in the US Open the day after her 21st birthday. Due to Covid-19 protocols, Garvey was unable to get a practice round in before the pre-qualifier at Brentwood Country Club – where she had never played before – so used Google Earth to familiarise herself with the course.
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