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Todd Milles has been with The News Tribune since 1994, covering local colleges, high schools, auto racing, Washington State and golf. You will find news and observations on Pacific Northwest courses and updates on local standouts on this blog.
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The News Tribune's golf blog
Monday, August 11th, 2008
Posted by Todd Milles @ 10:08:46 am

Erynee Lee is OK with losing to one of the best amateurs in the United States.

And a national champion, too.

Amanda Blumenherst had not trailed at all at the U.S. Women's Amateur at Eugene Country Club, until coming up against the 15-year-old from Silverdale in the semifinals Saturday.

Blumenherst ended up rallying for a 3-and-2 victory, setting up her Sunday showdown against Azahara Munoz, whom she defeated, 2-and-1, in the finals.

Lee noted she has discovered the gold standard of amateur golf, and will work hard to reach it.

"Her game really taught me a lot," Lee said in an interview Saturday. "The fact that she is a long hitter, now I am going to work a little harder to hit it longer too. I was a little nervous playing against her side by side, but from the very first tee I was confident that I was going to do well today."

Categories: Local golfers, NW courses