Liz Johnson won the Ashby GC D-Level

[<<] [>>] by Andy Sherwood at Ashby
12th August (GC - Tournaments)

After a late withdrawal, the tournament started with a block of seven players, all play all.

With the block winner taking the title.

Play moved along smoothly until lunchtime with all players winning at least one game.

Play progressed nicely in the afternoon, until a late cloudburst disrupted the finish.

Because of the rain, play ended slightly later than hoped. But all games were completed with no time limits having to be imposed.

Liz Johnson from Nottingham CC finished as the winner, with an impressive five wins from six games.

The tension was high in the last game to finish, with Rob Yates from Ashby CC, needing a big win against Susan Alderman from Gainsborough CC, to take the runner up spot. Rob made a spirited recovery to take the game 7-6.

Brenda Ash from Nottingham CC, who had been the front runner for most of the day, finished as runner up with four wins and a better hoop difference.

The field was completed by Avril York from Ashby CC, Catriona Peterson and Kate Packham both from Nottingham CC.

Special thanks on the day for Janet Sherwood for her assistance and providing refreshments.

Also, to Mike Bilton who kindly offered, and was kept busy as referee.

The standard of play was excellent, with good hoop running and some spectacular jump shots.

With a mix of experienced players and newcomers to tournament play a good time seemed to be had by all.