The final day for the County Championship and Seniors Championship commenced with an 8.00am and 8.07am start for the Seniors, followed by 8.14am and 8.21am for the Championship. The 1st Semi Final for the Seniors involved Jo Rumsey of Rochford Hundred and Sue Ballard of the Essex, followed by Maria Williams of Rochford Hundred and Julie Finegan of Hainault Forest. Jo Rumsey at one point went 3 down but recovered to take the Semi Final after playing three extra holes. Maria Williams finished 1 up after going to the 18th green. In the 1st match for the Championship were Lizzie Hatch of the Warren and Katy Yates of Clacton on Sea, followed by Erin Earl of Thorndon Park and Elle Redgewell of Orsett. Katy Yates won her match 3 and 2 with Elle Redgewell winning hers 9 and 7. As these matches finished before the Seniors the Championship players began the final at the correct time of 1.07pm with the Seniors following at 1.14pm. allowing them time to get their lunch before playing the Final. The Seniors final was an all Rochford Hundred final with Jo Rumsey winning against Maria Williams by 1 hole. The Championship final between Katy Yates and Elle Redgewell was won 4 and 3 by Katy Yates. Our congratulations go to both Champions and commiserations to their worthy opponents. The Presentation was followed with a tea for winners, players and officials, including our four referees Josie Williams, Len Alliston, and Martin Eady led by Chief referee Steve Bonnington. All the players enjoyed the Thorndon Park Course and the Hospitality received by them. They also wished to thank our Sponsors Langdon Hills Golf and Country Club for sponsoring and supporting the event.
The photo is of the winners Jo Rumsey Seniors' Champion, Janice Hazledine County President and Katy Yates County Champion.
This time with our Sponsor