Yana Wilson, as Tiger Woods would say, “dug it out of the dirt” to earn a spot in the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open to be played at Pebble Beach July 6-9. She earned a spot by winning the 2022 U.S. Girls Junior Amateur, which she will defend later this year. Here is a first-hand look from the lens of her father as she played the infamous 18th at Pebble during a practice round. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder
Editor’s note July 12 – Wilson missed the cut with rounds of 75-82, but did beat several professionals and the experience will be invaluable as her journey progresses.
She played at Coronado High, winning a state title, and practices at Legacy Golf Club. She has committed to play college golf at Oregon.
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Earlier this year, Wilson said the exemption into the U.S. Women’s Open was going to be “unreal.”
“This year is going to be the return of the champions and I am very excited to be there,” Wilson said on Golf Channel. “It is also going to be hosted at Pebble Beach and that is unreal. That course is obviously amazing. I am very excited to play there and compete against the world’s best.”
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