Glenelg has claimed its fourth consecutive Rhonda Watson Brooch after taking out the 2016 title at Glenelg today.
After winning the Silver Teams Event in 2013, 2014 and 2015, Glenelg’s team of Elysia Yap, Matilda Wheare and Charley Jacobs played solid golf to grab the title by five shots over The Grange’s team of Caitlin Roberts, Louise Glennon and Claire Ouslinis.
Yap led Glenelg’s team with a 3-over par 77, the round of the day and the only player to break 80 on the day. Charley Jacob’s had the second best round of the day, shooting a 6-over par 80. The Grange’s Caitlin Roberts shot a 7-over par 81 to have the third best score of the day.
Flagstaff Hill’s team consisting of Heather Shekle, Katherine De Silva and Lynette Tobin took out the handicap event, with a net score of 238, which included a net 73 from Shekle – the only player to break her handicap on the day.
Sue Tuohy, daughter of Rhonda Watson OAM, was once again in attendance to assist with the presentation of the trophy.
Final Results
Gross Scores
Glenelg Golf Club – 248
Elysia Yap (77)
Charley Jacobs (80)
Matilda Wheare (91)
The Grange Golf Club – 253
Caitlin Roberts (81)
Louise Glennon (84)
Claire Ouslinis (88)
Net Scores
Flagstaff Hill Golf Club – 238
Heather Shekle (73)
Katherine De Silva (82)
Lynette Tobin (83)
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About Rhonda Watson OAM
Rhonda joined Glenelg Golf Club in 1948 as a Junior member and in 1951 commenced her first year of 26 years playing for the Club in Pennant competitions.
She remains a member today and the family tradition continues. Rhonda’s daughter Sue Tuohy, and grandson Ben Tuohy, are both members of Glenelg’s successful Pennant teams and active members of the Club.
Rhonda won 12 State Championships and 13 Club Championships.
In 1959, Rhonda was the first lady to obtain a scratch handicap in South Australia.
Rhonda represented South Australia for many years as part of the State team and in 1962 and 1966 she was selected to represent Australia in the Tasman Cup Team.
In 1968, she won a Gold Laurel Wreath Brooch for playing par golf at Glenelg and in 1969, won the Champion of Champions trophy.
In 1970, Rhonda was non-playing captain of the Australia Tasman Cup team.
Rhonda has been involved in the administration of women’s golf at a club, state and national level on various committees.
Rhonda was awarded
- Life Membership of Glenelg Golf Club, the first lady to be honoured in this way
- Life Membership of the South Australia Ladies Golf Union
- OAM in 1978 for her services to golf
- Inaugural inductee into the SA Golf Industry Hall of Fame in 2011
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