In 1997, Witch Hollow was home to the U.S. Women’s Open Championship captured by Alison Nicholas. More than 30,000 spectators were on hand when Nicholas and the favored Nancy Lopez came to the final hole. Lopez was one shot behind and knew she needed a birdie to force a playoff, but she failed to get it when her 15-foot downhill putt slid past the hole. Nicholas sank a three-footer for par and the title. Though perhaps the most memorable hole of that final round was the 501-yard fourth where Nicholas sank a 56-yard wedge shot for an eagle. It was a day of women’s golf not soon to be forgotten.