Spalding Golf Club’s ladies have missed out on coveted spot in the final of the Mail on Sunday competition after a narrow loss in the last 16.
Drawn away from home against Benton Hall Golf Club in Essex in round 18, they faced strong opposition on a difficult course in very wet and windy conditions.
Four of the five singles matches went to the 17th or 18th greens, but Benton Hall took full advantage of their home course knowledge and won by 3.5-1.5. Matilde Kedzlie and Lois Williamson brought in the points, while the losing players were Pat West, Elizabeth Holbrook and Dianne Platt.
Spalding fielded a team of ten strong players through the eliminating rounds and achieved some excellent results this year.
It is quite an achievement to get through to the last 16 nationally – and all members at the Surfleet-based club are very proud of this group of talented lady golfers.
- Results from Tydd St Giles Golf Club’s ladies’ section: Thursday Stableford – 1st Maria Taylor-Vassall 35pts; 2nd Christine Burton 33pts; 3rd Joan Clifton 32pts.
Sunday Stableford – 1st Maria Taylor-Vassall 35pts; 2nd Christine Burton 33pts; 3pts Petra Meir 30pts.
Thursday Medal – 1st Chelsea Petty 69; 2nd Lin Walker 71 (ocb); 3rd Maria Taylor Vassall 71.
Sunday Medal – 1st Maria Taylor-Vassall 71.
Club Championships (36 holes): Handicap Trophy – 1st Maria Taylor-Vassall 143 (ocb); 2nd Ann Fiford 143. Scratch Trophy – 1st Lorraine Gallie 174; 2nd Maria Taylor-Vassall 179.
Rabbits Trophy – 1st Christine Doy; 2nd Liz Miller.
