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Naples,
FL – July 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: Thirteen
was surely the lucky number for three female golfers who all shot a hole-in-one
on the par-three
13th hole at Vanderbilt
Country Club (VCC) in Naples while competing in Florida’s 31st annual
Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship, which concluded on July 13, 2025.
The lucky ladies were Kaitlyn Hummers of West Palm Beach, Peyton Johnston
from Tallahassee, and Tatiana Van Dyck from University Park.
During
the tournament, there was also plenty of excitement as Pimpisa
Sisutham became the second consecutive player from the University of
Central Florida to claim the Women’s Stroke Play Championship, following
in the footsteps of the 2024 champion and fellow teammate One Kashima.
The top three players were high school or college students, with the youngest
player Sara Valentine, of West Palm Beach, who is 13.
Heading
into the Sunday showdown, 17-year-old Sophia Dyer of St. Petersburg and
Pimpisa Sisutham were co-leaders at 10-under par. Both players were six
shots ahead of the next competitor. Sisutham came out on top, erasing a
three-shot deficit to win by three strokes with a final score of 202. The
key to their success throughout the week was consistent play and a strong
short game, with Dyer and Sisutham combining for only five bogeys through
the first two rounds. Third place went to 16-year-old Catherine Adino of
Boca Raton. They competed with 81 top female amateur players from Florida.
“This
is the most celebrated event for Women’s Amateur golf in Florida and was
an exceptional opportunity for VCC to contribute to the game of golf at
the highest level,” said VCC Director of Golf Dominick
Izzo. “With players on property for practice rounds before the event,
our members were thrilled to witness four days of exceptional golf played
by some of the best female amateur players in Florida. We were proud to
serve as the last-minute host for this tournament.”
The
Women’s Amateur Championship is a 54-hole individual gross stroke play
competition for female golfers in Florida with a field of 81 players each
day. The championship was open to female amateur golfers who are Florida
residents with a handicap index of 10.0 or less.
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Top Left: Pimpisa Sisutham;
Bottom Right: Dominick Izzo
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Eagle
Creek Country Club had been the original intended host, but a weather challenge
delayed a tee renovation project, making their golf course unable to host
the premier event. This led the FSGA to seek another tournament site. As
Vanderbilt had previously hosted other FSGA Men’s and Ladies’ tournaments,
officials contacted VCC to offer the event.
Originally
designed by Gordon G. Lewis, the 18-hole par 72 course is enhanced by lush
fairways, sparkling lakes and stunning landscape. The course was re-designed
by acclaimed architect Kipp Schulties in 2015. Although the club is private,
they offer an Elite Guest Pass Program during the months of May through
October for a limited number of individuals.
About
Vanderbilt Country Club
Vanderbilt
Country Club (VCC) is one of Naples’ Premier Bundled Golf Communities.
The beautiful 18-hole, par 72 golf course is enhanced by lush fairways
and stunning landscape. Originally designed by Gordon G. Lewis, the course
was re-designed by Architect Kipp Schulties in 2015. The community consists
of 800 residences, from single family estate homes to condominiums, ideally
positioned on 320-acres of scenic lake and natural preserve views. In addition
to golf, members enjoy a variety of wellness and social activities. A full
country club membership is included with every home purchase. For more
information, visit www.VanderbiltCountryClub.com.
Media
Contact:
Marge@LennonCommunications.com
for
Vanderbilt Country Club
239-841-0553
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