Twenty-one squads of eight competed in this year’s interclub Stearn Trophy foursomes knockout. Matches scheduled for the first Monday of each month tested players against extreme weather, with temperatures soaring to 31’ on occasion. Sincere thanks to all clubs for their wonderful hospitality throughout the tournament.
Following competitive early rounds, Fynn Valley, Thorpeness, Seckford and Woodbridge successfully reached the semi-finals on 7th September.
The Stearn Finals, took place on Sunday October 5th at Aldeburgh GC, featuring a closely contested match between Seckford and Fynn Valley. Fynn Valley held the lead following the morning round, but the afternoon session saw Seckford turn the tables to claim the trophy 31/2:21/2.Congratulations to the winning Seckford team of Angie & Jan, Susie & Angela, Sharon & Karen with Ali stepping in for the afternoon.
Stearn Winners Seckford GC
The SLGCA extend its heartfelt gratitude to Aldeburgh Golf Club for their warm hospitality and good humour throughout the very long day.
The catering provided for teams, caddies, team captains and supporters was perfect – from delicious lunchtime sandwiches and much needed hot supper of baked potatoes with assorted fillings, fresh salads followed by delicious lemon roulade. Given the superb weather, additional supporters attended and the catering staff handled the extra demand with grace and efficiency. Presenting the trophies before supper was highly appreciated by all but particularly those who had to travel further afield.
Finally, special thanks go to the Team Captains, Sheila Boath, our County Secretary, Carol Deslandes, SLCGA President and England Golf ref Jeff Deslandes for their individual support throughout the event.
Sarah Brownie
SLCGA Competition Organiser for the Haskell & Stearn
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