Hermitage’s Kate Lanigan carded a pair of 71s to win the 2025 Lahinch Ladies Scratch Cup and Vaughan Trophy by four strokes at the west Clare links.
She triumphed on 142 from Esker Hills’ Ella Cantwell, who followed a 71 with a 75.
Lahinch’s Aideen Walsh was third on 148 with scores of 73 and 75, while Ballinrobe’s Shannon Burke (77-74), Ballybunion’s Emma O’Driscoll (74-76) and Ennis’ Sarah Cunningham (74-76) were fourth, fifth and sixth respectively on 150.
Tralee’s Lucy Grattan (78-75) was seventh, Olivia Lucas (79-76) eighth, Tralee’s Ella Moynihan (79-76) ninth and Elm Park’s Rachael McDonnell (78-78) tenth.
Moate’s Ella Grennan, 19th in the gross on 160, won the best nett.
Kate is pictured alongside Lady Captain Marjorie Ahern and Lady President Aedin McCarthy.
