A FUN team event in the form of a Gentsomes was played at the Mount Gambier Golf Club last Wednesday in perfect conditions.
Playing members Janina Morrison and Carol Smith sponsored the popular three-person event which saw the team of women’s president Mary Kentish, Anne Headlam and Heather Barry claim the prizes with a score of 91 points.
The team of Betty McKechnie, Bernie Jennings and Janina Morrison finished runner-up with 86 points.
Ball run down winners were Lizzie Clements, Helen Gregory and Jan Shanahan with 83 points, along with Faye Mainwaring, Vicki Clark and Jess Parsons with 82 points on a count-back.
Kentish played the par 3 holes in regulation and claimed the pro shot on the eighth with her drive.
Nearest the pin for their second shot on the sixth hole was Anne Headlam in A Grade, Vicki Clark B Grade and Kentish in C Grade.
The first event for this year’s spring tournament was held last Thursday when 13 pairs of women, including visitors from Portland and Hamilton contested the four ball better ball against par event.
The course was in good condition, with the fairways producing some run and perfect weather prevailed.
Each year players have a chance to win a pair of golf shoes and the winning combination of Helen Gregory and Rose Hunt claimed the honour with a top score of 9-up.
Runners-up were long-hitters Carol Davis and Helen McIntyre with 6-up, just nudging out Jess Parsons and Camilla Knowles on a count-back.
The second day of the tournament on Saturday was a stableford event and 18 women played their round in perfect spring conditions.
Morrison, who has been consistently in the place-getters lately, added another trophy to her collection when she won with 37 points.
Morrison’s card had a bit of everything, including a birdie on the 16th hole.
Parsons, another consistent place-getter, was two shots behind, finishing with 35 points for the runner-up prize.
