Donohoe wins 7th Women's NSW Senior C'ship title

Day 5 Friday 30 March 2012

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

It was an exciting day of play today, with the match play Finals in the 2012 Women’s NSW Senior Championship at Coffs Harbour. In the Championship it was down to two outstanding golfers. 2011 Women’s NSW Senior Champion Jacqui Morgan from Monash CC and six-time NSW Senior Championship winner and current Australian Women&aposs Senior Champion Sylvia Donohoe from Narooma GC. Not surprisingly, it was an exact rematch of the Final from the same event last year. The match was played in great spirit, and had a good crowd following for the duration. There was little splitting the pair over the first nine, squaring three holes, Donohoe winning four holes, Morgan taking two. With Donohoe two up leading into the back nine she extended her lead to three up after the 10th. Morgan continued to fight back, winning the 11th, however Donohoe was just too strong, winning three of the next six holes played, two of those with birdies. On the 13th Donohoe put her second shot to within a foot from of the flag, sinking it for a birdie. Donohoe took the spoils on the 15th hole, 4/3, giving her an astonishing 7th Women’s NSW Senior Championship title, to go along with her seven Australian Women’s Senior Championship titles an outstanding feat. The Finals of all age group categories were also played today. The locals Coffs Harbour ladies members have a strong contingent, with three contesting their age group Final. In the 55-59 years division it was local Coffs Harbour member Ada Lynch against Rhonda Magner from Concord. It was a strong performance from Magner, who was victorious over Lynch 7/5. A tough match was expected in the 60-64 years age category where Anne Jackson from Ballina Golf Club took on Nicky Moon from Federal Golf Club in the ACT. It went right down to the wire, Moon 1 up with one to play. Jackson struggled on the final hole one of the bunkers, handing Moon the win 2up. It was a consistent performance from Fay McDonald from Urunga Golf Club in the 65-69 years division, defeating local Coffs Harbour member Judith Kruse, 5/4. In the 70+ years the match it was again a repeat of the 2011 Final between Joyce Williamson from Concord Golf Club and Gloria Hickey from Coffs Harbour Golf Club. In what was a thrilling match, it went down to the wire finishing on the 22nd hole. It was last year s winner Williamson who eventually won, defeating Hickey. Congratulations to all ladies who participated this week, and thank you to Coffs Harbour Golf Club for hosting the event.

Day 4 Thursday 29 March 2012

Semi Finals were played today in the 2012 Women’s NSW Senior Championship at Coffs Harbour Golf Club. It was the battle of big guns in the Championship Semi Finals with last year s winner Jacqui Morgan (Monash GC) contesting Pauline Jeffrey (Queanbeyan GC), and seven-time winner Sylvia Donohoe (Narooma GC) challenging Lynne Townsend (Wollongong GC). Both matches were tight, however in the end it was Morgan and Donohoe who came out on top, 5/4 and 5/3 respectively, ensuring an exciting Final match tomorrow. Interestingly, tomorrow s Final is a rematch of last year s Final. Donohoe has won this event seven times previously, while Morgan will be looking to make it back-to-back Championships. Tee off tomorrow is 8.40am. In the 55-59 years age category Rhonda Magner (Concord GC) had a good win over local Romana Murphy 4/3. In the other match it was the battle of the locals, with Ada Lynch defeating Gayle Jones 3/2. Magner and Lynch will play each other in the Final tomorrow, kicking off at 8.30am. In the 60-64 years Anne Jackson (Ballina GC) was successful 4/2 over Maree Vincent (Waratah GC). It was the battle of those from our nation s capital in the second match, with Nicky Moon (Federal GC) accounting for Chris Taylor (Royal Canberra GC) in a tight match, 2/1. Jackson and Moon will contest the Final tomorrow at 8.20am. The 65-69 year semi-finals Urunga GC s Fay McDonald won her match 6/4 against Eileen Rodwell (Terrey Hills GC), while local Judith Kruse (Coffs Harbour GC) defeated Judith Tunks (Oatlands GC) 3/1. McDonald and Kruse will battle it out in the Final tomorrow, starting at 8.10am. In the age category 70+ years Joyce Williamson (Concord GC) had a strong win over Marian Hinds (Belconnen Magpies GC) 7/6. It was another battle of the locals in the second match, with Gloria Hickey winning her match against Margaret Morison 2 up. Williamson and Hickey will contest the Final tomorrow at 8.00am. The Championship Final and all age category Finals will be played tomorrow from 8.00am. Full draw is available below:

