Cara Beth Lee Breaks Into Top 15: Cara Beth Lee has surged to No. 14 on the APP/AARP Champions Tour Women’s Doubles rankings following her gold medal win at the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open. Partnering with Karin Ptaszek-Kochis, the duo claimed the title with a thrilling three-game final, marking Lee’s biggest career move on the 50+ tour.
Gold Medal Finish in New York City
At the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open, a Tier I event held last weekend, Cara Beth Lee and Karin Ptaszek-Kochis topped the women’s doubles division. The pair battled through a competitive final and secured the title with a three-game win over top-seeded Lee Whitwell and Christie Domoracki.
This victory not only gave Lee her first gold of the season but also pushed her into the Top 15 of the APP/AARP Champions Tour rankings.
Updated Champions Tour Rankings
With results from all recent 2025 APP Champions Tour events now included, the current Women’s Doubles rankings are:
Lee Whitwell – 6450 points
Nathalie Bagby – 3580 points
Karin Kochis – 3450 points
Lisa Alipaz – 3180 points
Angela Simon – 2670 points
Cara Beth Lee now sits at No. 14, a career high.
Other Major Movers in the Rankings
Several other standout players have climbed the rankings following their NYC performances:
Spencer Moorman (#9)
Tamara Steele (#15)
Ginny Purdy (#16)
Alia Main (#28)
Chrishawn Spackman (#34)
Next Tour Stop: APP Newport Beach Open
The next challenge for these elite women’s players will be the $150,000 APP Newport Beach Open in Southern California, scheduled for July 2–6. As a Tier I event, it offers high stakes and valuable ranking points, setting the stage for more movement in the standings.
What This Means for the Season Ahead
Beth Lee’s rise to No. 14 signals her arrival as a serious contender in the women’s division of the APP Champions Tour. With strong partners like Karin Ptaszek-Kochis and confidence from a major win, Lee is one to watch heading into the second half of the season. The race for the top spots continues to heat up, especially with events like Newport Beach still to come.
News in Brief: Cara Beth Lee Breaks Into Top 15
Cara Beth Lee wins gold with Karin Ptaszek-Kochis at the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open, beating Lee Whitwell and Christie Domoracki in the final. She rises to No. 14 in the APP/AARP Champions Tour Women’s Doubles rankings. Next stop: APP Newport Beach Open, July 2–6.
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