The current and four time Australian Women’s Senior Amateur Golf Champion, Sylvia Donohoe will be defending her title in Tasmania later this month.
The Australian Women’s Senior Amateur Championship and the Women’s Mid Amateur Golf Championships will both be held at the Ulverstone Golf Club in Ulverstone.
Golf Australia says strong fields have assembled for both events, with the extended entry period closing this Friday October 3.
Joining Donohoe (NSW) on the trek to Tasmania will be last year’s runner-up Deirdre Brander.
Other contenders include Sue Wooster, Helen Stewart, Ros Fisher and Lynne Townsend.
The Australian Women’s Mid Amateur Championship is in its second year and the field is also looking strong, with 2007 Champion Julie Swanson from NSW looking to defend her title.
Julie’s likely rivals include Gemma Dooley and Kim Burke.
Entry Forms and other details can be found the Golf Australia website here.
Australian Women ‘s Senior Amateur
When: 27-31 October 2008
Where: Ulverstone Golf Club, Ulverstone, Tasmania
Format: 36 holes stroke play followed by match play
Handicap Limit: 22.4
Age: 55 years and over
Club website: Ulverstone Golf Club
Location: Lobster Creek Road, ULVERSTONE TAS 7315
Entry Fee: $85.00
Entry Close: Entries extended to 3 October 2008
Australian Women’s Mid Amateur Championship
What: 2008 Australian Women’s Mid Amateur Championship
When: 27-29 October 2008
Where: Ulverstone Golf Club, Ulverstone, Tasmania
Format: 54 holes stroke play
Handicap Limit: 18.4
Age: Between 30 and 54 years
Club website: Ulverstone Golf Club
Location: Lobster Creek Road, ULVERSTONE TAS 7315
Entry Fee: $85.00
Entry Close: Entries extended to 3 October 2008