TEN friends, three days and three different courses - Mortlake, East Framingham and Hawkesdale - it was the ultimate getaway for our Parkland lady golfers.

The golf trip is a tradition that’s all about friendship, laughter and love of the game.

From tee-offs to spirited competition beyond the thrill of each round, it’s the moments between shots, the shared stories and the camaraderie that make these three days unforgettable.

The perpetual trophy for the most consistent player over the 3 days was Gaye Goggin closely followed by Heather Wilkinson.

Wednesday

THE midweek competition was a 13-hole stableford event over the outward nine plus holes 10, 13, 14 and 18 of the inward nine.

Participants enjoyed ideal golfing weather and a course with plenty of run.

Bruce Taylor topped the scores with 28 points, one clear of runner-up, Barry Oldaker, with Stewart Turner finishing third.

Nearest the pins went to Taylor on the second, Turner on the fifth, and Alex Walter on the seventh and 13th.

The longest putt on the first went to Bill Evans, while Oldaker collected the birdies and ferrets.

Friday

OUR first Fun Friday event was held in ideal conditions.

This event’s aim to encourage green fee players to enjoy participating in a competitive round of golf.

The local winner was Terry Rhook with 27 1/2, ahead of runner-up, Marie Cook, with 28 1/2, and third-placed Steve Nattrass on 29.

Nearest the pins went to Peter Irvin on the 13th and Cook on the 15th, while longest putts went to Heather Wilkinson on the 17th and Orvin on the 18th.

From the pool of visitors, Troy Turner topped the scores with 29 1/2, ahead of second-placed Mark Klobe 31 1/2, and Ben Kamp 36 1/2 in third.

Nearest the pins went to Beryle Hadley on the 13th, and Klobe on the 15th, while Hadley holed the longest putt on the 17th.

Saturday

THE hot and windy conditions didn’t deter a large field of keen golfers for the two-person ambrose event.

Winners on the day were Terry Rhook and Graeme Torney, finishing ahead of runners-up, Barry Oldaker and Vince O’Brien, and third-placed Allan and Kelly Hitchcock.

Nearest the pins went to Taylor on the second, Nattrass on the fifth, Irvin on the seventh, Torney on the 13th, and Vince O’Brien on the 15th.

Longest putts went to Nattrass on the first, Oldaker on the 17th, and Rhook on the 18th.

The longest straightest drive was struck by Cook and Oldaker on the ninth.

This week

WEDNESDAY will be a 12-hole stableford event, followed by an 18-hole stableford on Saturday.

The Fun Friday nine-hole event will proceed again, with an invitation to all who would like to come and enjoy a game of golf open to first timers and casual players.

All welcome with a 4.45pm for a 5pm start.