Andrea Stockdale wins seniors' event at Warrington

FROM THE ENGLISH WOMEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION
Nottinghamshire’s Andrea Stockdale scored a five-shot win in the 36-hole senior English women’s northern regional stroke-play tournament at Warrington.
She led from start to finish and set up her win with a four-over par 77 in the first round. It gave her a one-shot lead over the field and she extended her advantage with a second round 83. Second place was shared by Sheree Dove-Wilde (Chobham) and Ruth Lindley (Hartlepool).

“I had a great first round, I’ve been waiting for it all season!” said Andrea, who plays at Mapperley Ladies’. “I putted very well and thought the greens were fantastic. I really enjoyed the course, it was lovely.”

She added: “It’s my first win in one of these events and I am absolutely thrilled to bits. I’m playing in the British seniors’ soon - and hoping to qualify – and I shall go there with a bit of confidence.” She had the additional satisfaction of cutting her handicap by a shot, back to six.

Andrea is a former PE teacher who is looking forward to using her retirement to play more golf. She took up the game at the age of 35 after successfully playing both tennis and hockey.

She plays county second team golf for Nottinghamshire and plays in the Midland senior team.

Division B of the tournament was won by Pauline Olliver of Burnham Beeches who was two shots clear of her closest rival.


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Click here for Division B scores


Lyndsey Hewison
Press and PR Officer