Golfers brave stormy conditions at Mount Gambier Golf Club

Only 11 ladies competed in the stableford event at the Mount Gambier Golf Club last Wednesday.

The field was completely depleted due to the thundery and wet weather, which caused the playing of the prestigious Veterans Day to be postponed.

Winning the day was Di Norman (handicap 20). Di’s split for the two nines was 14 /21= 35 points. Di registered four three pointers on the difficult back nine.

Second placing went to Rab Headlam (handicap 19) only 1 point away presenting with 13/21 = 34 points.

Rab’s 21 points included four three pointers on the back nine enabling her to win second place on a countback.

Third placing on a count back was ever consistent Faye Mainwaring (handicap 14) with 15/19=34 points.

Faye had a birdie on the 16th hole. The pro shot on the 8th hole was Penne Saffin. Second shot into the par 3 16th hole went to A Grade Faye Mainwaring and Vicki Clarke B Grade.

This Wednesday the Monthly Medal, International Bowl, 3rd round Handicap Championship, Putting and 1st round of the Winter Salver will be contested

WINTRY WINNERS: Winner Di Norman, runner up Rab Headlam and third placied Fate Mainwaring