Sunday, May 19, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Northern Michigan

Katie Burnett wins Michigan Women's Open by 10
Posted: 06.27.2012 at 4:25 PM
0
Photo
      WELDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Katie Burnett has shot a 3-under final round 69 to win the Michigan Women's Open by 10 strokes.
 
      Burnett finished Wednesday at 11 under, and her three-round score of 205 set a tournament record.
 
      The 22-year-old from Brunswick, Ga., recently graduated from South Carolina.
 
      Laura Bavaird of Grosse Ile finished second. She shot 73 on Wednesday and was the only other player to finish the tournament under par. Ashley Tait finished third at even par.
 
      Burnett started the tournament with a course record-tying 66 in the first round.
 
      The three-day competition was held at Crystal Mountain Resort in Benzie County's Weldon Township, about 25 miles southwest of Traverse City.
Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Woman pinned underneath car after rollover accident
Yesterday at 4:02 PM  |  6 comments
Thumbnail
Man crashes car into ditch then breaks into nearby house
Kate Fox  |  Yesterday at 5:54 PM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
Man barricaded in Osceola County home, may have hostages
Erika Erickson  |  Friday, May 17, 2013  |  6 comments