Indiana Women’s Golf Association
YORKTOWN, IN (July 22-24). The 2024 Indiana Women’s State Amateur Championship concluded on July 24 at The Players Club at Woodland Trails after three days of intense competition among a field of 62 players, Chloe Johnson emerged victorious in a thrilling playoff.
Chloe Johnson held a two-stroke lead over her twin sister Faith Johnson and Madi Dabagia heading into the final round. The tournament saw steady play until a storm cell halted action at 1:12 PM. After a weather delay, play resumed at 2:45 PM and the lead group on the 9th tee.
On the impact of the rain delay, C. Johnson said, “The rain delay makes it a little bit tight coming back out.”
Chloe and Dabagia were tied for the day on the scorecard, but Chloe maintained her two-stroke advantage.
Chloe Johnson, misses her putt on 18 green in regulation
Madi Dabagia, misses her putt on 18 green in regulation
On the back nine, Chloe faced challenges with bogeys on holes 12 and 16, allowing Dabagia to draw even. Heading into the final two holes, the tension was high. Both players executed strong drives and excellent second shots on the 18th green, but narrowly missed birdie putts, forcing a sudden-death playoff.
The playoff began on the first hole, where both players made par.
On the second playoff hole, Chloe’s approach left her with an 8-foot putt, while Dabagia faced a tricky 15-footer. Chloe narrowly missed her birdie putt, but tapped in for par.
Dabagia’s par attempt missed from five feet, sealing Chloe’s victory in the 2024 Women’s State Amateur Championship.
Chloe Johnson and Madi Dabagia welcome a hug to end the two playoff holes, with Johnson victorious
“It was a lot of fun today,” Chloe remarked about the final round. “In the last two groups, we had four Indiana players, so that was really cool. I don’t like to beat my teammates, but it was good to see everyone play well this week.”
Chloe let a two stroke lead go, and had to fight in the playoff, discussing her struggles, she noted, “Just around the greens. I made bogeys when I missed them, and I just couldn’t get up and down very easily. Luckily the course was short enough to have lots of wedges in.”
Reflecting on her win, Chloe said, “Coming back to Indiana for college last year and then coming to this tournament and winning it. It just makes me feel like I’m making Indiana proud again.”
About the IGA and IWGA
The IGA is one of 59 allied golf associations as recognized by the USGA and administers the USGA handicap and course rating system, serves as a clearing house for the rules of golf and runs amateur championships for both men and women.
The IWGA exists to promote the game of golf while maintaining the traditions and integrity of the game to women amateur players throughout the state of Indiana.