Junior "JERSEY GIRL"Girl Golfers Lead the way at USGA STATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

NEW JERSEY WINS 2013 USGA WOMEN’S STATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Florida Finishes Second; Alice Chen, Bryana Nguyen Share Medalist Honors

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Tara Fleming, of Jersey City, N.J., kept her team grounded in the final round at NCR Country Club, advising them to stay calm and enjoy the moment. Fleming shot a 9-over 82 on Thursday in New Jersey's victory. (USGA/Chris Keane)

By Christina Lance, USGA
September 19, 2013

KETTERING, Ohio – Led by a record-setting three days from 17-year-old Alice Chen, New Jersey captured a three-stroke victory over Florida at the 2013 USGA Women’s State Team Championship, conducted at the par-73, 6,153-yard South Course at NCR Country Club. It is the state’s first victory in the 10-year championship history, besting a previous high of seventh in 2011.

“To be in this position right now was not even in my scope of reference,” said New Jersey’s playing captain Tara Fleming, 46, of Jersey City. “These young ladies are such great players and it's just a thrill to be in their company.”