Darina Betschart again underlined her potential after delivering another impressive podium finish competing on the international scene at the Winter Garden Junior Open in Florida last weekend.

The Bermudian finished runner-up after losing in a closely fought play-off with rival Lara Bakhour in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour tournament held at Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden.

Competing in the girls 14 to 18 age division, Betschart shot an opening round 77, which included two birdies, to grab a share of the lead midway through the 36-hole tournament.

She then followed up with a 78, which contained one birdie on the back nine to bring her two-day total to 11-over at the end of regulation, which was enough to secure a share of first place and force a play-off, but she ultimately came up just short of glory.

Betschart enjoyed the experience despite losing out on a fourth title competing at an overseas event for the year.

“It was hard to lose in a play-off. I just made too many mistakes,” she told The Royal Gazette.

“It was a great experience, and again it showed me some areas that I need to work on.”

Betschart has enjoyed considerable success competing both at home and abroad this year.

She won age group honours competing on the Southern Texas Junior Golf Association Tour in the United States, Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships in Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico Junior Championships in Puerto Rico.

Back on the home front, Betschart also retained her titles at the Talcott Cedarberry Bowl, ICS Tires Cobra Puma Junior Championships and Bermuda Mixed Foursome Championship after teaming up with Lewis MacFarlane.

With another podium finish under her belt, Betschart will now look to build on the positives she took away from her last performance in Florida as she continues to refine her game ahead of upcoming competitions.