For Immediate Release
Contact: Laurie Bawinkel (head coach)
bawinkl@palmbeach.k12.fl.us
Wellington High School Girls’ Golf Team Finishes First in District
Tournament, Moves on to Regional Championship October 25 in Viera
Wellington, FL – The Wanderers Club in Wellington played host to the 2009
District 18 girl’s golf championship on Monday, October 19 with players from
11 schools competing for the chance to advance to the regional finals.
The Wellington team finished first, with a cumulative score of 386. The
runner-up trophy went to 2nd place Jupiter, with a total score of 409. Royal
Palm Beach finishing 3rd with a score of 427. All three teams – along with
individual players from Palm Beach Gardens, Santaluces and John I. Leonard –
will compete in the regional championship tournament in Viera on October 25.
Win there, and it’s on to the state championship. The low score of the
day was posted by Santaluces golfer Samantha Smolen, who shot a 71.
“We can’t thank the Wanderers Club enough for their hospitality,” said
Wellington coach Laurie Bawinkel. “The course was in great condition, and
the staff made everyone feel right at home.”
In the photo: (L-R) Laurie Bawinkel (head coach), Rose DiMatteo (Senior)
Melissa Welch (Junior), Kaci Bennett (Sophomore), Mary Dixon (Freshman),
Allison Parssi (Sophomore).
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