Kulka Inches Closer at JCWGA Medal Play Tournament in Brooklyn

Kathy Swihart is third in the Jackson County Womens Golf Association Medal Play Tournament at Hills’ Heart O’ the Lakes Golf Course in Brooklyn after rounds of 77 and 80. File photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.

By Jeff Steers
JTV Sports

(June 20, 2024 2:55 PM ET) Jackson High School graduate Natalie Kulka moved a stroke closer to the leader in the Jackson County Womens Golf Association Medal Play Tournament at Hills’ Heart O’ the Lake Golf Course in Brooklyn.

The 2023 JHS graduate shot a four-over-par 73 Thursday to move within four strokes of Andrea Clark in the championship. Clark shot a 74 Thursday to maintain her lead.

Kathy Swihart is third (157), Anna Faucher is currently fourth (161), Laura McCully is fifth (166), and Cherie Tarpley sixth (167) with one round remaining in the tournament.

Play continues on Friday at Hills as the flight winners will be honored after the third and final round.

JCWGA Medal Play Tournament

At Hills’ HOL Golf Course, Brooklyn

Andrea Clark 71 74 145

Natalie Kulka 76 73 149

Kathy Swihart 77 80 157

Anne Faucher 85 76 161

Laura McCully 81 85 166

Cherie Tarpley 84 83 167

Pam Messerly 92 81 173

Barb Smith 86 91 177

Nancy Rumsey 87 91 178