On Monday 4th August, we played our third Anglian League match of the season against Bedfordshire at Dunstable Downs Golf Club. Given the exceptional summer we are experiencing, it was a huge disappointment to find ourselves playing in torrential rain and wind speeds reaching 40mph.
Despite the conditions and a challenging away course, the team secured a very creditable halved match.
Kristina Matthews had the daunting task of leading the team out against Welsh Senior international Sue Caley, who produced some excellent golf for Bedfordshire’s first win of the day. Ann Fosker and Gillian Smith also faced quality opponents and Beds soon had a 3-0 advantage. Rachel Goldsmith and Lynne Barrett had convincing wins leaving Rita Fossey to decide the overall result; this was Rita’s first Anglian League match, and she battled stoically to secure the third vital point for Suffolk, on the final green.
Thanks to Dunstable Downs Golf Club for their exceptionally warm welcome, a well presented course and excellent catering.
Result: Suffolk 3 – Bedfordshire 3
Kristina Matthews (Ipswich) v Sue Caley 8&7 Loss
Ann Fosker (Felixstowe Ferry) v Chris Jones 3&1 Loss
Rachel Goldsmith (Rookery Park) v Gill Westgate 3&2 Win
Rita Fossey (Halesworth) v Breege Traynor 1up Win
Gillian Smith (Felixstowe Ferry) v Shirley Darrah 5&4 Loss
Lynne Barrett (Hintlesham) v Sally Tyrell 7&5 Win
Ann Fosker, Senior Captain
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