Melanie Green wins Women's British Amateur for first American victory in 28 years

Melanie Green became the first American in 28 years to win the Women’s British Amateur, making birdie on two of the last three holes for a 2-up victory over Lorna McClymont of Scotland in a see-saw match at Portmarnock. Green, a 22-year-old from New York and recent University of South Florida graduate, rallied from 4 down through eight holes at the start to square the 36-hole match after the morning session. Then it was McClymont to had to come back from a 3-down deficit.

Melanie Green wins Women's British Amateur for first American victory in 28 years

Melanie Green wins Women's British Amateur for first American victory in 28 years

Melanie Green wins Women's British Amateur for first American victory in 28 years

Melanie Green wins Women's British Amateur for first American victory in 28 years

Melanie Green wins Women's British Amateur for first American victory in 28 years