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Henderson Makes Run, Langevin Qualifies, at 2024 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur

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Two Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association members earned trips to the U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur, Ronda Henderson and Carrie Langevin. Henderson made it all the way to the Sweet 16, while Langevin didn’t qualify out of stroke play.

The tournament was played at Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle, Washington Sept. 21-26, 2024.

Langevin has won multiple WSNGA events and also was the 2023 Southern Highlands Club Champion, among other accolades. She also played in the 2021 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur.

Henderson was over the moon with the week and her performance. Fellow WSNGA member Regina Quintero was on her bag.

“The first thing that comes to mind is that I proved to myself that I belong out here, playing against the best amateurs in the country,” Henderson said. “I knew I did, but I had to perform for that belief to really mean something. The proof is in the pudding, right? I outscored most of the field in the two rounds of stroke play. Then I beat two players with vastly more USGA tournament experience than I have in my first two matches. In fact, I was never down in either match. And I held my own against the defending champion, only 1 -down thru 14 holes before losing.”

What occurred on her phone and off the course will never be forgotten by Henderson.

“What I will remember the most is the support and encouragement I received from my friends and golfing community,” Henderson said. “I received so many text messages congratulating me and encouraging me. It was heart warming to walk off the course having just made the cut or just played my match, open my phone, and see the overwhelming number of messages. So many of you followed me online on this journey and I am truly grateful. I plan on being back better and stronger next year!”
 
Her play will now continue to inspire her.
 
“Regarding how well I played, in match play, I was never down until the fourth hole of my 3rd match,” Henderson said. “I am a great match play player and I knew if I could make the cut, I would do well in match play. My challenge is making the cut. I feel like this was a tremendous achievement that will hopefully carry me to be more competitive in future USGA tournaments.
 
Having her friend and teammate as caddie was a secret weapon.
 
“My Saturday stroke play round was probably the best ball striking round I have ever had, but I didn’t make many putts but I finished the day T8,” Henderson said. “Sunday, I knew I was in contention to make my first cut ever at a USGA tournament (this was my 6th USGA tournament) and was feeling a bit cautious. I called a team meeting with Regina and she told me exactly what I needed to hear. Essentially, ‘If we miss the cut, do it swinging hard and hitting golf shots, not hoping to hit it. She told me to ‘get after it!.’ And I did. Regina said all the right things at the right time. That is really what I need from a caddy, which is why I don’t like to use ‘local’ caddies. They may know the golf course, but they don’t know ME. I can take my own yardage-I don’t need a caddy for that. I want a caddy who knows me, knows my tendencies, my strengths and weaknesses. Regina and I play against each other and are teammates often so she knows me. No one could have done a better job caddying for me this week.”
 

 

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