Redding, Connecticut (July 15, 2025) – With two rounds in the books at the 60th Connecticut Women’s Amateur hosted by Redding Country Club Yvette O’Brien (Greenwich CC) holds a commanding lead.
With rounds of 71-72 O’Brien, a two-time Connecticut Girls’ Junior winner, sits at 1-over through two rounds and she will carry a 12-shot lead into Wednesday’s final round.
After Monday’s play was halted due to inclement weather with the TCU commit 3-over through 16 holes and tied for the lead, O’Brien wasted no time taking control of the tournament when play resumed at 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
O’Brien began her day by birdieing the par-4 17th and then she capped an even-par 71 first round by holing out for an eagle on the closing par-4 18th.
Shortly after concluding her first round, O’Brien returned to the course for her second round and despite playing the first 12 holes in 4-over she was able to extend her lead steadily throughout the round.
With her lead only growing O’Brien put an exclamation point on her day, recording three birdies in her last five holes to open up a double-digit advantage.
Playing on her home course, Arabella Lopez rebounded in the second round and she is in a tie for second place at 13-over with Laniah Moffett (CC of Waterbury) and Mia Rodgers (Fairview CC). The top five is rounded out by Cindy Cao (eClub of Connecticut) in fifth place at 16-over.
The top 24 players and ties made the cut and will play in the final round of the 60th Connecticut Women’s Amateur. Play on Wednesday is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut Women’s Amateur is one of 20 championships conducted by the Connecticut State Golf Association. The CSGA functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and conducts over 60 Championships, Qualifiers, and One Day Tournaments throughout the year.
