Good weather, friendly competition and strong scoring highlighted another enjoyable week for Ballina’s Nine Hole ladies, with Liz Strang claiming victory on both playing days.
Liz Strang enjoyed an outstanding week on the Ballina course, winning both Nine Hole competitions with scores of 20 and 22 points.
Ballina’s Nine Hole ladies enjoyed an excellent week on the course, with Liz Strang producing the standout performance by winning on both Tuesday and Thursday.
Tuesday attracted a healthy field of 18 players, with good conditions setting the scene for an enjoyable round.
Strang emerged on top with 20 points, edging out Maria Donnelly, who finished close behind with 19 points. Vicki Turner completed the leading trio with 18 points.
In the novelty events, Donna Gaertner collected Nearest the Pin in Division 2, while Sandra Bolger showed a steady touch to win the Longest Putt competition.
There was no winner for the Division 1 Nearest the Pin.
Strang returned to the course on Thursday, October 8, and went one better, producing the week’s best winning score.
Fourteen players took advantage of another gorgeous day, with Strang continuing her strong form to finish comfortably on top with an impressive 22 points.
Susan Frazier secured second place with 18 points, while Donnelly again featured prominently, finishing third with 17.
Donnelly also enjoyed success in the Thursday novelty competition, winning Nearest the Pin Division 1.
Bolger added another prize to her successful week by taking Nearest the Pin Division 2, following her Longest Putt victory on Tuesday.
With Strang recording back-to-back victories and several players featuring among the major and novelty prizes, it was another successful week of friendly competition for the Ballina Nine Hole Group.
Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part in another enjoyable week of golf.
