2022 CHAMPIONSHIP

The 15-year-old, who is a NYSGA eClub - Capital District member, was tied with the MET PGA Junior Golf Club’s Lauren Peter at nine-under heading to the 18th tee. Swedick found the green with her tee shot while Peter ended up in the sand to the right of the green.

Peter escaped the bunker and left herself with a manageable putt to save par, but her attempt slid just to the right of the hole, and she tapped in for bogey.

Swedick, who had left her birdie attempt just short, tapped in a two-footer for par and a state title in her first NYSGA event.

“I really wanted to win this tournament, but I try to stick to one shot at a time,” Swedick said. “It’s obviously tough because this is such an amazing tournament and Lauren [Peter] is such an amazing competitor.”

Swedick came into Tuesday’s final round with a one-stroke lead over Peter, but the two players exchanged the lead throughout the day. Entering the final nine holes, Peter had a stroke advantage over Swedick. The Albany Academy student converted a birdie on 10, bogeyed 11, then birdied 12 to square the score up