SCOTTISH VETS CHAMPIONSHIP

The inter-divisional playoff to decide the Scottish Vets Matchplay Champion for 2013 took place on Sunday 22/Monday 23 September at Blairgowrie. East Vets were represented by Anne Hanson   for the first time after her win at The Glen  GC last month  (pictured below at North Berwick) .

 Anne was up against Alison Bartlett, Highland Vets Champion, in her quarter-final tie -  a tough match as Alison is a Scottish Senior Internationalist.  After a shaky start which saw her 5 down after 7 holes played, Anne staged a dogged fightback which culminated in winning the 18th to square the match and force extra holes. Unfortunately, Anne lost at the first extra hole but it was a very creditable performance against the eventual winner as Alison Bartlett went on to become the 2013 Scottish Vets Champion.  Well done Anne  as you took Alison further than her subsequent opponents, and congratulations to Alison on becoming Champion.
 (See  http://ercn86.gilliankirkwood.co.uk/  for reports of the semifinals and final)