South Africa’s Danielle du Toit is still in the hunt for back-to-back victories on the Sunshine Ladies Tour as she heads into the final round of the Jabra Ladies Classic just one shot off the lead at Killarney Country Club.
On a wet and rainy day in Johannesburg, Du Toit signed for a second round of 70 to climb to five under par overall. She is one shot behind the leading quartet of France’s Lois Lau (67), Czech Kristyna Napoleaova (71), Britain’s Jess Baker (68) and Scotland’s Lorna McClymont (68).
“The conditions were quite challenging with the rain and wind that made life interesting. It was important to keep the ball in play and be patient. I wish I putted a little bit better, but I struck the ball nicely and stuck to my gameplan which delivered a good result. I did leave a few shots out there, but all in all I’m happy with where I am in the tournament, and hopefully tomorrow I go a bit lower,” said Du Toit.
After winning on the Sunshine Ladies Tour last week and now contending again, Du Toit is pleased to see the results of some hard work she’s put into her game.
“My game is in a good place. I’m happy the hard work is paying off. I’m finally starting to see the results of about six months of really hard work. I’m excited and it bodes well for the rest of the year.”
With more rain expected for Friday’s last round, Du Toit says she’s determined not to let the weather put a damper on her game.
“Whether it rains or the wind blows it doesn’t really matter. The game stays the same – just hit the ball on the fairway, hit the ball on the green, hit the putt. If it comes off or not, I’m going to go out there and give it my all and have fun,” Du Toit said.
SCORES
138 – Lois Lau (FRA) 71 67
138 – Kristyna Napoleaova (CZE) 67 71, Jess Baker (BRI) 70 68, Lorna McClymont (SCO) 70 68
139 – Danielle du Toit 69 70
140 – Ellie Gower (ENG) 70 70
141 – Nobuhle Dlamini (SWZ) 69 72
141 – Hulda Gestsdottir (ISL) 69 72
142 – Sophie Witt (GER) 69 73
143 – Hanna Tauber (GER) 71 72
143 – Ashley Chow (CAN) 73 70, Nadia van der Westhuizen 75 68, Rebecca Earl (ENG) 75 68, Lianna Bailey (ENG) 69 74
144 – Marianne Skarpnord (NOR) 72 72
144 – Romy Meekers (NED) 72 72, Louisa Carlbom (SWE) 74 70
145 – Chiara Horder (GER) 75 70
145 – Tina Mazarino (NOR) 74 71, Cara Gorlei 73 72, Ivanna van der Merwe 73 72, Anita Uwadia (BRI) 76 69, Ellen Hume (ENG) 70 75, Michelle Forsland (NOR) 73 72
146 – Rosie Belsham (ENG) 72 74
146 – Bobbi Brown 74 72, Lisa Coetzer (a) 78 68, Doris Chen (TPE) 76 70, Chloe Salort (FRA) 72 74
147 – Tiffany Arafi (SUI) 74 73
147 – Stacy Bregman 74 73, Zane Kleynhans 73 74, Emie Peronnin (FRA) 77 70, Canice Screene (IRL) 75 72
148 – Kelsey Nicholas 74 74
148 – Carolin Kauffmann (GER) 73 75, Kaiyuree Moodley 75 73, Kiera Floyd 73 75, Andrea Bergsdottir (ISL) 75 73, Ekaterina Malakhova (WHT) 76 72, Hester Sicking (NED) 74 74
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