{"id":41707,"date":"2026-04-02T13:18:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T02:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/?p=41707"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T02:18:26","slug":"sunday-pennant-report-round-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/sunday-pennant-report-round-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Women’s Pennant – Round Four"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Women’s Pennant Division 4 v Eastern GC at Rosanna<\/h3>\n

Round 4 saw us travel to Rosanna to take on Eastern, currently sitting second on the ladder. As expected, it proved to be one of our toughest contests of the season so far.<\/p>\n

Alice led the way against a fellow rookie and faced early pressure from an opponent with a red-hot putter. Despite trailing by one through the opening holes, Alice stayed composed, relying on her consistent driving and accurate approach play to steadily build pressure. By the 9th, she had squared the match, and from there shifted into another gear. Calm and clinical, Alice dominated the back nine to secure an impressive 5&4 victory.<\/p>\n

Jody\u2019s match was a true rollercoaster, with momentum constantly swinging and not a single hole halved. She turned 1 up but soon found herself 3 down after some wayward tee shots and a run of unfortunate lies. Refusing to give in, Jody mounted a remarkable comeback, winning three consecutive holes to square the match. After dropping the 17th, she held her nerve under pressure to win the 18th and secure a hard-earned half, a result that would prove crucial overall.<\/p>\n

Hayley returned to top form with a superb display around the greens. While her opponent struck the ball well off the tee, Hayley\u2019s chipping and putting were on another level. With just 11 putts on the front nine, she surged to a 6 up lead at the turn and closed out the match convincingly, 7&6.<\/p>\n

Feirn produced a determined performance, using her excellent putting and short game to counter her opponent\u2019s longer drives. The match remained tight throughout, with Feirn 1 up at the turn. It went shot-for-shot down the stretch, reaching all square on the 17th. Unfortunately, a long drive from her opponent on the final hole proved decisive, with Feirn narrowly going down on the 18th.<\/p>\n

Aleisha started strongly, winning three of the first four holes. Despite her opponent\u2019s strong putting keeping things close, Aleisha\u2019s sharp short game, including back-to-back pitches to gimme range, helped her build a 3 up lead at the turn. Solid pars and a birdie on the back nine ensured a controlled 4&3 win.<\/p>\n

Fiona endured a challenging start, finding trouble off the tee on the opening holes to fall 2 down early. She showed resilience to fight back and square the match after four holes, and stayed within striking distance throughout. A clutch 12-foot putt on the 15th and a brilliant birdie on the 16th brought her back to all square. However, a stunning up-and-down from her opponent on the 17th, followed by a three-putt, proved costly. Fiona battled to the end but ultimately went down 2 up.<\/p>\n

Koya faced the toughest assignment of the day against a 1.5 handicap opponent. She delivered a composed and competitive performance, matching her opponent through strong course management and steady play. Despite some slight distance disadvantages with her irons, Koya created opportunities, but her opponent\u2019s exceptional putting, repeatedly holing one-putts, kept the pressure high. Koya fought hard but was defeated 3&2 in a high-quality contest.<\/p>\n

In the end, the match finished in a draw, a fair reflection of a day filled with tightly contested battles. Spring Valley now sits equal second on the ladder, with Jody\u2019s incredible comeback proving pivotal in securing the result.<\/p>\n

It was a day that showcased the team\u2019s resilience and fighting spirit, with every match going down to the wire. A great reminder, in match play, you\u2019re never out of it.<\/p>\n

We now head into the Easter break before returning to face ladder leaders Settlers Run at Eastern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n

Women’s Pennant Division 4 v Yering Meadows at Green Acres<\/h3>\n

Sunday\u2019s match was against Yering Meadows at Green Acres. The course was in excellent condition, with tight, undulating fairways, fast greens and plenty of bunkers, meaning accuracy off the tee was essential to stay out of trouble. As a reciprocal course, it is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n

