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ESTABROOK, Edith
ESTABROOK, Edith. In 1935 Estabrook became the youngest contestant to win the Iowa Women's Golf championship. The daughter of Louis Estabrook who founded BUNKER HILL GOLF COURSE, Edith went on to repeat her championship play in 1936, 1937, and 1939.
In 1939 Estabrook won the Closed Western Women's Golf Championship. Her score was the largest winning margin in the thirty-nine year history of the event. Estabrook's victory earned her a diamond studded ring containing a watch. She was also given possession of the W. A. Alexander Cup for one year.
IOWA STATE WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONS (1)
1936 – At West Okoboji Golf Club, Milford, IA Champion: Miss Edith Estabrook
1937 – At Sunnyside Country Club, Mason City, IA Champion: Miss Edith Estabrook
1939 – At Cedar Rapids Country Club, Cedar Rapids, IA Champion: Miss Edith Estabrook
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Source:
1. "Former Iowa State Women's Amateur Champions," Online: http://www.iowagolf.org/WomensGolf/History/WomensAmateur/Iowa%20Womens%20Amateur%20Champions.pdf