AFTER 20 years of trying, Pattie Barratt has finally won Pinner Hill Golf Club ladies section's prestigious Hawkins Cup competition.
The trophy was originally presented in 1940, and 10 former winners were in the field for this year's 27-hole medal event.
After a tough morning's play, Annette Fordham led with a nett 76, followed by Kate Bishop on 77, with three other players close up on 78.
In the afternoon positions changed dramatically as last year's winner Ju Kim moved up to second on 116, only to be beaten by Pattie Barratt on 115.5.
With kind weather and the course in good condition, the participants enjoyed the day, which finished with dinner and presentations.
The Lady Captain, Andrea Shearman, presented the trophy and prizes to the following participants:
1st Pattie Barratt nett 115.5, 2nd Ju Kim 116, 3rd Annette Fordham 118.5.
Best morning score: Kate Bishop; Best after-noon score: Val Beamish; Best handicap of 31+: Judy Siegel; Birdies: P Barratt, D Brown, A Fordham, P Grundy, R Smith. Other results
April Stableford: Silver Division: Carol Masters 39 pts, r/u Ju Kim 36pts; Bronze Division: Jeannette Carter 31 pts, r/u Ruth Smith 29 pts; Copper Division: Caroline Young 31 pts, r/u Vivian Gray 29 pts
Coronation Foursomes: Winners Margaret Wigginton & Janet Hazard 34 pts; r/u Diane Brown & Deirdre Bray 31 pts.
May Medal & Anderson Qualifier Silver Division: Carol Masters 76, r/u S Johnstone 78; Bronze Division: Val Beamish 79, r/u Jeannette Carter 85; Copper Division: Vivian Gray 79, r/u Beth Grant 91.
