Local Pro-Ams a huge success
As part of the Gippsland circuit there were two pro ams played in the Golf East Gippsland area in the past week.
On Wednesday 13th January, 46 pros' teed it up to challenge for the $11,000 purse with an additional $2,500 on offer for the female pros'.
Ben Ford was the overall winner shooting 5 under 66, while leading female was Joanna Flaherty, a trainee pro at Commonwealth GC who carded a 2 over 73.
Sunday, 17th January saw another 46 pros take on the Yarram Golf Course for a $12,000 purse and again, a $2,500 purse for the female pros.
Christopher Wood shot 7 under, 65 to be a clear winner. The leading female was Sienna Voglis, who had to share the babysitting duties with husband Matthew. Sienna shot 3 over, one clear of the Bairnsdale Pro Am winner, Joanna Flaherty.
Both course were presented in magnificent condition and drew many favourable comments from those playing. The courses presented were a credit to the clubs and to the staff and volunteers who no doubt put in many hours to ensure their course was in immaculate condition.
See view details for the results.