March 30: Match vs. Cambridge

In addition to academic demands, the women's golf team was in action for their 3rd and final event this week before spring break. The team traveled to White Columns Golf Club to play Cambridge. It was a beautiful afternoon and played 9 holes before the weather moved in that night. This was a good last match before taking some time off for the break. April will be busy with a couple tournaments and matches, and then preparing for the Area tournament, which serves as the state qualifier. Check back for more updates in April!  (9 holes Par 37)

Lambert (Team Score: 119)
Kate: 37 (E)
Rachel: 40 (+2)
Loren: 42 (+5)
Morgan: 42 (+5)


Cambridge (Team Score: 127)
#1: 40 (+3)
#2: 47 (+10)
#3: 40 (+3)
#4: 49 (+12)
#5: 49 (+12)
#6: 62 (+25)

March 29: Match vs. Johns Creek

The second match of the week proved to be challenging for the girls and their competitors played well on the course. Laurel Springs Golf Club hosted the match, and it was a gorgeous afternoon outside. This was the second time hosting Johns Creek and their girls adjusted to the course. At the end of the day, Johns Creek beat Lambert by 7 strokes. The results lit a fire in the girls to focus more on mid-range shots and putting. (9 holes Par 37)

Lambert (Team Score: 123)
Alison: 37 (E)
Loren: 42 (+5)
Rachel: 44 (+7)
Morgan: 47 (+10)

Kate (35; -2) & Christine (39; +2) also played 9 holes but didn't count toward the match score.


Johns Creek (Team Score: 116)
#1: 35
#2: 37
#3: 44
#4: 54

March 28: Match vs. Etowah

The women's golf team started off the busy week with a big swing. The girls were back in action at Towne Lake Hills Golf Club competing against area-competitor Etowah. It was a sunny afternoon after the rain passed through the area, and left the golf course with wet patches. This was the second time Lambert played this course this season, and the scores reflected their knowledge of the greens. Scores were kept in the traditional format and the modified Stableford system. At the end of the afternoon, the Lady Longhorns came away with the W! (9 holes/Par 36)

Lambert (Team Score: 113)
Kate Owens: 35 (-1)
Christine McDonnell: 37 (+1)
Loren Kim: 41 (+5)
Alison Crenshaw: 42 (+6)

Etowah (Team Score: 136)
#1: 36 (E)
#2: 49 (+13)
#3: 54 (+18)
#4: 51 (+15)

The modified Stableford system is used to speed up the pace of play. It awards points for the following:
*Double bogey = 1 point
*Bogey = 2 points
*Par = 4 points
*Birdie = 5 points
*Eagle = 6 points

Stableford scores: Kate (36), Christine (33), Alison (22), & Loren (22).

March 22: Match vs. Forsyth Central

The women's golf team was back in action hosting Forsyth Central @Laurel Springs Golf Club. It was another nice afternoon on the course for some friendly region competition. It was a great learning experience for all the girls to grow in the game. Lambert came away with the victory and is gearing up for a big week of matches before taking spring break off. (9 holes: Par 37)

Lambert (Team Score: 119)
Christine McDonnell: 35
Loren Kim: 41
Rachel Burrell: 43
Morgan Boutwell: 44

Alison Crenshaw (40) and Kate Owens (43) also played 9 but did not count toward the team score.

Forsyth Central (Team Score: 182)
#1: 52
#2: 64
#3: 66
#4: 68

(Morgan Boutwell & Rachel Burrell on the #3 green with their competitors)

(Loren Kim & Christine McDonnell on the #6 tee box with their opponents)

(Alison Crenshaw & Kate Owens getting ready to hit off on the #8 tee box)

Spirit Night Update

The Lambert Women's Golf team hosted a community Spirit Night at the local Black Diamond Grill. Located at the intersection of 141 and Sharon Road, this restaurant is well-known throughout the Forsyth community. Owner Terry Hanley is an arduous supporter of local sports and activities, and customers speak very highly of his efforts over the years to give back. The event coincided with basketball on tv and team trivia, and it was great to see Lambert families and friends out at dinner. Black Diamond Grill had a packed house, and the night was a success! Thank you to everyone who came out and dined to support the women's golf team! The money raised will go toward future team expenses (area & state tournament fees).

Thank you again Terry Hanley for positively impacting your community. Everyone needs to stop by and grab lunch/dinner!

