Thursday 20 September 2018

IRELAND'S LAURA WEBB WINS THE BRITISH WOMEN'S SENIOR OPEN

Laura Webb - Photo courtesy of the R&A

Ireland’s Laura Webb overcame a strong international field at Crail to win the Women’s Senior Amateur Championship for a second time today. 

The winner at Caldy in the North-West of England two years ago, Webb led by three shots after an opening round 67, a course record. She coasted to an impressive nine shot victory over Catherine Rawthore with a final round 73 over the Craighead course.

With the second round cancelled due to the stormy weather yesterday - winds reached speeds of around 80mph - the final round conditions remained very tough today.

Scottish Senior Champion Elaine Moffat (St Regulus)was he leading Scot finishing in 21st place. 

SSS: 73, CSS: Round 1 = 74, Round 2 = 76 (R/O)
LEADING SCORES:
140 Laura Webb (Ireland) 67, 73
149 Catherine Rawthore (England) 72, 77
150 Samual Terrill (Canada) 72, 78

SCOTS SCORES:
157 Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) 74, 83 (21st)
162 Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 77, 85 (34th)
164 Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) 80, 84 (39th)
166 Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) 79, 87 (45th)
168 Linda Allan (Glenbervie) 79, 89 (55th)
169 Sheena Wood (Aberdeen ladies) 81, 88 (57th)
171 Fona De Vries (St Rule) 84, 87 (64th)
178 Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 86, 92 (75th)
181 Alison Bartlett (Royal Dornoh) 84, 97 (81st)
182 Frances Miller (Carnoustie Caledonia 90, 92 (85th)