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2023 Matchplay KO winners (l to r) Julie Campbell and Kathy Parker. Image: contributed

Parker & Campbell take Yamba Matchplay KO

The big news for the past week is the final of the Matchplay KO which took place last Wednesday between Kathy Parker/Julie Campbell and Vicki Davies/Lisa Marsh.

Over the duration of the match, which lasted 19 holes, the two teams only ‘squared’ four holes. It was a close, hard-fought match, with great sportsmanship exhibited by all. Congratulations go to Kathy and Julie who came away as the eventual winners of this highly coveted competition.

Wednesday’s Single Stableford and 36 Eclectic competition (Rd 1) attracted a field of 50 players and conditions were brilliant. Some players, including Julie Vernol, Lorraine Coulton, Carrie Aitken, Val Pate and regular nine-holer, Lyn Alford, are winning regularly.

In Div 1, Sandra Wallace (37pts) was a worthy winner ahead of Val Pate (36pts). Carrie Aitken (37pts) won Div 2 followed by Lynne Donsworth (35pts). For the second consecutive week, Div 3’s winner and r/up was Julie Vernol (34pts c/b) and Lorraine Coulton (34pts).

NTP’s: Sassafras 3rd – Jeanne Jensen; Yamba Florist, Debbie May 3rd (2nd) – Lisa Marsh; SeaFire Restaurant Voucher 9th (2nd) – Val Pate; Yamba Fair Butchery 10th – Nil; Leonie May Millinery 10th (2nd) – Julie Vernol; The Shoe Boutique 12th – Jane Bonner; Clovelly Fashions, Maclean 17th – Di Sigle and The Wobbly Chook 17th (2nd) – Sue Wilson.

Balls – to 33pts c/b.

Lyn Alford won the Nine-Hole competition (17pts) and Trish White won the NTP.

Friday’s Single Stableford event included 52 ladies and it was Fay Gimenez’s day to shine with her amazing score of 51pts. Well done from all of us, Fay!

Div 1’s Margaret Solomon (39pts) had a fabulous round to win in front of Janine Zietsch (38pts). Fay Gimenez (51pts) won Div 2 and Di Sigle (38pts) was r/up. Jane Anderson (34pts) and Lyn Saggers (33pts) posted the best two results in Div 3.

Balls to 32pts.

NTP’s: Flots and Jets 3rd – Fay Gimenez; Valley Finance 3rd (2nd) – Jane Anderson; SeaFire Restaurant 9th (2nd) – Sue Scott; Kitchen to Table 10th – NA; Peter Campbell Physio 10th (2nd) – Joan Berry; Amie Rose Beauty 12th – Barbara Roberts; Nicholson Fine Foods 17th – Fay Gimenez; Yamba Pharmacy 17th (2nd) – Noni Rixon.
A field of five ladies played Single Stableford in beautiful conditions last Saturday morning. Mary Hogan played well winning (35pts) and also won the NTP, sponsored by SeaFire Restaurant.

Congratulations to our winners!

Leigh Robertson