Our girls with Lambert Athletics supporters (Ken & Denise Kruppa)

March 21: Tri-Match vs. Woodstock & Johns Creek

The Lady Longhorns were back in action on Tuesday for a tri-match event @Laurel Springs after battling some rainy conditions the previous week. They squared off against area-competitor Woodstock and former region-competitor Johns Creek. It was a beautiful afternoon in March, with temperatures in the low to mid 80's. Lambert and Johns Creek played 4 girls, while Woodstock brought 3; the top 3 scores counted toward the team score. Lambert came away with the match victory after a great day of competition! (9 holes Par 37)

Lambert (Team Score: 109)
Kate Owens: 38 (+1)
Christine McDonnell: 35 (-2)
Alison Crenshaw: 39 (+2)
Loren Kim: 36 (-1)

Woodstock (Team Score: 151)
#1: 41 (+4)
#2: 47 (+10)
#3: 63 (+26)

Johns Creek (Team Score:114)
#1: 34 (-3)
#2: 38 (+1)
#3: 42 (+5)
#4: 45 (+8)

Lambert's Morgan Boutwell & Rachel Burrell also played individually on the course, with Morgan shooting a 38 (+1) and Rachel shooting a 42 (+5). 

March 11: Warrior Spring Swing @Mossy Creek (White County)

The Lady Longhorns were back in action today at the 10th annual Warrior Spring Swing. The tournament was hosted by White County and played at Mossy Creek Golf Course. The course played short for the girls with a distance of 4700 yards. The weather held off and most of the day was quite enjoyable, with only a few patches of rain at the conclusion of the event. The girls brought home 1st place and low medalist honors. The team score of 222 outlasted Union County and Columbus (249) by 27 strokes; those 2 teams sent their #1 back onto the course for a playoff to determine 2nd & 3rd place. The tournament only awarded low medalist to 1 individual, and all 3 Lambert girls tied with 74. The tournament director then surveyed their scores on the toughest hole, which the all parred. They then used scores from the 2nd hardest hole to make the decision, in which Kate birdied while Alison & Christine parred. All in all, it was a good day for the girls and they adjusted quickly to how the course was playing.

Lambert Team Score: 222

Kate Owens: 74 (low medalist overall due to tie-breaker)
Christine McDonnell: 74
Alison Crenshaw: 74
Morgan Boutwell: 81

March 6: Tri-Match vs. Woodstock & Lassiter

The Lady Longhorns were back in action on Monday for a tri-match event @Towne Lake Hills Golf Club in Woodstock. They squared off against the host school Woodstock and Lassiter. This was a great opportunity for the girls to see a new course and check out their competition for the Area tournament in April. Each team played 4 girls, with the top 3 scores counting. It was dark as the teams finished up, and Lambert came away with the match victory! (9 holes Par 36)

Lambert (Team Score: 118)
Christine McDonnell: 38 (+2)
Alison Crenshaw: 38 (+2)
Kate Owens: 42 (+8)
Loren Kim: Only finished 8 holes

Woodstock (Team Score: 131)
#1: 37 (+1)
#2: 39 (+3)
#3: 55 (+19)
#4: Only finished 8 holes

Lassiter (Team Score: 171)
#1: 59 (+23)
#2: 54 (+18)
#3: 58 (+22)
#4: Only finished 8 holes

The girls celebrated the victory with Chipotle on the drive back to Forsyth County.

March 4: West Hall Invitational @Chateau Elan

The Lady Longhorns were back in action this weekend @Chateau Elan for the West Hall Invitational.  The girls were able to see some of the top individual and team competitors in the state of Georgia for the upcoming season. It also gave our girls a chance to play on the Woodlands course which will be used for the 7A State Championship in late May. Temperatures were chilly which resulted in a 1-hour frost delay, and it took the competitors a few holes to truly adjust to the conditions. By the afternoon, the sun was shining and our girls were settling into a groove on the back 9.

The Lady Longhorns defended their team title again this year by outlasting stiff competition from Mill Creek, beating the Gwinnett rival by only 3 strokes. Lambert was led by All-Tournament team selection Kate Owens (78). Seniors Alison Crenshaw, Loren Kim, & Christine McDonnell also had good afternoons to secure the top spot. The team has a competitive tournament and match schedule for the rest of the season, with the hope of being ready to defend the championship at the end of the season!

(Alison Crenshaw, Loren Kim, Coach Rosser, & Christine McDonnell)

(Kate Owens not pictured)

February 28: Match vs. South Forsyth

The Lady Longhorns hosted South Forsyth on Tuesday afternoon at Laurel Springs Golf Club. Due to GAC not participating, each team played 6 girls with the top 4 counting toward the team total. It was a nice afternoon for golf!       9 holes (Par 37)

Lambert (Top 4 team total: 155)
Christine McDonnell: 35 (-2)
Alison Crenshaw: 38 (+1)
Kate Owens: 39 (+2)
Loren Kim: 43 (+6)
Morgan Boutwell: 44 (+7)
Rachel Burrell: 46 (+9)

South Forsyth (Top 4 team total: 181)
#1: 38 (+1)
#2: 41 (+4)
#3: 50 (+13)
#4: 52 (+15)
#5: 52 (+15)
#6: 63 (+26)

The Lady Longhorns defeated South Forsyth by 26 strokes on Tuesday afternoon. They will return to action this weekend at the West Hall Invitational @Chateau Elan.