Wells Wins 2025 Women’s Goodwill Plate
Patricia Wells from Yass Golf Club has claimed the 2025 Women’s Goodwill Plate with an outstanding performance, finishing 16 strokes under the Yass course scratch rating. Playing off a daily handicap of 53, Wells returned a gross 109 for a net 56, securing the state title comfortably.
Muirfield’s Anne Coulter finished next best at eight under the scratch rating, followed by Alison Andrews (Manly GC), Jan Duffield (Everglades GC) and Angela Kang (Bankstown GC), who all finished six under their respective ratings.
This year’s Goodwill Plate saw 1,953 women from 54 clubs participate, with numbers continuing to grow. The event also maintains its long-running commitment to supporting charity, with 2025 funds directed to Lifeline and The Salvation Army.
The Goodwill Plate is a statewide 18-hole stroke handicap event for female amateurs, with results determined by how far a player’s net score sits below their course scratch rating on the day.
Top Finishers – Goodwill Plate
| Name | Club | Score Under Scratch Rating |
| Patricia Wells | Yass GC | -16 |
| Anne Coulter | Muirfield GC | -8 |
| Alison Andrews | Manly GC | -6 |
| Jan Duffield | Everglades GC | -6 |
| Angela Kang | Bankstown GC | -6 |
Albury Commercial GC Pair Triumph in NSW Bowl
Judy Wettenhall and Sue Harper from Albury Commercial Golf Club have won the 2025 Women’s NSW Bowl, posting 54 points in the 4BBB Stableford event.
They finished two points clear of Timara Kay & Leonie Poulton (Moss Vale GC) and Kirili Veliscek & Claude Besgrove (Yowani Country GC), who both recorded 52 points.
Other notable scores included Linda Watts & Pauline Schreiber (Kiama GC) with 51 points, while Kerry Attenborough & Julie Ogilvie (North Ryde GC) and Deb Conroy & Lyn Chester (Royal Canberra GC) finished on 50 points.
The NSW Bowl attracted 1,427 players from 45 clubs, continuing to provide an accessible and well-supported competition for women across the state. As part of their win, Wettenhall and Harper have earned a place in the 2026 Women’s NSW Open Pro-Am at Wollongong Golf Club next March.
Top Finishers – NSW Bowl
| Names | Club | Score |
| Judy Wettenhall & Sue Harper | Albury Commercial GC | 54pts |
| Timara Kay & Leonie Poulton | Moss Vale GC | 52pts |
| Kirili Veliscek & Claude Besgrove | Yowani Country GC | 52pts |
| Linda Watts & Pauline Schreiber | Kiama GC | 51pts |
| Kerry Attenborough & Julie Ogilvie | North Ryde GC | 50pts |
