Foster claims overall victory in Veterans Salver

Tewbty-seven ladies teed off last Wednesday at the Mount Gambier Golf Course to participate in the 51 year old Veterans Salver generously sponsored by D.J. Interiors.

The course was set up for championship play and the ladies struggled to register great scoring as the pin placements and T blocks were difficult to negotiate.

The overall winner to become the Veterans Champion for 2023 was Karen Forster (handicap 18) with a fine Nett 74. Karen had a blue ribbon day out as she won her age division 55-69 years with the very respectable 92 off the stick, just tipping out Carol Davis (Handicap 16) by a countback, who also had 92 off the stick. Karen had six pars on her scorecard.

The best nett in the age group of 55-69 years was taken out by Helen McIntyre (handicap 21) having 91-21-76 Nett. Helen once again winning on a countback from twice unlucky Carol Davis, who also had 92-16-76 Nett, but McIntyre had a better back nine over the last six holes.

In the Super Veteran class 70+ age, lady captain Jan Shanahan (handicap 17) had the best gross score with 96 off the stick. Jan had a consistent 47/49=96 gross.

Second in the Super Veterans division 70+ Di O’Donnell (Handicap 23) carded the best nett score of 80 nett consisting of 103-23-80.

Due to unforeseen circumstances two groups of ladies were unable to complete the 18th and consequently had no cards. The ladies wish Linley Gray all the best and hope she is on the road to recovery very soon.

Four balls were handed out to Carol Davis, Faye Mainwaring, Lois Harvey and Di Norman in the ball rundown.

The Pro Shot went to Jess Parsons, whilst the 2nd shot on the 16th Par 3 went to Helen McIntyre for the Veterans and Jill Johnson took out the prize for the Super Veterans.

Only three Lladies played in the Non-Veterans section and 2nd Shot went to Lizzie Clements on the 16th and 1st placing for the stableford competition was won by Jennifer Van Ritjhoven with 28 points.

This week’s competition will be the Monthly Medal, 4th Round of the International Bowl, 4th Round Handicap Championship, Putting and 2nd round Winter Salver.