Onsite Coverage for the 2006 U.S. Amateur Championship

U.S. Amateur Championship Complete

So much for past experience - two first-time competitors in the U.S. Amateur Championship are taking home the titles.   Michelle Monk of Palm Bay, Fla., defeated Melinda Huang of Los Angeles in the finals 9 - 4 Sunday evening.  In the Men’s Division, Bill McCollim of Freedom, Pa., defeated Richard Andrews of Harvest, Ala., in the finals 11 - 8.   Both champions will advance to a pro tournament next year.

In 3rd Place in the Women’s Division was Betty Session of Atlanta.  Finishing in 3rd Place in the Men’s Division was Gary Gentry of Evansville, Ind.   In 4th Place in the Men’s Division was former U.S. Amateur Champion Robert Hall of Huntsville, Ala.   Tying for 5th Place in the Men’s Division were Jon James Jr. of Pelham, N.H., and Tim Orange of Birmingham, Ala.

Mens Division

1st Place B. McCollim	2nd Place R. Andrews	3rd Place G. Gentry	4th Place R. Hall	5th Place T. Orange	5th Place J. James Jr.

Womens Division

1st Place M. Monk	2nd Place M. Huang	3rd Place B. Sessions

U.S. Amateur Champions Michell Monk and Bill McCollim	Mens Division (from left) Robert Hall, Richard Andrews, Bill McCollim, Gary Gentry, Jon James Jr., Tim Orange not pictured	Womens Division (from left) Michell Monk and Betty Sessions Melina Huang not pictured

Headlines

	Match-up of Lone Unbeatens - The only remaining undefeated players matched-up this afternoon in both the Men’s and Women’s Divisions.
	Breaking News: U.S. Amateur Championship to Return to Atlanta in ‘07 - The APA is proud to announce that Mr. Cues II has been selected to once again host the U.S. Amateur Championship in 2007.
	Local Player Looking for Victory on Home Turf - Most of the local players at Mr. Cues II know Betty Session’s face, but the rest of the top players in the country are quickly getting to know her as well.
	Ray a Fixture at U.S. Amateur Championship - No one is quite sure how many U.S. Amateur Championship matches Mickey Ray of Brandon, Miss., has under his belt, but you can bet it’s close to a record.
	Bama Well Represented on Final Day - Four players from the state of Alabama were still alive and well in the winner’s bracket when play began early Sunday morning.
Saturday Armstrong Ousted - Sweet Revenge for Poulter Newcomer Sends Champ to One Loss Side of the Bracket Defending Champs Compete in U.S. Open Pro Championships U.S. Amateur Championship Heavyweights Square Off WPBA Player Sightings
Friday Former Champions Go Head-to-Head in 1st Round Brackets Filled With Former Champs U.S. Amateur Championship Returns to Mr. Cues II

The competition is relentless...

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