Hot temperatures prompted the Mount Gambier Golf Club’s ladies to start the final round of the Summer Salver par round early last week.

Thirteen ladies played to their handicaps or better and heading the field with 5-up was Sue McPherson (handicap 43) claiming the Div 2 win. McPherson played exceptionally well on the long, hilly back nine registering 4-up and having 1-up on the front nine.

A countback was required to obtain the winner in Division 1 and Janina Morrison (handicap 19) survived it and claimed first place with a very good score of 4-up.

Her split was 1-up/3-up = 4-up with eight pars, including pars on the 16th 17th and 18th holes.

The unlucky loser to the countback and relegated to second place was long-time member Bev Pedlar (handicap 20).

The handicapper will catch up with many of the players this week.

Nine balls were handed out to players, ranging from Penn Saffin 3-up down to Leanne Hunt 1-down.

The pro shot went to Denise Harvey on the 8th, par 3 hole.

Balls were given to the best score on the back nine with A Grade’s Janina Morrision and C Grade’s Sue McPherson the recipients.

This week many of our players will be attending the Southern Ports Golf Week and we wish them luck in their endeavours.

The format for Wednesday’s golf will be a Stableford event sponsored by Lorraine Stratford.

Open Day for the ladies will be held next week in the form of a four person Ambrose, with either 9 or 18 holes to be played and visitors are welcome.

To register please ring captain Jan Shanahan on 0438 251 631.