Lorraine Troy (Cunnigar) wins Munster Junior Ladies Strokeplay

Cunnigar in Dungarvan provided a superb challenge to the ladies competing in the Munster Strokeplay Championships today. The sunny South East certainly lived up to its reputation as almost from the start the sun shone and the players were bathed in its warm glow for the entire day. The very welcome water stations set up by the Club proved much needed relief to the players especially as the temperature climbed.

After 18 holes in the Ladies Junior section Breda O’Donnell (Cunnigar) led with 59, she was closely followed by Stella Kinsella (Cunnigar) and Lorraine Troy (Cunnigar) both on 61 while Caroline English (Tramore) was next on 63.

Lorraine Troy (Cunnigar) added a superb 53 to her opening 61 to take the Munster Ladies Junior Strokeplay at a sun baked Cunnigar course with an excellent 114, she was followed in second place by Breda O’Donnell (Cunnigar) on 117 while Caroline English (Tramore) was next on 122. The scoring overall was of a very high standard having due regard to the intense heat.