East Vets v British Senior Men at Elie GC on Tuesday 16th May

 A great day was had by all at Elie for this annual fixture.  We were greeted with drinks on arrival followed by lunch which allowed us to meet and mingle with our opponents.

The day didn’t quite get off to the best start as there was a ‘stewards enquiry’ over the handicaps.  Thanks to Wendy Nicholson for helping to sort this out, much appreciated.  Once this was ironed out we then got down to the most important part of the day, the golf.  For some ladies, playing Elie was a new experience but all seemed to thoroughly enjoy it. The course was in great condition and thankfully weather was kind and we stayed dry throughout.

All games were played in good spirits and all ladies gave it their best shot.  Sadly we weren’t able to do better than last years halved match and lost 4 ½  – 1 ½.

According to Andrew Gray this fixture has been running for around 20-30 years and he didn’t think the ladies had ever won!  That’s a statistic that we need to change in the future.

All games were discussed further in the clubhouse over tea and scones where the results were then announced.

Many thanks to Andrew Gray and the British Senior Men for hosting a very enjoyable day.  Thanks also to Elie GC for providing superb catering throughout the day.

Let’s hope that 2024 is going to be the year that we return from Elie with a positive result.

Match Results:

Wendy Nicholson/Moyra Statham v Douglas Donaldson/Peter Arthur  Halved

Ailsa Cackett/Anne Rorrison v George Walker/Richard Muckart          Lost at 18

Ann Sewell/Mandy McBain v James Bryce/Andrew Gray                    Won 3&1

Dianne Brown/Louise Casey v Johnny Allbrook/Campbell Evans        Lost 2 down   

Fiona Larnach/Val Mackenzie v Graham Duncan/Nigel Watt                Lost 3&1

Lesley Johnston/Janet Fairweather v John Duncan/David Simpson       Lost 4&3