Wellesley golfer nearly wins US Women’s Senior Amateur championship

Wellesley’s Pam Kuong fell just short of winning the US Women’s Senior Amateur golf championship Thursday in Nashville. Karen Garcia came from behind to seal a 1-up victory in the tournament, for women 50 or older.

An all-around athlete, Kuong was a record-holding swimmer at Wellesley High in the late 1970s. When not golfing, Kuong works as a senior VP at Bank of America.

Perhaps next year Kuong can grab the title right here in Wellesley — the tournament will take place at Wellesley Country Club.

"Losing isn't fun, but losing to you is fine." – Pamela Kuong to longtime friend and mentor Karen Garcia. pic.twitter.com/9TapQDFwAA

— USGA (@USGA) October 1, 2015