Both teams arrived in good time to enjoy a coffee and chat before the match. The Ladies from Cambs and Hunts were pleased with the choice of venue as it meant that few of them had little more than an hour’s drive to Rushden.
Prior to the match the Cambs and Hunts captain apologized that she had had to play 6 of her ‘A’ team ladies due to last minute changes in circumstances. One of the Northants ladies also pulled out on the day and so I filled in. With the teams finalized it was time to play.
Jumpers came off as the match progressed as it was such a mild day- perfect for golf. The course was immaculate and the greens fast. Win, lose or draw everyone said how much they had enjoyed playing.
Teams met on the terrace overlooking the par 3 ninth hole to watch others come in. The lasagne, chips and salad was declared a hit and cheesecake or Eton mess for dessert topped it off nicely. The ‘quiet Monday’ proved to be very different for the Rushden staff who couldn’t have done more for us.
Northants ladies will want to forget the 6/2 defeat but I’m sure will remember the lovely day held at Rushden GC.
Lizzie Crow
| Matches | Northamptonshire | Result | Points | Cambs & Hunts | Result | Points |
| 1 |
Nita Pryer Claire McIiroy |
|
|
Roz Bartlett Elizabeth Beilby |
2up | 1 |
| 2 |
Carole Kane Liz Waine |
|
|
Mo Poole Karen Large |
1up | 1 |
| 3 |
Ionie Robinson Ann Lester |
Half | 0.5 |
Debbie Harding Shirley Osborne |
Half | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Lizzie Crow Helen Marriott |
|
Helen Verrechia Debbie Wastling |
3&1 | 1 | |
| 5 |
Melanie Steel Sandy Pattendon |
Half | 0.5 |
Susan Hill Caroline Richardson |
Half | 0.5 |
| 6 |
Julie Beavan
Nadia Anderson |
|
Helen Gillet Sue Cross |
3&2 | 1 | |
| 7 |
Chris Coles Gina Evans |
3&2 | 1 |
Trina Miller Susan Hide |
|
|
| 8 |
Carol Collins Jan Roberts |
|
|
Martha How May Burn |
5&4 | 1 |
| Result |
|
|
2 |
|
|
6 |
