Date: November 15, 2012
Author: Christian Puccini / Golf SA

Media Release – SA Mid Amateur Championship

Links Lady Bay 18th Hole & Resort NEW STATE EVENT 2012 South Australian Men&aposs & Women&aposs Mid Amateur Championship A field of 30 men and 5 women with contest the inaugural 2012 South Australian Mid-Amateur Championship. The 36 hole stroke play event is being played at The Links Lady Bay Golf Club on Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 November. The Championship is open to all male and female amateur golfers aged between 30 to 54 years as at Saturday 17th November 2012. These players must be members of Clubs affiliated with Golf SA or State or overseas associations. The Men’sHandicap Limit is 18 and Women’s 27. The Men’slow marker is James Coulson from Flagstaff Hill Golf Club playing off a handicap of plus 1 followed by Steven Alderson from Blackwood Golf Club (1 handicap). In the Women’s event 6 handicapper Rhondelle Ollett from the Redcliffe Golf Club in Queensland heads the field along with Donna Olson from Blackwood (handicap 10). News Limited employees Scott Walsh (Handicap 11) and Ben Hook (Handicap 10) have both entered. Hook a two time Bradman medallist is the current Captain of the Mt Osmond Golf Club. For the Tournament Event Page incl Draw – CLICK HERE Links Lady Bay Resort: Situated on the cusp of the magnificent Lady Bay adjacent to the seaside town of Normanville you will find Links Lady Bay Resort. Complete with championship golf course and stunning ocean views the facilities are full of charm and quality, reflecting the unique character of the Southern Fleurieu. Designed by golfing legends Jack Newton, Graeme Grant and John Spencer the Links Lady Bay has subtle bent greens and is a true St Andrews style sand based course. Number 1 resort course in South Australia Number 1 public access course in South Australia Number 64 in Australia s top 100 courses One of South Australia&aposs Finest Strong enough from the back tees to test gifted golfers, yet fair enough to be enjoyed by the average player, the championship golf course is regarded as one of South Australia s finest. Some of the short holes would grace any of the most famous links courses in the world. In particular the signature 17th hole, which features in Australia s best holes, provides a challenging test into the wind for the player striving to gain his par 3. Ends For more information or photos please contact: Christian Puccini Communications & Development Manager Phone (B): (08) 8267 1353 (M): 0412 401 534 Email: christian@golfsa.com.au