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Bosman and Werner Win the Women's Partnership

BRIEFLY: Margaret Bosman and Lorraine Werner came from behind in the final round to win the 2019 Women’s Partnership at Golfcrest Country Club in Pearland. In all, four flights crowned champions as the second TGA Women’s event of the 2019 season wrapped up.
 
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GOLF COURSE: Golfcrest Country Club was originally built in southeast Houston in 1927 and moved to its current location in Pearland in 1971. The club is owned by its membership and managed by Sterling Golf. The tree-lined course sits on 200 wooded acres and was designed by Joseph S. Finger. The old-school layout will prove to be a tough test for competitors in the 2019 Women’s Partnership, with narrow fairways, numerous water hazards and challenging green complexes. The course will be set up at approximately 5,277 yards for the championship.
 
WEATHER: Tuesday’s final round saw blue skies and a slight WSW breeze between 8-10 mph, with temperatures reaching the mid-80s.
 
WINNERS’ INFO: Entering the final round with 7 points from the first round, The Woodlands duo of Bosman and Werner played lights out as they exceeded their adjusted quota of 52.5 by 25.5 to post 78 points and win the Overall Championship. Their 36-hole total of 32.5 points bested the second place overall team of Katherine Kuo and June Hamilton, both of Houston, who finished with 25 points for two rounds.
 
IN CONTENTION: Claiming victory in Flight 1 is the team of Hoyt/Bishop with 23 points over Northcutt/Collins at 22.5 points. The winners of Flight 2 were Crites/Clemens with a score 16.5, barely edging out Smith-Snider/Higby by a single half point. The Kuo/Hamilton team posted 25 points to win Flight 3 by one over first round leaders Dillard/Willis and Bowe/Loggins. In Flight 4, Bowser/Barlow won in a scorecard playoff over Raska/Davidson, after the two teams tied with 16 points.
 
WHAT’S NEXT: Currently open for registration is the Women’s One-Day Series at Northgate Country Club in Houston on April 27. This event closes for registration on April 22. More information about the Women’s One-Day Series can be found here. The Women’s Stroke Play Championship, the first TGA Women’s major on the calendar, opens for registration on April 22. This year’s championship will be contested June 21-23 at Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio. Complete information about the Women’s Stroke Play can be found here.
 
MORE INFO: The Texas Golf Association extends its sincere appreciation to the entire membership and staff at Golfcrest Country Club for their welcoming hospitality in hosting this year’s Women’s Partnership. Complete tournament information can be found by clicking here. Check out our Facebook page and Twitter feed for updates throughout the championship season.