GOLF: CAMBRIDGESHIRE comes so close to lifting title
IN a thrilling finish to the East Region Golf League, the Cambs & Hunts first team had to win all six games against Norfolk to tie for the trophy with Essex.
Played at The Norfolk Golf & County Club, the first four matches won leaving two matches on the course, which went all the way to the 18th.
One of which ended in a half and the other winning, making the final score 5.5 to 0.5.
This resulted in Cambs & Hunts not quite clinching the 6-0 requirement with the final league trophy going to Essex on number of games won, as both counties were tied on points, leaving Cambs & Hunts having to settle with second place.
The highlight of the match was a hole-in-one from Sarah Smith in her last ever Junior match for Cambs & Hunts on the 124yd, 13th hole. A perfect shot, carrying the pin and spinning back into the hole.
For three of the team (Sarah Smith, Tabby Brain and Chelsey Herbert), having turned 18, it was their last Junior County match. They are set to have a long-term career within the county, if not at a higher level.
The second team (who play foursomes matchplay, off handicap) halved their match against Norfolk.
With three wins, one draw and a loss, they have done extremely well in the league.
Next year's challenge is looked forward to as some of the second team players move up.
County Junior organiser, Marcella Tuttle commented: "This was a really exciting finish and some great golf was played.
"It was a big ask to beat Norfolk 6-0, but we very nearly pulled it off."
First team: Miranda Brain (Gog Magog), captain Chelsey Herbert (Gog Magog), Sarah Smith (Links, Newmarket), Amy Rae (St Ives), Tabby Brain (Gog Magog), Claire Tuttle (Links, Newmarket).
Second team: Laura Tuttle (Links, Newmarket) and Megan Taylor (Brampton Park), Harriet Haywood (St Ives) and Laura Howard (St Ives), Megan Willis (Old Nene) and Grace Plumb (Menzies).
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