Surrey girl Canice Screene wins AIG Irish Women's Amateur Close Championship – Golf News

Croham Hurst star Canice Screene said winning the AIG Irish Women's Amateur Close was a huge boost to her career after a thrilling win in Roscommon.

The Surrey golfer, whose parents are from Ireland, followed up her good week by breaking the hearts of the local faithful in the semi-final, when she defeated Olivia Costello (Roscommon), before a comfortable 2&1 win over Emma O'Driscoll (Ballybunion). . ).

The 23-year-old had an impressive couple of rounds in the stroke play and backed up her opening 70 with a 69 for a 7-under total and third place.

Screen then defeated Molly O'Hara (Clandeboye) 3&2 in the first round of the match before a stunning 4&3 victory over Bridgestone Order of Merit champion Emma Fleming on Thursday.

He was 3 down early in his match against Costello but battled back and won 16, 17 and 18 to seal his place in the decider.

Scree went up early against O'Driscoll, however despite going 2 up his opponent took fifth and 11.^th holes before Screen secured victory in 17.

“We have been coming for a long time, this one is very special. This is my fourth or fifth year playing and I played girls. This is really me,” said Scree.

“I've been playing well all week and I knew I'd have to play well in this final game so it was really important to perform.

“I definitely came in here to win, make the game playable and see how it goes. This has shown me that I can win and I have waited a long time to cross the finish line. I always said if I could win once I would win again.

“I hope I can keep the momentum going, so we'll see.”

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