The much anticipated Moss Vale Women's Classic took place on Tuesday, March 7.
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The event incorporates an individual stroke for the professional golfers and a stableford teams event comprising the professional (playing off scratch) and the amateur partners.
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The Pro-Am commenced on Monday afternoon in very warm conditions, with a nearest-the-pin shootout onto the 18th green and a long drive down the Par 5 seventh.
The shootout was won by Rhianna Lewis, with a shot from 84 metres that finished 206cm from the pin (spectators will recall Rhianna's exuberant celebration).
The longest drive was hotly contested, with a number of good drives, and the winner (on the second last drive of the day) was Elmay Viking with a great drive of 264 metres.
Rhianna and Elmay each won $500, donated by sponsors Ross and Bev Wood, and Meg Grady.
The major event was held the following day, with two shotgun starts.
Weather conditions were challenging to say the least, with strong winds from late morning, throughout the afternoon.
The morning field had the better conditions, which was reflected in the final results with Karen Pearce from Queensland winning the event, with three under, the only score under par.
Pearce is a long-standing member of the WPGA tour and has previously won at Moss Vale in 2004.
The runner-up was Nikki Garrett, with a one over 74.
Following the event, the players travelled to Wagga Wagga for a two day Pro Am, followed by the Women's NSW Open at Tuncurry.
The tour schedule wraps up with the Australian Women's Classic at Bonville Golf Resort at the end of March.
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