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Cara close to the top in PE

by | Feb 9, 2021

CARA Ford did Randpark proud this past weekend by finishing tied for third in Women’s Golf SA’s Eastern Province and Border Championship at windswept Port Elizabeth Golf Club.

The 19-year-old had rounds of 73, 76 and 76 for a 225 aggregate, four shots back of winner Larissa du Preez from Silver Lakes. “Port Elizabeth,” says Cara, “was so different from Randpark because it was really dry so the greens were super fast, not like here at home where it’s been so wet and we’ve been putting on much slower surfaces. And the wind was really strong. I felt I hit the ball really well from tee to green but my putting let me down a bit.”

Cara also tied for third in her last start on the Women’s Golf SA tournament schedule, the Mpumalanga Championship at Middelburg Golf Club late in November last year when she played well and shot 73-72 for the 36 holes. So she’s getting used to podium finishes. She is now looking forward to Royal Johannesburg & Kensington this month with that club hosting the SA Women’s Amateur Strokeplay from this coming Sunday through to next Tuesday, and the SA Matchplay after that, from February 17-19. “I really feel my game is up to scratch with one of my strong points being my wedge play and I feel I’m able to attack the flags. So, yes, I’m excited about these two big tournaments coming up.”

Cara is an impressive par-buster here at Randpark where, handicap wise, she plays off a plus 2.2 index which is seriously impressive.

Written by Randpark Member Grant Winter

 

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