KELSEY AND KRYSTLE FINISH JOINT SIXTH IN SWEDEN
Kelsey MacDonald followed up a hole in one in practice during the week by achieving her first top-10 finish as a professional in the Kristianstad Women's Open at Ahus, Sweden today (Saturday).
Kelsey, due to graduate soon from Stirling University, covered her last nine holes in one under par to clinch a share of sixth place on 223 with Krystle (Caithness) Falkner. The Scots both earned 1,013 Euros.
So Kelsey MacDonald has made a promising start to her tour pro career: Played 2, Made the Cut in 2, Made money in 2.
MacDonald shot 74, 76 and 73; Falkner 73-78-72 to finish three shots behind the three players at the top of the leaerboard on four-over 220 - Darlington's Eleanor Givens (70-75-75), Norway's
Caroline Martens (76-75-69) and Swedish amateur Linn Andersson (69-74-77).
SEE BELOW FOR RESULT OF PLAY-OFF.
The only other Scots to make the cut, Pamela Feggans (Doon Valley) and Laura Murray (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) finished joint 23rd and joint 41st respectively.
Feggans had rounds of 81, 73 and 74 for 228; Murray 73-81-81 for 235.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 216 (3x72)
220 Caroline Martens (Norway) 76 75 69, Eleanor Givens (England) 70 75 75, Linn Andersson (Sweden) (amateur) 69 74 77.
Andersson won three-way play-off at first extra hole; Martens and Givens won 4,050 Euros each.
SELECTED OTHER TOTALS
223 Krystle Falkner (St Andrews) 73 78 72, Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn) 74 76 73 (T6) 1,013 Euros each.
225 Charlie Douglass (England) 77 73 75 (T14) 750 Euros.
228 Pamela Feggans (Doon Valley) 81 73 74 (T23) 525 Euros
231 Rachel Drummond (England) 78 75 78. 444 Euros
234 Charlotte Wild (England) 78 72 84 (T39). 375 Euros.
235 Laura Murray (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) 73 81 81 (T41). 366 Euros.
FROM THE LETAS WEBSITE
Swedish amateur Linn Andersson won the Kristianstad Ahus Ladies PGA Open in fine style, defeating Norway's Caroline Martens and Englishwoman Eleanor Givens on the first extra play-off hole.
The 18 year-old amateur, whose father Stefan was caddying for her, started the final round with a one shot lead over fellow Swede Martina Edberg.
Andersson did not start the day well, scoring two bogeys in the first two holes in windy conditions. Two over par at the turn, the young Swede birdied the par three 11th before double bogeying the following hole.
A further two bogeys on the back nine and Andersson signed for a closing 77 (+5), joining Martens, who shot an impressive closing 69, and Givens (75) on a +4 total.
On the first extra hole, Andersson holed her sand wedge from 87 yards for an eagle, which could not be matched by either Martens or Givens.
Andersson commented, "It is clear that this is my biggest victory but I will not turn pro just for that. My plan is to start studying at college next year. When I finish my studies in the United States, I hope to become a professional."
Sweden's Isabella Ramsay, closed with a one over par, 73 to finish in fourth with fellow Swede Anna Dahlberg Soderstrom scoring a final round 72, to finish at 6 over par and fifth position.
The LET Access Series moves to Sölvesborg GC next week for the Sölvesborg Ladies Open hosted by Fanny Sunesson, which takes place from the 22 - 24 May.
Kelsey, due to graduate soon from Stirling University, covered her last nine holes in one under par to clinch a share of sixth place on 223 with Krystle (Caithness) Falkner. The Scots both earned 1,013 Euros.
So Kelsey MacDonald has made a promising start to her tour pro career: Played 2, Made the Cut in 2, Made money in 2.
MacDonald shot 74, 76 and 73; Falkner 73-78-72 to finish three shots behind the three players at the top of the leaerboard on four-over 220 - Darlington's Eleanor Givens (70-75-75), Norway's
Caroline Martens (76-75-69) and Swedish amateur Linn Andersson (69-74-77).
SEE BELOW FOR RESULT OF PLAY-OFF.
The only other Scots to make the cut, Pamela Feggans (Doon Valley) and Laura Murray (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) finished joint 23rd and joint 41st respectively.
Feggans had rounds of 81, 73 and 74 for 228; Murray 73-81-81 for 235.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 216 (3x72)
220 Caroline Martens (Norway) 76 75 69, Eleanor Givens (England) 70 75 75, Linn Andersson (Sweden) (amateur) 69 74 77.
Andersson won three-way play-off at first extra hole; Martens and Givens won 4,050 Euros each.
SELECTED OTHER TOTALS
223 Krystle Falkner (St Andrews) 73 78 72, Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn) 74 76 73 (T6) 1,013 Euros each.
225 Charlie Douglass (England) 77 73 75 (T14) 750 Euros.
228 Pamela Feggans (Doon Valley) 81 73 74 (T23) 525 Euros
231 Rachel Drummond (England) 78 75 78. 444 Euros
234 Charlotte Wild (England) 78 72 84 (T39). 375 Euros.
235 Laura Murray (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) 73 81 81 (T41). 366 Euros.
FROM THE LETAS WEBSITE
Swedish amateur Linn Andersson won the Kristianstad Ahus Ladies PGA Open in fine style, defeating Norway's Caroline Martens and Englishwoman Eleanor Givens on the first extra play-off hole.
The 18 year-old amateur, whose father Stefan was caddying for her, started the final round with a one shot lead over fellow Swede Martina Edberg.
Andersson did not start the day well, scoring two bogeys in the first two holes in windy conditions. Two over par at the turn, the young Swede birdied the par three 11th before double bogeying the following hole.
A further two bogeys on the back nine and Andersson signed for a closing 77 (+5), joining Martens, who shot an impressive closing 69, and Givens (75) on a +4 total.
On the first extra hole, Andersson holed her sand wedge from 87 yards for an eagle, which could not be matched by either Martens or Givens.
Andersson commented, "It is clear that this is my biggest victory but I will not turn pro just for that. My plan is to start studying at college next year. When I finish my studies in the United States, I hope to become a professional."
Sweden's Isabella Ramsay, closed with a one over par, 73 to finish in fourth with fellow Swede Anna Dahlberg Soderstrom scoring a final round 72, to finish at 6 over par and fifth position.
The LET Access Series moves to Sölvesborg GC next week for the Sölvesborg Ladies Open hosted by Fanny Sunesson, which takes place from the 22 - 24 May.
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