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Media releases Byrnes Finished Tied 28th in AAMI Women's Australian Open Monday, 8 March 2004 Horizons Golf Resort’s Touring Professional, Cherie Byrnes endured difficult weather conditions to finish with a thirteen over par total of 301 (76, 75, 74, 76) in the $550,000 AAMI Women’s Australian Open held at Concord Golf Club from 4-7 March 2004. With play being suspended in the 3rd and 4th rounds due to heavy rain, Byrnes fought back in round 3 with a 2 over 74 to climb up the leader board with 2 birdies, 12 pars, and 4 bogeys. The final round saw play suspended at 10.40am and the leading eight groups hitting off at 3pm with play being stopped at 7pm playing the 12th hole. Byrnes shot a 4 over par 76 with 2 birdies, 10 pars and 6 bogeys to finish the AAMI Women’s Australian Open in tied 28th position. Byrnes said “Concord is a reasonably long course and very difficult with the extreme weather conditions. The greens were very sleek and play slowed down by the rain over the weekend. I spent some time with my coach and was very pleased with my results”. Laura Davies, the only player to finish in red at the end of the Championship won the AAMI Women’s Australia Open with a five under par total of 283. Australian Rachel Teske finished in 2nd position with +1, two shots ahead of Englishwomen, Trish Johnson. Leading amateur, Sarah-Jane Kenyon posted commendable scores of 76, 70, 77 and 73 to finish in 10th position. Byrnes plays in the $25,000 2004 Club Car Classic at 11.20am today being held at St Michael’s Golf Club. To follow Cherie’s progress during the ALPG Tour, please visit www.alpgtour.com . |
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