Lombard Trophy Dominic Bibby enjoyed the delights of an early summer safely pocketed a win in the Lombard Trophy Medal. The Lombard Trophy winner is now going to be playing with Club Professional Chris in the regional qualifier and a chance to represent Colchester in the final over in the Algarve! Playing off sixteen, Bibby had a nondescript front nine showing seven over par but his back nine sparkled and he stood on the 18th tee just one over par. This strong back nine gave him enough momentum to take him clear of Michael Blakebrough (10) who also returned a nett 65. Both players were four shots clear of Jeff Johnson (14) and Richard Withnall (3) who returned 69s. Withnall also returned the lowest gross of the day. Stuart MacAulay (5) and Steve Jennings (5) returned handicap equalling nett 70s. Ladies Stableford Earlier in the week the ladies played a Stableford where 31 handicapper Romany Foster returned a winning card of 35 points to put her two clear of Marilyn Free, also playing off 31. Julie Dicks (13) in third place lost out to Free after a countback with Jane Madge (24) on 32 points and Lynda Hilliard (18) on 30 taking the fifth place from a field of 48 ladies. Vets Friendlies The Vets are now well into their season of friendlies. Results are not going in Colchester’s way with a solitary win from the four matches played so far. This week saw the Suffolk team from Stoke by Nayland beat them at home the first time since 2004! Vets’ Captain Clive Kerr has promised to sharpen up the team for the next series of matches. |