Ashby back on podium

Countback stableford victory to Josie Ashby

What a difference a week makes from mid teens the previous week to a maximum of 30 for the stableford competition the women played at the Blue Lake Golf Club last Wednesday.

It was a welcome return for Josie Ashby in the Division One winning circle after signing for 37 points to take the top Blue Lake Golf Club voucher but not until she survived a three-way countback from Annette Ford and Karen Panagopoulos all returning scores of 37 points.

Ashby off 21 had splits of 15/22 the back nine proving very beneficial with pars on the 12th, 14th and 15th resulting in three – three-pointers.

Ford, off 25, had two consistent nines of 18/19 that included 1one three-pointer on the front nine and a par on the par five 4th hole, it was her back-nine that saved the day with pars on the 11th and 14th with unfortunately a wipe on the 17th.

Panagopoulos, off 25, did things in reverse, her score of 23 on the front nine scoring six three pointers that gave her a head start she would have confidently gone to the back nine but a few too many double bogeys and only one three pointer was a disappointing 15 points for Panagopoulos.

Lucy Richards, after second placing the previous week, topped Division Two this outing with a sizzling 40 points.

Off a 38 handicap, Richards made good use of it going out scoring 21 points from three- three- pointers as well as a four-pointer on the 5th hole and a wipe on the 7th.

The back nine score of 19 also included three three-pointers and a four-pointer on the dog leg 15th.

Lesley McPherson off 31 faced a count-back from Lee Anderson off 45 after both signing for 39 points before collecting second place voucher.

McPherson had splits of 19/20 and included six – three-pointers.

A four on the 10th resulted in four points. Anderson also used her handicap very well scoring 22 points on the front nine and 17 on the back.

Her card showed seven three pointers and two four pointers and would have rued what could have been with three wipes on her card.

Nearest to the pin 2nd shot on the 14th winners were Josie Ashby (Div 1) and Lucy Richards (Div 2).

Karen Panagopoulos won the pro shot on the 5th and the best back nine winners were Ashby 22 points and McPherson 20 points.

Ferret prizes were given to Jenny Johnson 2nd and Dianne Allen 15th. A four ball better ball will be played Wednesday sponsored by Swallow Drive Meats.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 RESULTS

Jorja Morale off 26 was on fire and will be facing the handicapper before her next outing.

Morale had splits of 20/19 from seven- three-pointers that included pars on the 5th, 14th and 15th and no wipes.

Karen Panagopoulos is in a purple patch and played to her 26 handicap gathering 36 ppints with splits of 18/18.

A par on the 1st and 13th and no wipes finished the day in style. 3rd placing was Helen Stratford off 23 had a good front nine 20 point score but faulted on the back only able to register 14 points. Stratford did pick up a ball for the best-front score.

The 2022 Presentation Night is this Friday so please ring the Blue Lake Golf Club to make a booking.

STABLEFORD PODIUM: Division

1 winners – Annette Ford, Josie Ashby & Karen Panagopoulos with Division 2 winners – Lee Anderson, Lesley McPherson & Lucy Richards