Stead pips Illsley and Racey to Hopper title

A tight finish to the Tydd St Giles Ladies Section’s Hope Hopper Stableford Trophy saw three players tie on 38 points.

Nicola Stead took the victory on countback from Sylvia Illsley and Sue Racey.
The Rabbits Trophy, for players with handicaps of 37-54, was won by Juliet Punshon with 38 points, ahead of Illsley, 34, and Chris Montague, 30.
Other results –
Seniors Pairs: 1 John Schultz & Dave Leedle 45pts, 2 Tom Ainsley & Lee Smith 44ocb, 3rd Colin Jacques & Phil Ecuyer 44ocb, 4th Martin Pearson & Kev Johnson 44.
Men’s Directors Salver Parr Bogey: 1 Luke Stanford hcp 26 score plus-5 ocb, 2 Terry Pease hcp 19 score plus-5, 3 Paul Brown hcp 18 score plus-3.

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