We were honored to see Deseret News profile Ali Mulhall ahead of the 118th Utah Women’s State Amateur, a home-state stage where she’s making waves with both performance and promise.
We were honored to see Deseret News profile Ali Mulhall ahead of the 118th Utah Women’s State Amateur — a home-state stage where she’s making waves with both performance and promise. Check out the full piece here:
Teenager Ali Mulhall a favorite to win Utah Women’s State Amateur — Deseret News Deseret News
What the Feature Captures
- The article frames Ali’s debut in the Utah Women’s State Amateur as a full circle moment, having long competed in junior golf in the state. Deseret News
- It notes that she’s just turned 19 and has already posted 350 tournament wins — a feat that raises eyebrows even in elite amateur circles. Deseret News
- Ali’s approach is thoughtful: she emphasizes staying process-oriented, avoiding expectations, and taking it day-by-day. Deseret News
- She mentions her plan to turn professional later in the year, entering LPGA Q-School in August. Deseret News
- There’s also context about her life in Utah — training, giving junior clinics, working with Black Desert Resort (where she is a sponsored athlete) — and how that local base continues to be meaningful. Deseret News
From Preview to Performance
As the tournament unfolded, Ali lived up to the attention:
- In the stroke-play qualifying round, she tied for medalist honors with a 7-under 65, earning the No. 1 seed heading into match play. Deseret News
- She advanced through the early match play rounds with clarity and composure. Deseret News
- In the final match, Ali faced Utah golf legend Kelsey Chugg in a close, emotional battle. Chugg edged out the win 1-up to claim her sixth State Amateur title. Deseret News
Even in a narrow finish, Ali showed grit, maturity, and a grounding in her journey.
This feature mattered to us because it demonstrated how Ali’s path connects to her roots — the local courses, the Utah golf community, and the support of fans who’ve watched her grow. From that preview moment to standing on the final green, Ali showed up.