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Hartlage Accepts Invitation to USGA Curtis Cup Practice Session
November 19, 2019 | Women's Golf
She is one of 12 golfers invited to participate in the practice session December 15-17
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. - University of Louisville women's golfer Lauren Hartlage has accepted an invitation from the United States Golf Association International Team Selection Committee to participate in a practice session for the 2020 Curtis Cup. The session for prospective players will take place Dec. 15-17 at Loblolly in Hobe Sound, Florida.
The USGA's International Team Selection Committee invited 12 players to participate in the practice session, nine of the players are are current collegiate golfers, three of which hail from the ACC.
"It means a lot to be included as part of this year's Curtis Cup practice squad," Hartlage said. "This is a great opportunity to work with some of the best golfers in the country while representing the United States of America."
Hartlage is in the midst of her senior season with the Cardinals where she leads the team with a 71.50 stroke average. In her final round of the fall season, she tied a program record by shooting a 7-under-par 65 at the Cardinal Cup. She has recorded three top-10 finishes in five events.
The USGA will automatically select the top three USA players in the Women's World Amateur Golf Ranking on April 8, 2020. The remainder of the team will be selected the following week. An invitation to the Curtis Cup practice session does not guarantee selection to the eight-player USA Team that will compete in June. Players not invited will also be considered for inclusion on the team.
The Curtis Cup Match is contested by two teams of eight female amateur players, one from the United States of America and one from Great Britain and Ireland, which is comprised of England, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The USGA's International Team Selection Committee selects the USA Team, while The R&A selects the GB&I Team.
For the latest on Louisville women's golf, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's social media accounts on Twitter @UofLWGolf, Facebook /UofLWGolf, and Instagram @UofLWGolf.
The USGA's International Team Selection Committee invited 12 players to participate in the practice session, nine of the players are are current collegiate golfers, three of which hail from the ACC.
"It means a lot to be included...This is a great opportunity to work with some of the best golfers in the country."
"It means a lot to be included as part of this year's Curtis Cup practice squad," Hartlage said. "This is a great opportunity to work with some of the best golfers in the country while representing the United States of America."
Hartlage is in the midst of her senior season with the Cardinals where she leads the team with a 71.50 stroke average. In her final round of the fall season, she tied a program record by shooting a 7-under-par 65 at the Cardinal Cup. She has recorded three top-10 finishes in five events.
The USGA will automatically select the top three USA players in the Women's World Amateur Golf Ranking on April 8, 2020. The remainder of the team will be selected the following week. An invitation to the Curtis Cup practice session does not guarantee selection to the eight-player USA Team that will compete in June. Players not invited will also be considered for inclusion on the team.
The Curtis Cup Match is contested by two teams of eight female amateur players, one from the United States of America and one from Great Britain and Ireland, which is comprised of England, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The USGA's International Team Selection Committee selects the USA Team, while The R&A selects the GB&I Team.
For the latest on Louisville women's golf, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's social media accounts on Twitter @UofLWGolf, Facebook /UofLWGolf, and Instagram @UofLWGolf.
