Date: November 22, 2013
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Lennon Wins Women’s Medal

Kingston Heath Golf Club&aposs Grace Lennon is the 2013 Tasmanian Women&aposs medallist. The Victorian defeated Hayley Bettencourt (WA) and Sarah Johnstone (TAS) on the second hole of a sudden-death play-off with a birdie to win the title at Ulverstone today. The trio were forced into a play-off when they finished the 18-hole qualifying round with two-over-par scores of 75. Launceston Golf Club member and former champion Tammy Hall placed fourth on seven-over-par (80) with Port Sorell&aposs Sharon Crowden in fifth on eight-over-par (81). The leading qualifier in the women&aposs handicap section was Mowbray Golf Club&aposs Maree Fish. The leading 8 players from today&aposs qualifying round move into the match play section of the tournament which commenced this afternoon. To view the results from the qualifying round and the match play tables please click here.