Higgins on song at Lucindale

Wagner also posts strong score in stableford event

Last week’s stableford competition was generously sponsored by Brad’s Building. The Lucindale Country Club members are very grateful having Brad Maloney’s sponsorship again this season. Prizes were presented by his grandmother Audrey Brooker, who is dearly treasured by all at the club. Ideal conditions and a magnificent course enticed 21 players and some great results.

Congratulations to A Grade winner, Karena Higgins with 40 sensational Stableford points which included six pars and one birdie. Karena played precision plus also winning NTP on both 12th and 16th holes. Runner up was Jacki Baker with 39 points, a fantastic score and normally a winning one.

Anne Wagner won B Grade with a brilliant score of 38 points and runner up was Issie Carracher with 35, with all the players thrilled inspirational Issie was back swinging both freely and well this season. It was also really heartening to see one of our beginner golfers playing well. Karen Gould played her first 18 holes of golf finishing with a creditable score of 33 points, 20 on last 9 holes.

Nearest to the Pin on the 3rd was won by Meg Watson and Sharon Clothier who repeated cited ‘I can’t play golf’ won B Grade NTP on the 16th hole. Ball rundown to Rachel Smith (37pts), Michelle Justin (36pts), Sharon Clothier (34pts) & Karen Gould.

The 57th Easter Tennis Tournament at the Lucindale Country Club begins this Good Friday thanks to the efforts of the hard working committee, who will ensure all participants enjoy a wonderful weekend. Any interested golfers are invited to play in Friday’s Ambrose competition (Mixed, Ladies & Men) kindly sponsored by Aqua Steel at 11.30am & don’t forget fun Night golf is also on Good Friday. The Easter Cup commences at 11.30am on Saturday, it’s a Stableford competition kindly sponsored by Kuti Shack, Goolwa and Osborn Mechanical, everyone is very welcome.

This week’s competition is the first round of Laurel Wreath which is a Women’s Statewide event played in one division only and began in 1926 to encourage matchplay.

There will also be a stableford competition for golfers unable to play in the Laurel Wreath.

STABLEFORD PODIUM: Karena Higgins, Jacki Baker, Audrey Brooker, Anne Wagner & Issie Carracher