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Beth Ann Nichols

After Augusta National heartache, Latanna Stone and Ingrid Lindblad lead LSU to first SEC title in 30 years

Latanna Stone still can’t get over the response. Just recently the LSU junior received two letters in the mail from admirers who appreciated how she handled a tough loss at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Even that night after the round, a surprise direct message from Maria Fassi on social media had her in shock.

Fassi, of course, is one of the few people in the world who could relate, having finished runner-up at the inaugural event to Jennifer Kupcho.

“It was really almost calming to hear,” said Stone. Fassi said she wanted to crawl through the TV to give Stone a hug.

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