The Ladies Toffs Trophy is an individual match play competition for ladies aged over 55 , starting in May and finishing in September.
The climax of the competition is the final which was played on Tuesday 3rd September in unseasonable summer weather between Laura Lawrence and Jude McManus.
The match started off in heavy rain which continued until the 8th hole with light showers for the next few holes and then some sunshine! The course coped well with the rain with a few greens having casual water and with a temporary green only on the 8th
Despite the rain both players played some great golf with the score level after 3 holes but a run from Laura gave her a lead of 4 going into the 8th. Jude fought back and won the 8th and 9th holes. Unlucky for Jude her long drive on the 10th made the bunker which after the heavy rain was not easy to play out of. A great 3 from Laura on the 11th gave her lead of 4 though back to 3 after a win from Jude on the 12th. Into the 15th Jude was back to 4 down but a great putt to win it and a win on 16th reduced Laura’s to 2 up going into the 17th.
Both players had interesting tee shots with Jude’s on the bank and Laura’s in the bunker but there was all to play for. Jude’s chip from the bank struggled on the wet soft green but Laura’s shot from the bunker and 2 putts gave her a win on the 17th and 3&1 match win.
Well done to both players for reaching the final and great golf in very wet conditions.
Thanks to Pauline Cooke for acting as referee and providing this report.
3rd September 2024