On 27th July 84 pairs from 78 clubs across the country gathered at Wollaton park in Nottingham for the Brenda king Foursomes 36 hole event. The field was very strong with 6 past British senior champions, numerous current and past internationals along with regional and county players. Many Midland Vets supported the event. We were hoping for a well contested event and the players didn’t disappoint with some great scores posted on both days and even a hole in one to add to the excitement. The club provided an army of helpers which ensured the smooth running of the event. Also a band of starters who helped make the event more special. .The course was in splendid condition with the greens running very true and fast. The best time to play Wollaton is in July when all the baby deer and running around. What a treat.

Some great scores were posted on Day 1 with Sam Harben /Cathy Riley from Hallamshire and Ann Lewis (Royal St Davids) and Jeanette Williams (Pleasington) scoring 78 gross to take the lead, with Sam and Cathy leading the nett on 64.5. Welsh international Ann and her partner showed their class on Day 2 posting a 77 gross to take the Winners Salvers with a total gross of 152. Sam and Cathy took the nett prize with a nett score of 138.

Midland Vets did well in both gross and nett events. Last years winners Helen Lowe (Scraptoft) and Karen Jobling (Richmond) taking runners up spot. Chris Fisher (Whittington Heath) and ex-MV Mary Maclaren (Chislehurst) took 3rd place. Ros Moor (Shifnal) and Sue Pidgeon (The Wrekin) took runner up spot in the nett with 143 nett and Pauline Hulance/Jenny Prior from Bedford and County 4th, with 145 on count back.

We had a fantastic evenings entertainment with Bingo and the ABBA Party girls. What a night we had. It almost felt normal, although we were careful to begin with, until the wine came out. Thank you to Wollaton and all their staff for providing a fantastic venue and for looking after us so well.

Ann Lewis & Jeanette Williams	Sam Harben & Cathy Riley	You're being watched!
Wollaton Deer	Prizewinners

 

FULL RESULTS

PRIZE	NAME / CLUB	NAME / CLUB	SCORE
Overall Winners	Ann Lewis / Royal St Davids	Jeanette Williams / Pleasington	152
2nd gross	Helen Lowe / Scraptoft	Karen Jobling / Richmond	155
3rd gross	Mary MacLaren / Chislehurst	Chris Fisher / Whittington Heath	156 c/b
4th gross	Laura Webb / East Berkshire	Kate Evans / Frilford	156
Best nett	Sam Harben / Hallamshire	Cathy Riley / Hallamshire	138
2nd nett	Sue Pidgeon / The Wrekin	Ros Moor / Shifnal	143
3rd nett	Sarah Hoff / Stover	Gro Lomas / Royal North Devon	145 c/b
4th nett	Pauline Hulance / Beds & County	Jenny Prior / Beds & County	145
Day 1 gross	Aileen Greenfield / Pyecombe	Karen Sykes / Worthing	76
Day 1 nett	Jane Sly / Mill Ride	Fran Campbell / Mill Ride	67.5
Day 2 gross	Betty Sworowski	Julia Bradley / Wakefield	78
Day 2 nett	Elaine Meagher	Linda Reeve / Aldwickbury	72
Nearest Pin 11th	Jane Sly / Mill Ride
Nearest Pin 13th	Mary MacLaren / Chislehurst