Jenny Smith wins Lynwood on countback

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Lynwood Country Club 2020 Handiskins Championship 

Jenny Smith has been playing in the Lynwood Country Club Handiskins events since 2015. In the early years she was finishing towards the bottom half of the qualifying field, but each year, Jenny has slowly been building and in 2020 she delivered a barnstorming 44 points in the final round of qualifying to storm into the top 4 - making the big time by qualifying for Lynwood Country Club's Handiskins Championship Final.

This is an achievement in its own right, however the fairy-tale had only just begun. Jenny was keen to carry this form through to the final - and she didn't disappoint.

Competing with her clubmates Peter may, scratch maker Tyler Fortescue, and Kelvin Miles the final was a tense affair with everyone having their chances to win a larger share of the prize money, but in the end there were some telling putts that refused to drop, which we are sure will haunt and entertain some of the finalists for may a year to come.

Someone who held her nerve was Jenny Smith who secured two jackpot Skins, a nearest-the-pin, and the critical 18th hole which tied her on prizemoney with Peter May on $380-a-piece. As Handiskins rules dictates, their was a countback, and Jenny Smith was crowned the eventual champion. A gracious Peter May was pleased to be equal-top prizemoney winner, and fellow finalists Tyler Fortescue ($280), and Kelvin Miles ($160) were both amongst the cash and skins in what was a hotly contested final.

For Jenny it shows that perseverance pays off, and if you can string a couple of good rounds together you can win big with Handiskins. Well done everyone, we hope to see you at the Handiskins National Championship at RACV Royal Pines in 2021 on the Gold Coast. 

All four finalists received a Bridgestone Golf Cap and fought it out for their share in $1200 of Club Vouchers. 

National Championships Qualifications 2021

All four finalists have now also qualified for the national championship and are extended an invitation to contest Australasia's best Amateur golf championship at the 2021 Handiskins National Championship at RACV Royal Pines Resort next May. Given the great spirit contesting today we are sure all four finalists would be able to claim the silverware and be crowned Handiskins National Champion. The 2021 event will be held from  Wednesday 28th April – Sunday 2nd May 2021.

Non-qualifiers can still join the fun of the National Championships 

For those  who weren't lucky enough to qualify for the National Championships but want to join these finalists and other club-mates on the Gold Coast each year, take a look at the amazing packages that we have available for the Peter Lehmann Wines Golf Challenge - A social Stableford championship for those wishing to join the fun of Handiskins National Championship Week. Player Packages and non-playing partner packages are now open. Find out More about the Peter Lehmann Wines Golf Challenge here.

Time for Danny Van Zyl to work on his short game?

Danny Van Zyl will be in a position to clean up at the Handiskins National Championships Week. After taking out the the nearest the pin challenge in the first round of qualifying, don't be surprised if you see Danny Van Zyl also spending more time around the Lynwood Golf Course chipping greens in the coming months. Not only can Danny be contesting the Peter Lehmann Wines Golf Challenge, but he has also earned the the opportunity to contest the Yamaha Chipping competition at the 2021 Handiskins Championship Week. The winner will return to their club as the owner of a brand new Yamaha Golf Cart.

See you again in 2021

Thanks Mandurah Country Club for a terrific tournament in 2020 - we can't wait to see you all again in 2021