Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Kim Eaton, who’s seeking her fifth CWGA Senior Stroke Play title, took a big step toward her goal this week by grabbing an eight-shot lead after Monday’s first round at Mariana Butte Golf Course in Loveland.
Eaton, a Mesa, Ariz., resident who last won this championship in 2013, made six birdies on Monday and fired a 5-under-par 67.
Earlier this summer, Eaton (pictured) won the CWGA Senior Match Play and now she’s seeking a 2017 sweep of the top state titles for women amateurs 50 and older. Should Eaton win on Tuesday, she’ll own 24 CWGA championships overall, leaving her one short of Carol Flenniken’s career record.
Tiffany Maurycy of Denver is Eaton’s closest pursuer heading into Tuesday’s final round. She shot a 3-over-par 75 on Monday.
Two Colorado Golf Hall of Famers “” Christie Austin of Denver and Lynn Zmistowski of Boulder, each of whom has won this championship twice “” share third place at 77 with Kelly Martin.
In all, 116 players are entered in the 36-hole championship, with competition broken up into eight flights, both gross and net.
Tuesday’s final round will begin at 9 a.m., for all competitors “” via shotgun start.
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