PENOLA WOMEN’S GOLF REPORT ON CHAMPIONSHIPS

The weather conditions presented a challenge to the competitors in the women’s championships with cold, windy conditions and showers during the day.

The open championships between Judith Georgeson and Claire Mossop over 36 holes was an even contest with seasoned competitor Judith winning the event on the 34th hole 3 and 2. The game see sawed all day with no-one having more than a 3 hole advantage.

Claire Larkin and Lee-Anne Medhurst had an epic battle in the B Grade. They were all square after 18 holes and Claire managed to take a 2 hole advantage in the last 9 with Lee-Anne unable to bridge that gap. They finished on the 26th hole with Claire winning 2 and 1.

Liz Copping has just returned to golf after years of absence and she met consistent golfer Margaret Murray in the C Grade.

This resulted in a win for Liz 3 and 2.

All the matches were evenly contested and the competitors were presented with bottles of wine by Matt Stephenson on behalf of sponsor Patrick of Coonawarra.

Marg Murray runner up C grade, Liz Copping Winner C grade, Claire Larkin winner B Grade, Judith Georgeson Winner Open, Claire Mossop runner up Open