WALLASEY, United Kingdom — University of Colorado junior Ellie Gower recorded a second-place finish Thursday at the English Women's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
Gower carded a 7-under 289 at Wallasey Golf Club, a 6,275-yard, par 74 course. The field played 18 holes each of the first two days, August 17 and 18. Gower carded rounds of 77 and 73, respectively, with a pair of birdies in each round.
She advanced to the third and final day where the top 40 would play another 36 holes. Gower fired a 6-under 68 in the third round, with seven birdies, and was in fourth place overall with 18 holes remaining.