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Grafton women golfers upcoming events

Last week, cool damp conditions greeted 33 starters in the Hair 2U sponsored 18-hole Stableford. 

The overall winner for the Hair 2U voucher was Judy McFarlane on 38 points. Div 1 winner went to Mary Atkins 35 points on a c/b from Dell Burke also on 35.  Div 2 winner was Brenda Cooper with 36 points from r/up Jan Beattie with 33. 

Draw of cards for the nearest the pin prizes was 1st – Liz Smith and 6th – Peg James.

Ball competition went to those on a score of 31 points or better.

Friday had 13 starters in cold damp conditions to play an 18-hole Stableford. Winner on the day was one of our young juniors, Annelese McKee with a great round of 40 points, even after losing 3 shots off her handicap. No stopping her now. Runner-up was the ever consistent, Heather Purtill with 32 on a c/b. 

Draw of cards for NTP went to Noeline Smith. Ball competition score was 31 or better. 

The Grafton Mall Butchery aggregate winner for July is Judy McFarlane with 70 points. Well done Judy.

With the men’s 2-day Heron Cup on Saturday and Sunday there were 12 women players on Saturday for their 18-hole Stroke competition incorporating the 5th WGNSW Medal. Winner on the day was me (your scribe Shirley) with 73 nett; r/up was Peg James 79 on a c/b. 

NTP draw of cards went to Janeen Roberts. Ball competition winner was also on 79.

As COVID-19 is still making alteration to the programme please note the following changes. 

Wednesday July 22 is the 18-hole 4BBB Stableford qualifying round for the NSW Bowl. 

Wednesday August 5 is now the 27-hole Foursomes Championships. 

Saturday August 8 will be for the Weekend Foursomes Championships. 

Wednesday August 19 is to be an 18-hole 2-person Ambrose qualifying for the NSW Keno event.

Happy golfing.

Shirley Goodger