Met Extra JuneDeakins Dials Up Victory

Deakins Dials Up Victory

On June 16-17, the Women’s Met Amateur Championship debuted its new format as a 54-hole event, with winner Olivia Deakins of Ardsley Country Club making the most of the now multi-day event.
After a 4-over 77 in the opening round, Deakins was dialed in on the final 36-hole day. The 20-year-old carded a championship-low 4-under 69 in the morning followed by a 2-under 71 on Tuesday afternoon, turning a five-shot deficit into a two-shot victory.
“I didn’t put too much pressure on myself to win the tournament,” said Deakins, who competed for three years at Saint Leo University and will close her collegiate career at the University of Minnesota. “I knew I had the game to come out here and play well and went out there and had fun. It’s an honor to join the amazing women who have won this event. I hope to come back and defend my title next year.”Deakins tallied 12 birdies on the final day, leading her to a championship-best 15 over the two days.
The Women’s Met Amateur was previously contested as a one-day, 18-hole stroke play event. As a multi-day, 54-hole championship, it is now eligible to be a World Amateur Golf Ranking point-receiving event. This year’s field had 63 registrants – nearly 20 more than 2024 – and featured 10 players that competed in the 2024 U.S. Women’s Mid-Am.
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