For the final day of these championships the weather was mixed in the morning but turned out really well in the afternoon.
In the semi finals for the handicap Carol Wilson (Murcar Links) beat Kimberly Beveridge (Aboyne) 3 and 2. Fiona Hay (Deeside) beat Eileen Mauchline (Newmacher) on the 19th. This was a really close match with Fiona being one down going into the 18th and she won the 18th and 19th.
In the scratch section Laura Murray (Alford) beat Lynne Terry (Cruden Bay) 3 and 1 and Sammy Vass (Tain) beat Rebecca Wilson (Carnoustie Ladies) 6 and 5.
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| From left Sammy Vass (Tain), Lynne Terry (Cruden Bay), Laura Murray (Alfrod), Carol Wilson (Murcar Links) and Fiona Hay (Deeside) |
The handicap section of the finals in the afternoon had a heavy shower to start with then sunshine all the way. Fiona Hay stormed away and was 4 up at the turn and finally beat Carol Wilson 7 and 6. We are grateful to the Lady Captain of Nairn Jane Rhodes for acting as referee in this final.
The scratch final was not won so easily with only one shot between Laura Murray and Sammy Vass for most of the game. Laura went 2 up at the 15th and Sammy holed a long putt at the 17th to draw one back and they halved the 18th for Laura to win the championship and the Gifford Trophy.
The scratch final was ably refereed by club President Ronald Gordon.
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| Sammy Vass with Thomson Tankard and Laura Murray with Gifford Trophy |
After a few call offs, 76 players took part in this championship which will be held at Blairgowrie next year.
Well done to everyone.
Dorothy Marshall
Secretary
