ILGU - Lamb wins as Wilson tied sixth at British Stroke Play

Annabel Wilson (Luragn) looked like she was vying for the title as she turned through the ninth in her final round at the Ladies British Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship. Wilson had a flawless front nine which included birdies on the 4^th, 5^th and 8^th but she found trouble on the back nine as she dropped five shots. She carded her only double bogey of the week on the 16^th and signed for a +2 75. She will however be happy with her impressive performance as she prepares for the World Amateur Team Championships in Mexico in ten days’ time.

England’s Sophie Lamb lifted the trophy after final rounds of 72 and 74. She was two clear of closest competitor, Chloe Williams (Wales). Overnight leader Alessia Nobilio (Italy) shot her only over par round of the week during the final as she carded a 79, which saw her finish in a tie for third.

Jessica Ross (Clandeboye) carded a steady final round 74 to finish in a tie for 8^th place, just two behind Wilson. Chloe Ryan (Castletroy) shot a disappointing 81 in her third round but came out fighting in round four and carded a -2 71 to finish in a tie for 17^th.  Round one leader, Mairead Martin (Killarney) shot a final round 84 for a tie of 33^rd and fellow club member Valerie Clancy closed with a 78 for a 38^th place finish.

The Team Award / Nations Cup was won by Italy with a 2 round total of 293, represented by Alessia Nobilio, Caterina Don and Clara Manzalini. In close 2nd place with 294, England, represented by Gemma Clews, Samantha Giles and Sophie Lamb.  3rd Place was Ireland, represented by Niamh McSherry, Chloe Ryan and Jessica Ross.  4th place Wales on 300 represented by Chloe Williams, Georgia Lewis and Bethan Morris and in 5th place, Scotland, represented by Shannon McWilliam, Chloe Goadby and Hannah McCook.

Irish Scores
T6th – 297 (77, 74, 74, 75) – Annabel Wilson (Lurgan)
T8th – 299 (73, 74, 78, 74) – Jessica Ross (Clandyboye)
T17th - 304 (75, 77, 81, 71) - Chloe Ryan (Castletroy)
T33rd – 312 (71, 79, 78, 74) – Mairead Martin (Killarney)
38th – 315 (79, 78, 80, 78) - Valerie Clancy (Killarney)

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T42nd – 158 (81, 77) – Niamh McSherry (Lurgan), (79, 79) – Victoria Craig (Royal Belfast),
T48th – 161 (81, 80) – Aedin Murphy (Carlow)
T51st – 162 (82, 80) - Gemma McCarthy (Clonmel)
T54th – 165 (88, 77) – Louise Coffey (Malone)
T56th -166 (86, 80) - Jenny Fawcett (Shandon Park), (81, 85) Meadhbh Doyle (Portarlington)
T58th – 167 (86, 81) - Hilary Hall (Enniscrone), (83, 84) - Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle), (82, 85) - Rachel Thompson (Cork)
62^nd – 168 (84, 84) - Maeve Rooney (County Sligo)
RTD – Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe)

Par 73, SSS 76, Slope 140

CSS - Wednesday 31st August - 76

CSS - Thursday 1st September – 76
CSS – Friday 2^nd September – R1 76 & R2

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Senior European Team Championships

Sierra Golf Club, Poland

30^th August – 3^rd September 2016

Senior Ladies face Belgium for European title

2 September 2016

LIVE SCORING - MATCH PLAY 

LIVE SCORING - QUALIFYING 

The Irish Senior Ladies Team are on track to win the Senior European Team Championships at Sierra Golf Club, Poland after overcoming Sweden in the semi-final. The order of play remained the same as Carol Wickham (Laytown & Bettystown) and Sheena McElroy (Grange) got Ireland off to a winning start with a 2&1 victory in the foursomes. Suzanne Corcoran (Portumna) had a tight match with her opponent as it was all square through nine but she secured a vital point on the home green.

Laura Webb (East Berkshire) was also all square turning but produced top class form on the back nine to finish her match on the 15^th, resulting in Ireland progressing to the final tomorrow, where they face fifth seeds Belgium. Belgium saw off top seed qualifiers England to book their place in the final.

European Senior Ladies’ Team Championships – Flight A
Saturday 3 September - Final
Ireland V Belgium (Irish tee times)
12:22 Sheena McElroy & Carol Wickham V Anne-Marie Toussaint & Anne Joris
12:31 Suzanne Corcoran V Marianne Trussart
12:40 Mary Sheehy V Annick Riff
12:49 Laura Webb V Laurette Vanderlinden
12:58 Gertie McMullen V Sylvie Van Molle

European Senior Ladies’ Team Championships – Flight A
Friday 2 September - Semi-Final
Ireland 3½ Sweden 1½
Carol Wickham & Sheena McElroy beat Helene Maxe & Charlotte Rhedin 2&1
Suzanne Corcoran beat Christin Moller 1up
Mary Sheehy lost to Maria Liberg 2&1
Laura Webb beat Catharina Mansson 4&3
Gertie McMullen halved with Louise Idestahl

European Senior Ladies’ Team Championships – Flight A
Ireland 3½ Switzerland 1½
Carol Wickham & Sheena McElroy halved with Anne Argi & Nathalie Roduit
Suzanne Corcoran lost to Jackie Dangel-Orley 4&3
Mary Sheehy beat Marie-Christine De Werra 3&2
Laura Webb beat Mimmi Guglielmone 4&3
Gertie McMullen beat Katherine Hills Peppler 7&5

Irish Qualifying Scores
154 - 80, 74 Laura Webb
155 – 76, 79 Mary Sheehy
155 – 74, 81 Sheena McElroy
158 – 77, 81 Suzanne Corcoran
159 - 79, 80 Gertie McMullen
163 - *81, 82 Carol Wickham

For further information on the Senior European Team Championships please visit the official website HERE.