After some hiccups with the match play indexes,we finally got the correct cards to the players. We lost the toss, and Belconnen chose to tee off first. Luckily the fog lifted, and the day warmed very quickly. Lots of nervous players were wandering about, putting, chipping, chatting with their caddies. Finally after the official photos, we were away - Pam, followed by Chris, Jan , Barb and Helen.
Jan was first in - a huge 8/6 win. (How demoralising for her opponent?)
And from there it was all positive news- next Chris, then Pam, and as I fought for my par to secure a win at the 18th hole, I could hear the cheers! We were across the line, Bowral had retained the Bronze Shield!!!
Paul and Leonie Carroll were there too (diverted on route home from Orange) to cheer us in...and to buy the first round of celebratory drinks. Not too much,as we had to drive home first.
But text messages to Bowral were greeted with 'I have the champers on ice' from Kevin Kenny, and our arrival at the clubhouse was very cheery, with drinks, cheese platters, friends, husbands, members all joining in for a well earned 'toast'.
Thank you to Kevin and the club for their wonderful support of the Ladies Team!
Let's see if we can do it again next year!? Well Done to all the players and caddies.
Barbara (and on behalf of Jane Clifford, Pennants Captain)