October
3 ,
2003
2004 U.S. Women's
Open: A History of The Orchards
When Laurie Priest,
Mount Holyoke's director of athletics, announced to the
College community that the United States Golf Association wanted
to hold the 2004 U.S. Women's Open at Mount Holyoke's
golf course, The Orchards, people were stunned and thrilled.
The Open is the world's most prestigious women's
championship, drawing players such as Annika Sorenstam and
Karrie Webb and prime-time television coverage across the globe.
How could The Orchards attract such a huge sports event? Simple:
It's one of the best golf courses in the country. more>
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