We teed off from the 10th, with Alice leading the team out. I\u2019ll say at the outset that Alice secured a dominant 7\/6 victory. Her opponent won the first hole and the 2nd, 3rd and 12th were squared, but Alice then went on a remarkable run, winning eight consecutive holes from the 4th through to the 11th. It was excellent golf, highlighted by long drives followed by precise approaches from 100\u2013140 metres. This week Alice\u2019s second shots rarely missed the green, leaving her opponent with no answer.<\/p>\n

Jody also enjoyed a great day on the course. After a slightly slow start through the opening holes, she quickly found her rhythm and put the hammer down, winning five holes in a row to close out the match 6\/5. Solid iron play and excellent course management proved key to her success. From that point on, Jody was in complete control, striking the ball cleanly and making smart decisions around the course. It was a strong all-round performance, making it a very comfortable day for the caddy. That\u2019s 2 from 2 now \u2014 looking good!<\/p>\n

In a somewhat scratchy but evenly contested match, highlighted by some excellent wedge approaches from both players, Hayley eventually prevailed. The match was all square at the turn before Hayley edged ahead to 3 up, then held on over the closing holes to record a 2\/1 victory. Our captain now boasts an impressive 3 from 3 win record.<\/p>\n

Knowing her opponent was playing off a higher handicap initially worked against Feirn, who felt some early pressure to perform. She won the second hole with a well-struck tee shot onto the par-3, but her opponent responded on the next hole with solid short-iron play and excellent putting. After several holes were halved, Feirn found her groove and promptly won the next seven holes. Deciding her 3-wood wasn\u2019t behaving, she switched to her trusty 7-wood, consistently putting herself in great positions to chip and putt for victory. With help from her caddy reading the greens and putting to gimme distance, Feirn secured a comfortable 7\/5 win.<\/p>\n

Liz, playing at number three, struck the ball beautifully but had little luck early. Starting with a birdie and a win on the 10th, her opponent Danielle responded by winning the next three holes. A great eagle opportunity on the 15th (with her caddy suggesting a birdie would likely win the hole) helped Liz claw one back, but Danielle\u2019s putting was exceptional and Liz found herself three down at the turn. The second nine was a different story. Liz\u2019s length off the tee helped her win three holes in a row, including her third birdie of the day on the 3rd. Finally 1 up heading to the 17th, Liz played a superb long bunker shot onto the green and was able to close out the match 2\/1 \u2014 a fantastic comeback victory.<\/p>\n

Fiona got off to a perfect start, parking the first hole for a win. Two shaky holes followed, leaving her one down after three, but steady golf soon turned the tide as she won the next five holes. A rare four-putt on the 9th meant she turned 4 up instead of 5, but it did little to disrupt her composure. A plugged lie in the greenside bunker on her 10th hole threatened to derail things momentarily, yet she held her nerve to still win the hole. Comfortable wins on the 11th and 12th secured an emphatic 7\/6 victory.<\/p>\n

Koya faced a strong opponent from Yering Meadows, playing off a significantly lower handicap. Early struggles with the driver saw her fall 2 down, but once that part of her game settled she fought back to square the match. Although her long-iron play was occasionally inconsistent, she remained composed and managed the match with maturity. From there she took control, eventually closing out the match 4 & 3 in a confident and well-executed display of match-play strategy.<\/p>\n

It was a terrific result and our third win of the season. The photos capture some great moments from the day: Koya putting out to go 1 up on the 12th with caddy Won holding the flag, Liz\u2019s crucial bunker shot on the 18th that helped her secure victory, and plenty of smiles from Fiona, Feirn, players and caddies celebrating a successful day.<\/p>\n

Next week the ladies have a bye and will be hosting the other teams at Spring Valley. The final three rounds will follow, with some tough tests ahead against Green Acres and Settlers Run.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n


Women’s Pennant Division 4 v Gisborne @ Yering Meadows<\/h3>\n

For our second round of the season, Spring Valley faced Gisborne at Yering Meadows Golf Club<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. It was a warm, humid and windy morning. We also welcomed our second pennant debutante for the season, Aleisha Hannam-Lewis, joining the team. An experienced pennant player from Commonwealth, Aleisha has quickly become part of the \u201cyoung guns\u201d group at SVGC.<\/p>\n

