YORKSHIRE GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP

Cleckheaton Golf Club was chosen to host another prestigious tournament, this time the Yorkshire Girls Championship.

Abigail Taylor of Headingley Golf club won the coveted trophy with 3 under par. Her opening round of 72 set up the win, which included two birdies on last five holes.

In extremely hot weather, the second round became very challenging, but Abigail hung on to retain her Championship crown.

Second place was Cherry Marley of The Oaks with a score of 151 and in third was Amy Staveley of Ganton (154).

Congratulations to Deonne Pyatt (Hickleton) who won the handicap Nett Trophy with scores of 73 & 72 (145) net. Runner-up with 150 was Grace Lambert of Hessle.

Other prizes winners included:

U16 Best Gross 1st round - 84 Molly Campbell (Rotherham)

U16 Best Gross 2nd round - 81 Layla Hitchiner (Waterfront)

Overall Best Gross 1st round - 78 Zara Ali (CookridgeHall)

Overall Best Gross 2nd round -75 Katie Stephens (Middlesbrough)

The trophies were presented by YLCGA President, Winifred Varley and Cleckheaton Golf Club’s Lady Captain, Alison Kelly.