Brooke Biermann never hesitated.

The 2021 Lafayette High grad and former Michigan State University golf standout turned in the performance of a lifetime last week in the 125th U.S. Women's Amateur tournament at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon.

Biermann finished as runner-up in a field that featured more than 150 of the best non-professional women's golfers from around the world.

"It was probably the highest level of golf I've ever played," the 22-year-old Biermann said, "especially with the challenges of the course."

Her father, Bill, who caddied for Brooke during the six-day affair, said it was his daughter's finest moment.

"To date, this is her biggest accomplishment," Bill said. "No doubt."

Brooke won five successive match play contests before falling to Megha Ganne of

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