Alice<\/strong> was first off and immediately under pressure, losing the 1st and 2nd holes. There was a clear discrepancy in driving distance between the two players, which proved advantageous to Alice on the longer holes. She squared the match quickly and made the turn 1 up. Winning the 10th, 11th and 12th with greens in regulation and steady two-putting extended her lead. The Gisborne player fought hard, forcing Alice to hole out under pressure to halve several holes, but Alice remained composed to secure her first ever pennant victory, 5&4.<\/p>\n

Jody\u2019s<\/strong> match was a test of patience, with both players evenly matched and waiting for the other to falter. Jody turned 1 up, but neither could break away. Heading to the 17th the match was all square. On the 18th, both players reached the green in two, leaving the result to the putter. Under pressure, Jody rolled in a superb uphill birdie putt to close out the match 1 up \u2014 a composed finish to a high-quality contest. The team has since nicknamed her \u201cSeve\u201d of Spring Valley!<\/p>\n

Hayley<\/strong> produced another display of consistent golf, despite not enjoying the slow greens. Conceding only one hole for the entire match, she turned 2 up before pulling away on the back nine to record a comfortable 5&4 victory. Our Captain is leading from the front with two wins from two matches.<\/p>\n

Feirn<\/strong> played in a match that see-sawed all day. After a wayward start on the 1st, she recovered a few holes later to square the match. Excellent recovery play defined her round, including an up-and-down on the par-3 7th and a penalty-area recovery on the 8th to halve both holes. She was square at the turn and edged ahead early on the back nine. As the heat intensified, her opponent regained the lead, but Feirn kept the pressure on, winning the 16th after her opponent found the water. Standing 1 down on the 18th, Feirn executed a stunning bunker shot onto the green to win the hole and halve the match. A terrific battle.<\/p>\n

In her first Spring Valley match, Aleisha<\/strong> showed exactly what she is capable of. After halving the first two holes, she put her foot down, birdieing three of the next five to go 3 up. Her opponent fought back and by the 14th the match was all square. A great drive on the tricky 15th restored Aleisha\u2019s lead. Solid putting on the 17th secured a par while her opponent narrowly missed, closing out the match 2&1. A fantastic return to competitive golf after a year away.<\/p>\n

A nervy start saw Fiona<\/strong> double the 1st but still manage a half. Wins on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th put her 4 up. The 8th was dramatic \u2014 two water balls for a 9 \u2014 yet somehow still a half! A win on the 9th had Fiona 5 up at the turn. A superb 5-iron into the par-3 12th made the match dormie with six to play. Fiona finished in style on the 13th with a 30-metre bunker up-and-down for par, sealing a dominant 7&5 victory.<\/p>\n

Koya<\/strong>, playing at No.1, started last but finished first. She delivered an outstanding performance, winning 7&6 and finishing on the 12th hole with steady and, at times, aggressive play. After adjusting to the slow greens over the opening holes, she two-putted every green thereafter and birdied the 11th. Turning 4 up after nine, she swiftly claimed three consecutive holes on the back nine to close out a commanding win.<\/p>\n

While Gisborne may not be the strongest side this year, they were determined and placed genuine pressure on our players. Although the final result was comprehensive, it was far from easy. Closing out matches under pressure highlights the Spring Valley team\u2019s resilience and fighting spirit.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n

Women’s Pennant Division 4 v Rosanna @ Settlers Run<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shirley led the team off for the 2026 season at Settlers Run. After a good half on the first hole, she fell behind on the second and trailed until the fifth, where she fought back to square. The match see-sawed between one down and all square until the 14th \u2014 each time Shirley levelled the match, she unfortunately dropped the following hole. A mistake from her opponent on the 15th gave Shirley the lead for the first time, only for her to generously return the favour on the 16th. A solid 17th, with her opponent again in trouble, saw Shirley head to the last 1 up. Shirley found the cavernous greenside bunker and needed two shots to escape, but on the other side Rosanna was in even worse trouble, eventually blasting over the green and conceding the hole. Shirley was a very relieved winner, 2 up.<\/p>\n

