Day 3 kicked off with less sunshine and more breeze, which, from a home advantage point of view, was not completely unwelcome. Our tee times were later with being drawn in the second match so our team had more rest for the 36 holes to come.
Starting the final day in pole position was a great effort from the team and we took strength from the fact that we had been victorious over the two teams that had already won against our final opponents.
I am delighted to report that the morning foursomes finished with East Lothian in the lead with 2 wins and 1 loss. The afternoon singles got off to a good start with a convincing 5 and 4 win from Lesley Atkins which bumped the scoreline up to 3 points. We now only needed 1 1/2 points more to clinch victory. While the 2nd match between Keren Ward and Kate McIntosh was still alive and close the 3rd match out finished in a win for Midlothian. Match 2 ended on the 18th with a great 1 Up win to East Lothian so now only 1/2 a point required..........
Our 4th match was another tight affair between Joanne Free and Emily Dalgetty and went the full distance resulting in a narrow defeat for us with a 1 up win to Midlothian. Meanwhile bringing up the rear were Charlotte Munro in match 5 against Alison McBride and Dawn Young versus Kirsten Blackwood in match 6. Thankfully by the time match 6 reached the 17th green sitting at 1 down it became evident that Charlotte Munro in match 5 had done a Martin Kaymer and clinched the last point we needed to win the title. Match 6 finished on the 18th green as a half match making the overall scoreling 3 1/2 to 5 1/2.
The picture below was taken shortly after the the last ball was struck on the 18th green.
Our 2014 County team have been a fantastic example of what can be achieved by mixing seasoned players with the exuberance and confidence of youth. It has been a great experience for all and we look forward to competing together at Hilton Park Golf Cub on 19 to 21 September.
A very large thank you goes to North Berwick Golf Club and their Managing Secretary, Chris Spencer, for use of the clubhouse faciities and organising courtesy of the course for the tournament. Thanks also to Tantallon Golf Club for letting us use their meeting room facilities. The course was in impeccable condition and thanks to go to Stuart Greenwood and his staff for their extra work carried out to cater for our tournament needs. The food and catering was complimented by all the competitiors, officials and volunteers and our thanks go to Aex Jones and straff and chef Colin Chalmers and staff.
Mention must also be made of the folowing peopel-
The organising committee who have worked hard in the run up to the tournament.
Our secretary Liz McLelland and Treasurer Gwen Stewart who manned the administration desk unti last post was called!
Carol MacLeod, President who started every foursomes and singles match for the 3 tournament days.
Janette Buchanan, Vice President, for providing beautiful floral table decorations.
Every volunteer caddy/trolley puller whose efforts were invaluable.
All the volunteer temporary car park attendants.
Everyone who came to spectate.
Suffice to say it was a great team effort in more ways than one
Full Day 3 results below.
Match 1
Fife v’s Stirling & Clackmannan
Foursomes
Susan Jackson/Lorna Bennett beat Jennifer Allan/Louise MacGregor 4 & 3
Elaine Moffat/Lorna McKinlay lost to Linda Allan/Elaine Allison 2 & 1
Karin Sharp/Linda Dyball lost to Laura Bissett/Alison Davidson 5 & 4
Result Fife 1, Stirling & Clackmannan 2
Singles
Lorna Bennett lost to Alison Davidson 2 & 1
Karin Sharp lost to Louise Macgregor 4 & 3
Susan Jackson lost to Laura Bissett 2 & 1
Sam Munro lost to Linda Allan 1 UP
Elaine Moffat beat Elaine Allison 3 & 2
Lorna McKinlay lost to Margo Gardner 4 & 3
Result Fife 1, Stirling & Clackmannan 5
Match Result Fife 2, Stirling & Clackmannan 7
Match 2
Midlothian v’s East Lothian
Foursomes
Louise Fraser/Hannah Scott lost to Lesley Atkins/Joanne Free 2 & 1
Wendy Nicholson/Karen Marshall lost to Jane Herd/Charlotte Munro 3 & 1
Kate McIntosh/Alison McBride beat Keren Ward/Dawn Young 4 & 2
Result Midlothian 1, East Lothian 2
Singles
Louise Fraser lost to Lesley Atkins 5 & 4
Kate McIntosh lost to Keren Ward 1 UP
Karen Marshall beat Mary Lou Watkins 5 & 4
Emily Dalgetty beat Joanne Free 1 UP
Alison McBride lost to Charlotte Munro 2 & 1
Kirsten Blackwood halved with Dawn Young
Result Midlothian 2.5 East Lothian 3.5
Match Result Midlothian 3.5 East Lothian 5.5
