Suzy Whaley sets the bar in women’s college golf with Tar Heel Classic

Posted Mar 18, 2019
Suzy Whaley was on the beach when she called. The inaugural Tar Heel Classic, hosted by Whaley, was set to start Friday and the PGA of America president was taking advantage of her enviable office. Creating a women’s college tournament seemed natural for Whaley, who wants to see principles from the Women’s PGA Championship filter down to the college level. (Golf Week)

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