Our captain, Hayley, was next. Despite being consistently outdriven by her much younger opponent, she played steady, composed golf throughout. Her excellent putting kept her in the contest, while caddie Jody provided sound advice and plenty of encouragement. The match was always tight \u2014 all square after nine and never more than one hole separating the players. In the end, a halved result was a fitting outcome for a match played in great spirit.<\/p>\n

Feirn was up next against a Rosanna junior nearly twice her height. Unsurprisingly, Feirn needed her short game, as her opponent was driving the short par 4s and almost reaching the par 5s in two. After nine holes Feirn was three down and struggling with her chipping. On the back nine her putting improved and she clawed one back to get within two, but the Rosanna player closed the match out on the 17th. It was a frustrating day, with several missed opportunities and below-standard chipping, despite encouragement from Elly on the bag to stay positive and take the shots on.<\/p>\n

One of our two debutants this season was Xinglai (Alice) Zhang. A 14-year-old junior who recently moved from Shanghai with her family, Alice joined Spring Valley with her father, Dawei. This was an imposing situation for her first ever match play appearance, but she acquitted herself impressively. Anyone who has played with Alice knows she is a superb driver of the ball, regularly reaching 220 metres \u2014 and she did not miss a fairway all day. The match was close early, with Alice two up before turning one down. On the back nine, the Rosanna player tightened her approach shots and applied pressure with several close opportunities. Alice responded with some excellent chipping but was unable to convert enough putts, going down 4&3.<\/p>\n

Our second debutant was Liz Blockley, who joined us from Albert Park and Gisborne, where she played regular pennant. Liz found herself three down after eight holes, losing one hole to a birdie against her par and struggling early with the pace of the greens. While striking the ball well, she soon adjusted, winning three holes in a row \u2014 including birdies on the 9th and 11th \u2014 to square the match. From there she edged ahead and stayed in front. A superb sand save on the 17th secured a halve and a well-earned 2&1 victory. Thanks to Ha Pham for caddying.<\/p>\n

Playing in the No. 2 position, Fiona started strongly on the uphill par-5 first, reaching the green in regulation and securing the hole with a bogey after her opponent required an extra shot. The match settled into a rhythm early, with several halved holes, before Fiona regained the lead with a solid par on the fifth and turned 1 up after a composed front nine.<\/p>\n

She extended her advantage on the 10th, but momentum shifted when her opponent produced a run of pars on the 13th, 14th and 15th to square the match. Showing great composure, Fiona responded with strong drives and greens in regulation on the 16th and 17th to stand 1 up playing the last.<\/p>\n

The 18th provided a dramatic finish. Fiona recovered well from a fairway bunker to reach the green, but her opponent produced an excellent recovery after missing the fairway and won the hole to square the match. It was a high-quality contest, with Fiona showing excellent decision-making, strong ball-striking and composure under pressure \u2014 a terrific performance against a seasoned opponent.<\/p>\n

Playing at No. 1 was our current Open Club Champion, Koya Ko. Koya recorded an impressive 4&3 victory over the Rosanna Women\u2019s Club Champion. She played steady, controlled golf throughout, driving consistently and keeping mistakes to a minimum. Highlights included holing her approach for birdie on a par 4 and narrowly missing an eagle on a par 5 after striking the flagstick. Koya took control early and closed the match out comfortably on the 15th.<\/p>\n

So there we have it \u2014 a win to Spring Valley! Settlers Run presented in excellent condition, with its very undulating greens making chipping and putting particularly challenging. It was a gutsy team effort from both players and caddies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Women’s Pennant Division 4 v Eastern GC at Rosanna Round 4 saw us travel to Rosanna to take on Eastern, currently sitting second on the ladder. As expected, it proved to be one of our toughest contests of the season so far. Alice led the way against a fellow rookie and faced early pressure from… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1479,"featured_media":42300,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[29,7,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guests-news","category-latest-news","category-public-latest-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1479"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41707"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41707\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42301,"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41707\/revisions\/42301"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springvalleygolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}