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Sundridge Park Ladies Scratch Open

The 2014 version of the Sundridge Park Ladies Scratch Open played for the McCart Trophy was played last Friday over a very challenging East course, with Rachel Woodcock from Woodhall Spa Golf Club in Lincolnshire taking top prize with a total score of 152 (+8) to claim the trophy and winners voucher.

Sharna Dutrieux from Wrotham Heath, picked up 2nd Place with a total of 154 (+10) followed closely by Sundridge Park member and a sponsor of the event, Tita McCart, on a score of 156 (+12).

There were two good showings of note from Sundridge Park Members, with Nancy O'Connor the runner-up in the nett category, and Sophie Bargeron shooting an excellent 75 to win the afternoon gross.

Full results:

Overall Winner - Rachel Woodcock - 152 (+8) Woodhall Spa 

Nett Winner - Chelsea-mae Laundon - 144 (Lvl) Stook Brook Manor 
Nett Runner-Up - Nancy O'Connor - 147 CB (+3) Sundridge Park 

PM Gross Winner - Sophie Bargeron - 75 (+3) Sundridge Park 
PM Nett Winner - Dolores Brown - 70 (-2) Royal Cinque Ports 

AM Gross Winner - Ashley Lara Croft - 75 (+3) Stock Brook Manor 
AM Nett Winner - Lily Price - 71 CB (-1) Royal Blackheath 

The Bowater Cup

It was tight at the top in Saturdays Bowater Cup as Dave Spooner just edged out Andrew Clarke both having shot nett 69's. In third place was Tom Pinedo with a nett 70, and Paul Sjoberg shot 71 to take fourth place.

The Hicks Bogey Competition

In the Hicks Bogey competition, Simon Morrell took top spot with a score of +3, Martin Taylor continued his recent good form with a runner-up place pipping Mick Mulroe having both shot +1's. Roger Tilley was fourth with -1.

The Sundridge Park Trophy

The Sundridge Park Trophy Team beat Langley Park 6 - 2 at Langley Park in the second round of the Sundridge Park Trophy, with all players either winning or getting a half in their match.

Congratulations to all of the players involved, and good luck in the next round.

The European Tour heads for Austria this week and the Lyoness Open powered by Greenfinity at the Diamond Country Club in Atzenbrugg. Holland's Joost Luiten is the defending champion. This tournament was first contested in 1990 when Bernhard Langer took the title. Since then, Ronan Rafferty, Paul McGinley, Richard Green and Jeev Milkha Singh have been among the winners.

Last season, Joost Luiten held off the challenge of Thomas Bjorn to take the title by two shots. The Dutchman is looking forward to making a return to Atzenbrugg as he continues in his quest to earn a place in Paul McGinley's Ryder Cup team for Gleneagles in September.

"I'm looking forward to going back there," he said. "I like the place, I like the course and the people are really nice. It's always nice winning tournaments, and this will be my first time that I'm going to defend, so I'm really looking forward to the week.

"Last year I basically led from the beginning until the end, and it's a bit different pressure than when you come from behind. It was a good experience and I was very proud that I kept it going the last round and won by two."

"I think I've learned a lot from those victories last year and I'm more experienced now. I think I have changed a little bit over the last year with two wins, and it makes you a better player."

Opened for play in 2000, the course at Diamond Country Club took over as host venue for the Austrian Open in 2010. It's an interesting Jeremy Pern design featuring water hazards on nine of the 18 holes.

The weather forecast for this week looks good with temperatures rising into the 30s centigrade. Look out for good scoring and for a winning total around the 20-under-par mark.

Player Watch:

Defending champ Joost Luiten and home favourite Bernd Wiesberger will start the week as heavy favourites, who else might spring a surprise?

Romain Wattel - He's been steady if unspectacular in recent months, although he did finish well at the Nordea Masters last week - a tie for 11th. He was tied third in this event last year so clearly enjoys the course.

Rikard Karlberg - The Swede is on a good run at the moment with three straight top-15 finishes. He'll be looking to keep that going this time out.

Michael Hoey - The Northern Irishman tends to be a bit hit or miss but he is able to win on the European Tour - he has five titles to his name. He was tied 18th last week and it would have been a great deal better save for a second round 75.

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