Marigold Women's Golf Outing

Below are the results from the August 23rd Marigold Women's Golf Outing.  Unfortunately, the storms put a damper on the event held at Parkview Golf Course.  But we still have winners!

Twenty-four teams finished their round and were flighted based on their scores.  The remaining 11 temas were randomly drawn to complete the final two flights.

The Hole Contests Winners…
                Hole 3 – Longest Putt – Linda Abts  (golf for 4 @ Sunset Hills Golf Club)
                Hole 8 – Closest to the Pin – Sharon Rose (golf for 4 @ Sunset Hills Golf Club)
                Hole 12 – Long Drive – Angie Flannigan (golf for 4 @ Parkview Golf Course)
                Hole 17 – Closes to the Pin – Lucy Elliott (dozen golf balls donated by Pekin Insurance)

We are still looking for the winners of two more prizes...Hole #5 for Longest Putt and Hole 10 for Closest to the Pin.

You can also see pictures from this event at:  http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber

 

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