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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 43071, member: 636"] American golfer Farah O'Keefe faces Spain's Paula Martin Sampedro for the Women's Amateur Championship title at Nairn. The 20-year-old American ranks eighth worldwide and could give America back-to-back wins after last year's victory. Martin Sampedro sits 12th on world rankings and hopes to become Spain's first champion since 2009. Both players earned their spots through dramatic semifinal matches on Scotland's tough coastal course. Rain and wind made the already difficult links course even more challenging for competitors. O'Keefe staged an amazing comeback against Canadian Tillie Claggett after trailing by four holes with five remaining. Claggett started strong with birdie-eagle-birdie but collapsed late with bogeys on three final holes. O'Keefe tied the match on the 18th hole and won with a 12-foot birdie putt during extra play. The American golfer proved she could overcome any deficit through mental toughness and determination. Her fighting spirit carried her through when many players would have given up hope. Martin Sampedro defeated Italy's Caterina Don with precise bunker shots and steady putting throughout their semifinal. The Spanish player maintained her lead from early holes and closed out the match on the 16th green. Her friend Paula Francisco caddied after losing to Martin Sampedro during morning quarterfinal action. Both finalists showed excellent golf skills despite harsh weather conditions at the Scottish venue. The championship match promises exciting competition between two talented young players. [/QUOTE]

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