Nicastro Wins 94th Women’s State Amateur Championship
6.25.26 | Women's Golf
OXFORD, Ala. – Samford rising senior Gabi Nicastro won the 94th Alabama Women's State Amateur Championship, played at Cider Ridge Golf Club, Tuesday through Thursday.
Nicastro finished with a three-round score of nine-under par 207 (74-67-66) to tie with Courtney Grace for first place. Nicastro then won a playoff with Grace to take the championship. This marks the second time Nicastro has won the Women's State Amateur Championship as she won the event in 2024, following her freshman season at Samford.
Winning the Women's State Amateur qualifies Nicastro for the U.S. Women's Amateur. The U.S. Women's Amateur will be held August 4-9, at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee.
Samford's Anne Reaves Skinner also played in the tournament, placing 22nd in the 36-team field. She shot a three-round total of 243 (84-84-75).
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Nicastro finished with a three-round score of nine-under par 207 (74-67-66) to tie with Courtney Grace for first place. Nicastro then won a playoff with Grace to take the championship. This marks the second time Nicastro has won the Women's State Amateur Championship as she won the event in 2024, following her freshman season at Samford.
Winning the Women's State Amateur qualifies Nicastro for the U.S. Women's Amateur. The U.S. Women's Amateur will be held August 4-9, at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee.
Samford's Anne Reaves Skinner also played in the tournament, placing 22nd in the 36-team field. She shot a three-round total of 243 (84-84-75).
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford women's golf, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordWomensGolf (Facebook), @SamfordWomensGolf (Instagram) and @SamfordWGolf (Twitter).
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