First female Pampling Plate champion - PGA of Australia

First female Pampling Plate champion


For the first time ever the Pampling Plate will be engraved with a ladies name.

For the first time ever the Pampling Plate will be engraved with a ladies name.

"AlexandraAlexandra Orchard today became the first female to
win the prestigious Pampling Plate which is awarded to the Queensland Trainee
Match Play champion.

23-year-old Orchard went head-to-head with home
course favourite Rick Coleman in the 36 hole match play final.

It was a thrilling battle that went down to the
wire, with the match decided on the very last hole. A par was enough to see
Orchard claim the win.

"I’m
excited and honoured to come away with the win and also to make history," said
Orchard who was very flattering of her opponent.

"To
be in the company of such a great player in the final of such a prestigious
event made for some really strong competition."

For Caboolture Golf Club and third year PGA Trainee
Rick Coleman it was a bitter sweet day, last year he finished third in the tournament
held at his home club, this year he desperately wanted to win in his final tilt
at the title.  

"The
Pampling Plate has become such a big event at the golf club and I was keen do
well with so much support from all the members here," said Coleman.

"It’s
been a great opportunity to work in a club that has such great support from Rod
Pampling and his family who are so passionate about this event."

Speaking from the US ahead of teeing off on the Web.com Tour, Rod Pampling expressed his pride in all the Trainees competing in the tournament he lends his support and name to. 

"Congratulations to Ali on a tremendous tournament and win! I am so proud of all
the Trainees, particularly seeing women and men competing head to head in such strong competition," said Pampling. 

"I’m looking forward to seeing Ali Orchard and Rick
Coleman’s names on a lot more leaderboards!"

The
Queensland Trainees will now turn their attention back to their education and
work, setting their sights to continue pursuing their careers in the golf
industry.


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