Short Hills, NJ The frigid temperature was as much a topic of conversation as the play at the 56th Annual Short Hills Invitational. Lauren Zink and Cindy Prendergast returned to action and captured the crown with an entertaining three set victory over Sally Cottingham and Chris Sheldon. In the Men’s Ranking event, the top 2 teams met for the crown, with David Caldwell and Blake Cordish defeating Dan Rothschild and John Schmitt. 6 champions were crowned over the three days, click here for full story, results and photos.

Men's Open Winners David Caldwell and Blake Cordish finalists John Schmitt and Dan Rothschild

The frigid temperature was as much a topic of conversation as the play at the 56th Annual Short Hills Invitational.  Friday’s play was limited to the Women’s B tournament, won by Wendy Day and Liz Perry and the Men’s 95+ event won by John Stefanik and Andy Sorrentino.  On Saturday, the Men’s and Women’s Ranking Tournaments, the Men’s B Tournament and the Men’s 115+ Tournament took center stage.

The women’s field was the strongest of any this year, featuring 7 of last season’s top 8 teams.  Lauren Zink and Cindy Prendergast returned to action and captured the crown with an entertaining three set victory over Sally Cottingham and Chris Sheldon.

In the Men’s Ranking event, the top 2 teams met for the crown, with David Caldwell and Blake Cordish defeating Dan Rothschild and John Schmitt.

The Men’s B tournament saw Alan Schmitz and Chris Donoho top David Colville and Darrin O’Neill.  In the 115+ group, Mike O’Donnell and Mike Palmer defeated both seeded teams, Scott Estes and Steve Nycum in the semifinals and Tom Caputo and Gary Cochrane in the finals.

Men's Ranking RESULTS
Women's Ranking RESULTS
Women's B RESULTS
Men's B RESULTS
Men's 95+ RESULTS
Men's 115+ RESULTS