Pegler claims the second stroke round of the Olympic Trophy at Mount Gambier

A field of 41 lady golfers competed in the 2nd Stroke Round of the Olympic Trophy – sponsored by Limestone Holdings – at the Mount Gambier Golf Club last Wednesday, played in heavy and rainy conditions.

In Division 1, Andrea Pegler (handicap 19) continued her good form and took out first placing with one under her Handicap and registered Nett 72. Andrea had a really consistent round with a great 44 off the stick on the front nine and followed up with 47 on the difficult back nine, totalling 91 off the stick.

Only one shot behind and in second place was Helen Gregory (handicap 16) with a Nett 73. Helen played the back nine exceptionally well with 42 off the stick, which included a birdie on the Par 5 17th Hole.

In Division 2, Jill Johnson (handicap 35) is hitting her potential and won 1st place with a consistent 65/55 = Nett 74.

Once again Lizzie Clements (handicap 37) posted a good score of Nett 77 with her split being 56/58 for the nines.

Due to the large field the ball rundown went to nine ladies ranging from Nett 74 – Nett 80. Heather Barry won the Pro Shot on the Par 3, 8th Hole and collected three balls.

The speciality prizes were for the 2nd Shot on the Par 3, 10th Hole and were won by A Grade – Helen Gregory, B Grade – Marie Douglas and C Grade – Susan Ryan.

Played in conjunction to the stroke round five Ladies chose to play stableford and Penne Saffin (handicap 25) was the winner with 29 points.

On November 9, a stableford competition will be played alongside the quarter finals of the Handicap Championship.

STABLEFORD ROUND – OCTOBER 29 Last Saturday 11 ladies from the Mount Gambier Golf Club teed off for a stableford competition. Weather conditions made play difficult, however, two players played below their handicaps.

Vicki Clark (handicap 25) was first placed with a very nice score of 39 points. Vicki amassed 22 points on the back nine, scoring four points apiece on the 12th and 17th holes, however, wiping out on the 18th Par 4 Hole.

Ladies captain Jan Shanahan (handicap 19) also had a great score of 38 points, playing very consistent golf her split for the two nines was 20/18 points.

STROKE ROUND WINNERS: Division 2 winner Jill Johnson with runner up Lizzie Clements & Division 1 runner up Helen Gregory. Absent: Division 1 winner Andrea Pegler.