Day 2 at Southerness (late report)

View from the 13th tee at Southerness over the bay. Click to enlarge

According to the "locals" Wednesday was meant to be more of the same weatherwise as Tuesday but the relentless wind was slightly more westerly and it rained late afternoon - but then the "locals" said it was just the usual light breeze! Many of the scores improved over the board, some however got a lot worse. East did not fare too well as Pamela did not improve on her position at all and Noreen got lost in not one but two bunkers and quite honestly should just have stayed there. She was very kindly advised by a fellow vet from Midlands to invest in some lessons.

However vets in general could hold up their heads (even in the wind) which is something when one can only stand in awe of the power and skill of our young players.

Lorna Bennett (Midlands) Sheila Cuthbertson(Borders) - apologies for not previously being mentioned - and Fiona de Vries (Midlands) all qualified for the main championship whereas Jill Harrison (North), Heather Anderson (North) and Helen Faulds (West) all were drawn to play in the second flight competition, the Clark Rosebowl. Margaret Tough (Midland) could not participate in the matchplay events as she is a selector and Noreen Fenton could not play for personal reasons.

After the day's golf the presentation of prizes took place. Noreen Fenton and Lorna Bennett both featured. (To view a picture please go into Kirkwoodgolf )

Vets Results:

162 Lorna Bennett (Midlands) 79,83

164 Sheila Cuthbertson (Borders) 84,80

166 Fiona de Vries (Midlands) 85,81

171 Margaret Tough (Midlands) 86,85

172 Noreen Fenton (East) 79,93

173 Jill Harrison (North) 89,84

173 Heather Anderson (North) 87,86

174 Helen Faulds (West) 87,87

180 Pamela Williamson (East) 90,90

184 Winifred MacCallum (Midlands) 90,94

192 Lynne Terry (North) 97,95

Thursday sees the matchplay games. Unfortunately two vets are drawn together straightaway, Helen and Jill. Very poor planning.

Last but not least let us remember those without whom such competitions would not run at all. Thanks to Ethel Jack and Janet Wake of the SLGA. ( I am now leaving the country) Apologies for not having a photograph of Gillian Kirkwood who is tireless.

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Good luck to those still playing.