Texas Women's Open At Eastern Hills CC Presented by Cutter & Buck, Iron Horse Safety Specialists, Prestige Wine Cellars, Sheils Winnubst Law Firm, Tin Star Services, Inc., and TMAK, INC. Eastern Hills Country Club - Garland, Texas Wednesday, June 25 - Thursday, June 26, 2008
	Final Results Pro-Am Results Sponsor Information

 

FIFTEEN-YEAR OLD AMATEUR TANYA WADHWA SHOOTS A
FINAL ROUND 67 TO CAPTURE THE TEXAS WOMEN’S OPEN BY ONE

Fifteen-year old amateur Tanya Wadhwa of McKinney, Texas fired a three-under par round of 67 to win the Texas Women’s Open by one shot.  Tanya began the day two shots behind leaders Jennifer Park and Marilyn Hardy; however she quickly made up those shots on her front nine with birdies on holes three and five.  The back nine proved even better for the young amateur with three birdies, one of which was on number eighteen to claim the Championship.  Adrienne McDonald of The Golf Channel’s Big Break Ka’anapali was the low professional, finishing in second place for the overall Championship and taking home a check for $2,000.00.  Defending champion, Shannon Fish, shot the low round of the tournament, 66, to finish at one-over par to claim second place amateur honors while also finishing third overall.  Anna Schultz of Rockwall, Texas finished in a tie with Carrie Morris of Tyler, Texas for third place amateur honors.  Schultz shot a final round 69 to Morris’s 71 to claim third place amateur honors.           

The 36-hole stroke play event featured a field of 108 top playing professionals and amateurs competing at Eastern Hills Country Club located in Garland, Texas.  The 6,104-yard, par 70 layout has played host to the Texas Women’s Open since 2001.

The 31 professionals in the field are competed for a share of the $10,000.00 purse with the professional champion taking home $2,000.00 for first place.  The top three amateurs were also recognized and awarded crystal trophies for their outstanding play. 

The 2008 Texas Women’s Open at Eastern Hills Country Club benefited the New Beginning Center in Garland.  The center exists to foster an environment of safety, support and respect for families affected by domestic violence.  The vision of the New Beginning Center is to promote social change that will lead to the elimination of domestic violence.

The 2008 Texas Women’s Open at Eastern Hills Country Club was presented by Cutter & Buck, Eastern Hills Country Club, Iron Horse Safety Specialties, Prestige Wine Cellars, Sheils Winnubst Law Firm, Tin Star Services, Inc. and TMAK, INC.

 

 

Eastern Hills Country Club

Eastern Hills Country Club is the host club for the tournament. Eastern Hills Country Club is known for its focus on women’s golf, making the club a friendly golfing environment for women. The members are actively involved in ensuring a successful tournament for the players and the gallery.  Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard, Eastern Hills Country Club is Garland’s most prestigious private club. Founded in 1954, Eastern Hills boasts a Ralph Plummer designed 18-hole golf course, 5,000 square foot putting green with practice facility, six-lighted tennis courts, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, and a comfortable clubhouse for casual and elegant dining. Since 2001 Eastern Hills Country Club has been home to the Texas Women’s Open.