MARATHON SCRATCH FINAL CLIMAX TO WEEK AT PITLOCHRY

YORKSHIRE TEENAGER WINS TITLE

AT HIGHLAND WOMEN'S OPEN

Chloe Stokes, a 19-year-old from Ganton Golf club, Yorkshire, the youngest player in the field, won the scratch title at the Highland Women's Open tournament at Pitlochry today.

Chloe, the leading qualifier, beat Louise Fraser at the 24th in a marathon final.

Friday's results:

Scratch:

Semi-finals

Chloe Stokes (Ganton) bt Claire Capocci (Bridge of Allan) 5 and 4

Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) bt Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) 2 and 1

Final

Stokes bt Fraser at 24^th

Silver Handicap:

Semi-finals

Mary Brennan (Craigmillar Park) (17) bt Margo Rees (Balmore) (17) 6 and 5

Emma Saunders (Pitlochry) (17)  bt Irene Hay (Cowglen) (15) at 19^th

Final:

Brennan bt Saunders 2 holes.

Bronze Handicap:

Semi-finals

Gwen Beaton (Pitlochry) (24) bt Kathleen McConnell (Milnathort) (21) 3 and 1

Ann Shepherd (Lochgelly) (24) bt Avril Neilson (Downfield) (24) 3 and 2

Final

Beaton bt Ann Shepherd 1 hole.