If the sun shines on the righteous then the Ladies of Freshwater Bay must be so. The yearly Ladies Invitation was held on Thursday 26th July with a field of fifty ladies set off for a 4 ball better ball stableford competition. With the sun beating down but a gentle breeze, sun lotion applied liberally, twenty five ladies from Freshwater with their guests from other Island clubs, were ably started by Senior Captain Richard Couse. Yet again the scores were very close with the eventual winners coming in with 41 pts. Jan Smith and her partner Brenda Keyte from Shanklin and Sandown pipped Elaine Hunter and Kath Harding also from Shanklin and Sandown with another 41 pts scored by Liz Morris and Jean Munds also from S/S. The front nine went to Gail Brown and Marion Johnston from Ryde with 23 pts and the back to Carol Taylor and Carol Bradshaw from Newport on 22 pts.
Nearest the pin was Rita Smith who won the bottle of wine which she donated and the 2's sweep was divided between Kath Harding and Di Clark.
As players came in very thirsty and hot they were greeted with a glass of Pimms and were very well served with a lunch and sweet.
Many red faces and tired legs but a great day for Freshwater Bay and friends.
Results
Overall
1st. Jan Smith & Brenda Keyte S/S 41 pts.
2nd.Elaine Hunter &.Kath Harding S/S 41 pts (on count back)
3rd. Liz Morris & Jean Munds S/S 41 pts (on count back)
Front Nine.
Gail Brown & Marion Johnston 23 pts.
Back Nine.
Carol Taylor & Carol Bradshaw 22 pts.
Nearest the Pin
Rita Smith.
2's
Kath Harding & Di Clark.
