From the ArcaMax Publishing, Women Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/women/s-563192-761821
BRASELTON, Ga. (UPI) -- Amanda Blumenherst was selected for the third
consecutive year as the winner of the Nancy Lopez Award given to the
outstanding female amateur golfer.
Blumenherst, the reigning U.S. Women's Amateur champion, is a
three-time national player of the year and led Duke to the NCAA
women's golf title in 2006 and 2007. She graduated from Duke recently
and turned professional in May.
"Winning the Nancy Lopez Award for the third year in a row is an
incredible honor," said Blumenherst. "I am so excited to have
accomplished this, especially because Nancy Lopez has been my role
model since I started playing golf. To win an award which includes her
name and that she believes in so much is an amazing honor and
achievement. It is an excellent way to conclude my amateur career."
She won a vote of committee members from the American Junior Golf
Association, Georgia State Golf Association and Atlanta Classic
Foundation. Previous winners include Lorena Ochoa, Paula Creamer and
Morgan Pressel. The award was first given in 2000.
No player before Blemenherst, who also won in 2007 and 2008, won the
Nancy Lopez Award more than once.