MATCH PLAY DRAW

Images – Day 4

Day 3 Wednesday 28 March 2012

Today saw the top eight women contest the quarter finals match play of the 2012 Women’s NSW Senior Championship at Coffs Harbour Golf Club. Number one qualifier Jacqui Morgan (Monash GC) won her match quite comfortably against Jill Blenkey (Newcastle GC), winning 7/6. It was much tighter in the 4 v 5 match, with Pauline Jeffrey (Queanbeyan GC) defeating fourth qualifier Brenda Chalmers (Elanora CC), 3/2. Sylvia Donohoe (Narooma GC) won her match 4/3, accounting for Maggie Hayes (Bonnie Doon GC). The final match of the day went down to the wire, with Lynne Townsend (Wollongong GC) eventually winning 2/1, defeating Liz Smyth (Royal Canberra GC). Tomorrow will see the Semi Finals of the Championship, as well as the age group categories. Full draw is now available below:

MATCH PLAY DRAW

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Day 2 – Tuesday 27 March 2012

Prime & News Repor (Video)

The second round of 18-holes was played this morning in the 2012 Women’s NSW Senior Championship at Coffs Harbour Golf Club. The conditions were certainly much more amicable today. Despite heavy rain yesterday the course had begun to dry, helped by the sun and blue sky. Yesterday s leader Jacqui Morgan (Monash GC) again had a solid round today, shooting 79 for a total 157 to see her finish in the top spot after the 36 holes. Brenda Chalmers (Elanora GC) and Lynne Townsend (Wollongong GC) also played well, finishing with 84 and 79 respectively for the day. However it was Sylvia Donohoe (Narooma GC) who shot the best round of the day, finishing with 76. The top eight from play today qualify for the Championship quarter finals match play tomorrow. The draw is as follows:

Match 1 8.00am 1st tee
1. Jacqui Morgan V 8. Jill Blenkey
Match 2 8.10am 1st tee
4. Brenda Chalmers V 5. Pauline Jeffrey
Match 3 8.20am 1st tee
3. Sylvia Donohoe V 6. Maggie Hayes
Match 4 8.30am 1st tee
2. Lynne Townsend V 7. Liz Smyth

The top four from each of the age categories also qualify for Age Group Match Play, which commence on Thursday. The draw for this is now available below.

Images from play – Day 2

Day 1 – Monday 26 March 2012

There was heavy rain and difficult conditions this morning for the first day of play in the 2012 Women&aposs NSW Senior Championship at Coffs Harbour Golf Club. Last year s winner, Jacqui Morgan (Monash GC) has taken an early lead, finishing the day with 78. Wollongong&aposs Lynne Townsend is four shots behind on 82, while Elanora s Brenda Chalmers is further two shots behind on 84. Tomorrow the field will contest another round of 18-holes.

DAY 1 RESULTS

Friday 23 March 2012

A field of 72 of the state’s best women senior amateur golfers will converge on Coffs Harbour next week to contest the 2012 Women’s NSW Senior Championship being held at Coffs Harbor Golf Club from Monday 26 Friday 30 March 2012. The Championship is played over 36-holes qualifying rounds, with the eight best scratch scores qualifying for the Senior Championship Match play.

Round 1 Monday 26 March 2012 18 holes stroke play
Round 2 Tuesday 27 March 2012 18 holes stroke play
Match play Round of 8 Wednesday 28 March 2012
Match play Semi Final – Thursday 29 March 2012
Match play FINAL – Friday 30 March 2012

Draws for rounds one and two and player information are available HERE. Match play draws will be conducted after the 36-hole stroke play. For players who do not qualify in the Senior Championship Match Play, there is also match play broken down by age category:

Age 55 to 59 – four to qualify for match play
Age 60 to 64 – four to qualify for match play
Age 65 to 69 – four to qualify for match play
Age 70 plus – four to qualify for match play

There are a number of prizes awarded for the Championship, including NSW Senior Championship (Overall winner); Division A (55-59 years); Division B (60-64 years); Division C (65-70 years); Division D (70 years and over) and daily scratch and nett prizes. The event is also the final event of the 2011 / 2012 Women’s NSW Senior Order of Merit (SOOM) an aggregate competition whereby entrants participate in nominated events throughout the year. Depending on the scratch score and their placing in the event (in competition with other registered senior golfers) registered participants receive points. The winner of the annual SOOM Trophy will be the registered player who accumulates the highest number of points from her best 8 results for the SOOM events listed. The presentation of the Women’s NSW Senior Order of Merit and 36-hole stroke trophies will be at the completion of play on Tuesday 27 March 2012. Trophies for the 2012 Women’s NSW Senior Championship will be presented on the last day of play, Friday 30 March 2012. Both presentations will take place at Coffs Harbour Golf Club. Draws, results and reports will be available daily on the Golf NSW website. For further information, please contact Christy Collier, Events Manager on: Phone: + 61 2 9505 9105 or 0412 653 000 E-mail: Christy Collier