Australian Spoons 2014

Friday 27th June saw the Midland North Regional Final for the Australian Spoons, at Wollaton Park Golf Club. The day dawned quite wet, with a threat of thunder and lightning .....not what we had wanted. It did rain but not too hard, and we escaped the thunder and lightning, although we did have to ask all the competitors to read 'the suspension of play notice', before they went out on the course.

We had 60 entries from the 6 Midland North counties, with 4 pairs pulling out before the day. The winning pair with a score of 41 points, were, Susan Wenlock and Suzanne Burgess from Kibworth Springs in Leicestershire. Their prize, as well as a bottle of champagne, was entry into the National Final at Belton Park in September, including overnight accommodation, dinner and 2 rounds of golf.

In 2nd place with 37 points were Jan Lathbury and Sue Powell from Erewash; 3rd with 36 points were Joanna Burden and Kate Hall Jones from Woodhall Spa, and 4th, with 35 points, Lynne Worden and Donna Cunning from Beedles Lake.

The day proved to be a great success, despite the weather, with the Ladies Section of Wollaton Park playing their part by baking cakes, manning the halfway house (much appreciated by the competitors), acting as starters, taking the photographs, and generally being very welcoming to all. About half the players had an excellent 2 course buffet after they had played, and all commented on how good the course was, most wanting to go back and play it in the sunshine.

As well as thanking the Wollaton Ladies, I would also like to thank Pippa Hanley, who helped me every step of the way, and Maureen Clarke who gave up her time to be our roving referee.