Maya McVey Goes Undefeated to Claim the 2025 Arizona Women's Match Play Championship

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – After three days of intense inter-pod match play followed by a day of single-elimination bracket play, three champions were crowned at the 2025 Arizona Women’s Match Play Championship, hosted at Gainey Ranch Golf Club.

The Open Division featured a competitive field of 16 participants, each playing for a top spot in their respective pods to advance to the final day. Maya McVey emerged as a standout performer, finishing pod play with a perfect 3 points. She joined Kate Connolly, Chloe Tarkany, and Brooke McGlasson in the semi-final bracket. McVey continued her strong play by defeating defending champion Kate Connolly (5 & 3) in the semifinals. In the championship match, McVey faced off against McGlasson and clinched the win with a decisive 3 & 2 victory.

Maya McVey hits a tee shot during the Open Division championship match. (Photo by McKinely Burnett)

The Senior Division delivered a thrilling finale as Susan Wooster and Suzi Spotleson battled all the way to the 18th green. With the match tied coming down the stretch, Spotleson drained a clutch putt to go one-up and secure her place as the 2025 Senior Division Champion. In the Field Division, played under net scoring, Jordan Cassidy navigated a competitive field of 14 players to reach the final match against Lynn Rodriguez. Cassidy stayed consistent and finished strong to claim a two-up victory and the division title.

Jordan Cassidy (left) & Suzi Spotleson (right) pose with their Arizona Women's Match Play trophies. (Photos by McKinley Burnett)