Darae Chung Posts Course Record, Wins Title

Darae Chung has posted an impressive 36 hole total, 4 under par to win the 2021 Women's 36 Hole Strokeplay at Otaki GC last month.

On a superbly presented Otaki layout , Shandon's Yewoo Hyun opened the scoring with a record equalling -2, 70, closely pursued by Mia Scrimgeour and Darae with -1, 71's.

The afternoon turned into somewhat of a shootout, Mia holding advantge at 2 under the card on her round and a 1 shot lead through 12 holes. Darae finished strongly, an effort befitting of her national squad status and +4 handicap, with a -3, 69 for the record and title, edging out Mia who finished with a good even par afternoon round.

In Division 2 one of the regions young up and comers took home the title , Shandon's Victoria Faafia finishing 6 shots ahead of runner up Joanne Wilton-Eadie from the Manawatu.

Victoria's success didn't end there as she partnered younger sister Toaiva to win the overall event pairs division title !