Dade City teen golfer Bailey Shoemaker made her professional debut, playing in the 2022 Women’s US Open from June 2 through June 5 at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club is a country club in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
The 17-year-old senior, who is committed to play collegiate golf at the University of Southern California, finished tied at 48th, with a combined score of 293 (9 over par).
Shoemaker played well in the first three rounds, however, seemed to struggle in the final round on June 5 when she shot an 8-over-par 79. Her best round came on Day 2 when she shot a 1-under 70.
Shoemaker, who does virtual schooling in Pasco County, also plays on the East Coast Women’s Pro Golf Tour (ECWPGT), a golf association that helps prepare amatuer and former collegiate golfers for the Epson Tour — the Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA — and, of course, the LPGA.
