Glory for Gloria

March Monthly Medal decided

Last week was the first round of the monthly medal competition for 2023.

With a good field of 43 players Mount gambier Golf Club’s only lady life member still playing competitive golf in Gloria Lennon, was the very popular winner of the monthly medal.

She had a great score of nett 67, winning Division 2, two strokes ahead of Linda Boylan on 69.

This was also the first qualifying round of the handicap championship which is played over seven rounds.

Andrea Pegler was the winner in Division 1 with a nett 71 followed closely by Jennette Braun on 72.

A putting competition is held on all monthly medal days and that was won by Heather Teakle with only 28 putts.

Novelty prizes for nearest the pins were won by Helen Gregory, Vicki Clarke and Sharran Waters.

The pro shot on the 8th hole was won by Leanne Hunt.

MARCH 18 RESULTS Twenty-one ladies took to the course on Saturday for a par round.

Jill Johnson was a clear winner with 4 up on a course that was in great condition all set up for the Seniors PGA.

Sue Coulter was the next best with 1 up and Vicki Clarke 3rd on a count back with square.

The Pennant season started on Monday with 2 teams representing our club one in A Grade and one in Division 1.

POPULAR MONTHLY MEDAL WINNER: Captain Jan Shanahan presenting Gloria Lennon with her monthly medal.