Sarah Lydic went wire-to-wire to capture her first national golf title, adding another impressive achievement to a summer résumé she has been building toward for years.
The junior from Wake Forest University entered the final round with a commanding nine-stroke lead and knew maintaining her focus would be the key to finishing the job. Lydic said she concentrated on staying committed to positive swing thoughts rather than worrying about her tendency to miss shots to the right under pressure. The arrival of her mother during the first round also brought a sense of calm that helped the Demon Deacon remain composed.