THE Western District Ladies Golf Association (WDLGA) Tournament kicked off in fine form last Monday evening, as one hundred and twenty women gathered at the West Wyalong Sports Club for a lively meet-and-greet function.
The event was a warm and cheerful prelude to the competition, with laughter, chatter, and old friendships rekindled in a packed clubhouse buzzing with anticipation.
Over 175 golfers took to the fairways on Tuesday and Wednesday for the two-day Open Championship Tournament.
Players travelled from far and wide—representing clubs from Port Stephens, Bribie Island, Warren, Mudgee, Dubbo, and beyond.
Among the field were several returning former locals, including Anne McClintock and Robin Winters (Horizons Club), Carol McKenzie (Bribie Island), and Maureen Ridley (Dubbo).
Competition across the divisions was fierce, with Scratch events contested in Divisions 1 and 2, and Stableford play in Division 3.
Championship results:
36-Hole Handicap Division 1 Champion: Wendy Goodwin (West Wyalong) – 140
Runner-Up: Anita Medcalf (Parkes) – 141
Third Place: Annette Thomas (Canowindra) – 146
Team titles:
WDLGA Teams Cup Winners:
Bron Rogers (West Wyalong), T Jones (Mudgee), Deb Murray (Dubbo) – 327
Richards Cup – Closed Handicap Teams (Div 1 & 2):
West Wyalong – Bron Rogers, Wendy Goodwin, Linda Glasgow – 288
Individual day results:
Tuesday 18-Hole Handicap (Div 1): Wendy Goodwin – 69
Wednesday 18-Hole Scratch Runner-Up: Bron Rogers – 81
Wednesday 18-Hole Handicap Runner-Up: Wendy Goodwin – 71
Division 3 (Tuesday 18-Hole Stableford): Rosemary Rossiter placed 4th – 38 points
Foursomes finish tournament with flair
Thursday wrapped up the week with a 72-pair shotgun start for the Division 1 and 2 Foursomes Competition. The final day ended on a festive note, as competitors enjoyed a BBQ lunch generously provided by the local Lions Club and Ladies Golf members.
Foursomes results:
Division 1 Handicap Winners: Lee Pickett & Cindy White – 72
Runners-Up: Di Rodgers & Alice McKeowen – 74
Division 2 Handicap Winners: Betty Fenning & Michelle Hansen – 68.5
Runners-Up: Marea Augustin & Lorrae Barker – 69
The WDLGA extends heartfelt thanks to all players, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who made the event a tremendous success. Organisers are already looking forward to welcoming everyone back next year in Forbes.
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