Ayrshire Post

She’s just Amazing Grace

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North Berwick’s Grace Crawford produced a stunning final round performanc­e to com e out on top at the Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open on the Old Course at Royal Troon on Sunday.

Crawford ended a 20-year wait for a home victory in the event, becoming the first

Scot to win since Heather Stirling in 2002.

At just 15 years old, she also becomes the youngest winner since Leona Maguire in 2009.

Crawford posted a final round of 68 (-4) to claim a four-shot victory over England’s Thalia Kirby.

She said:“My nerves were fine, I was just enjoying it. This is what you work towards.

“This is my highest achievemen­t yet, it’s a great competitio­n to win.

“‘I always imagined winning it and it’s just great to do it.

“Being the first Scottish winner in 20 years is special as well.”

 ?? ?? Ace golfer Grace shows off the trophy
Ace golfer Grace shows off the trophy

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