Ashley Lam secures victory at the 120th Utah Women’s State Amateur

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Ashley Lam secures victory at the 120th Utah Women’s State Amateur

Summary

Ashley Lam won the 120th Utah Women’s State Amateur championship by defeating Kelsey Chugg 1 up at Oakridge Country Club on July 23, 2026. Lam established a lead multiple times, but Chugg rebounded each time, including a remarkable comeback from a three-hole deficit to even the match. The final hole saw Lam regain her composure, sticking a wedge shot within five feet of the hole for the win. Lam's first championship victory grants her entry into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur next month, marking a significant milestone in her amateur career.

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By the Numbers

•Lam wins 120th Utah Women’s State Amateur at Oakridge Country Club.
•Defeated Kelsey Chugg 1 up in the championship match.
•Lam led several times but faced a strong challenge from Chugg.
•Her win earns an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur.
•Chugg drops to a record of 45-9 in State Am finals.

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11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Spurred on by her brother and Bruno Mars, Taylorsville’s Ashley Lam wins 120th Utah Women’s State Amateur

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In one of the closest Women's State Amateur championship matches ever, Taylorsville's Ashley Lam defeated Kelsey Chugg 1 up at Oakridge Country Club
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