Jess stunned byamateur win
THE WOMEN’S AMATEUR
Jess Baker produced an impressive display yesterday to claim the biggest title of her career and win the 119th Women’s Amateur Championship at Hunstanton.
The Englishwoman, 19, shone in the sun over the Norfolk links to achieve a 4&3 success against Sweden’s Louise Rydqvist, 20, in the 36-hole Final.
Having defeated in-form duo Emilie Alba Paltrinieri and Scot Hannah Darling yesterday, Baker continued her form to come out on top from a field of 144 players representing 24 countries this week.
She said: “It’s an amazing feeling, just incredible. I can’t believe it. I’m absolutely stunned but I’m just so happy.
“I worked really, really hard to get here and it’s
just such a satisfying feeling.”
By virtue of her victory, Baker earns dream places in the AIG Women’s Open, US Women’s Open, The Amundi Evian Championship and, by tradition, an invitation to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship.