Result: 3-2 Win

Winning pairs: Ian & Julie Smith, Martin & Tracy Wright, Jon Cooper & Di Jackett

Losing pairs: Dave William & Maureen Slade, George Martin & Sheena Harrington

The Hawtree Team A had a splendid win against a team from Ruislip who in the past have lifted the trophy in three consecutive years and who more recently (last year) won the regional final.

Team optimism was not high going onto the first tee as all our pairings had to give a minimum of 5 shots with Ian & Julie giving a massive 16 shots. The outcome came down to the final pair of Jon & Di who nailed the result after going dormie (don’t know how to spell this) 2 up at the 16th and sealing the win on the next hole.

Despite their obvious confidence in the outcome, Ruislip sent a very friendly and affable team, coping as well as we did with the effect of playing foursomes behind the clubs’ four balls and the day was enjoyed by all members of both teams.

We now look forward to our 3rd round match against Little Hay.