THE Mount Gambier Golf Club women held an Opening Day last week, with 59 players attending, including members and others who have recently been under instruction of Helen Gregory and Kerry Pedlar
the group participated in a nine-hole or 18-hole ambrose competition, with the emphasis on fun.
Teams of three or four players ventured out on the fairways and greens to test their skills under the “Get Into Golf” initiative through Golf Australia.
Community instructor Kerry Pedlar has worked with a group of women over a five-week period.
“The ladies have really learnt the basics well over a short period and it was a great chance for them to participate in a fun competition and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves,” Pedlar said.
For anyone interested in taking up golf, another four-week training period run by Pedlar will commence in May and enquiries can be made to the Mount Gambier Golf Club on 8725 7739.
The nine-hole ambrose winning team included president Mary Kentish, Chris Lawrence, Leone McDonough and Chris Ciavatta with a score of 19-1/4 nett.
Runners-up were Sue McPherson, Helen Gregory, Debbie Burston and Jill Gilmore with nett 23-1/2 nett.
The eighteen hole ambrose winning team included Pedlar, Pauline Paterson, Trudi Johnson and Sue Szorpory with nett 55-7/8 nett, while current members Jennifer Van Rijthoven, Di O’Donnell and Libby Furner were runners-up with 62-1/8 nett.
Golfer and Non Golfer prizes were presented for nearest the pin on the eighth hole and respective winners were Sue McPherson and Robyn Williams.
The straightest drive on the third hole was won by Helen Heaver in the golfer category, while Trudi Johnson took the prize for the non-golfer.
Presentations, raffles and afternoon tea concluded a successful and enjoyable day.
Meanwhile, perfect conditions prevailed on Saturday when 20 women played a stableford competition.
Heather Barry and Lois Harvey were in the same group and both players played consistently throughout the round, scoring one under their handicap.
Despite having 18/19 and 19/18 splits respectively, a strong finish on the homeward nine assisted Barry with her 37 points to claim the winning voucher from Harvey on a count-back. The pro shot on the eighth hole went to Carol Davis, while the nearest to pin on the 16th went to Camilla Knowles.
Ball rundown winners were Hope Bliss, Knowles, Lorraine Stratford, Janina Morrison, Yvonne Shirley and Carol Davis.
