The Senior Men’s County Finals at Thorpeness Golf Club saw Cornwall and Surrey emerge as the winners on the first day. It was a day filled with competitive golf matches, with Cornwall and Surrey prevailing as narrow winners in the morning foursomes and afternoon singles. The final scores were 5-4 in favor of Surrey over Durham and 6-3 in favor of Cornwall over Staffordshire.
In the morning foursomes, Cornwall secured a 2.5-0.5 win against Staffordshire, while Durham and Surrey shared the spoils with a 1.5-1.5 draw. The matches were intense, with some thrilling moments and impressive performances from both teams.
The afternoon singles saw Staffordshire and Cornwall battling it out, with Cornwall emerging as the 3.5-2.5 winners. Meanwhile, Durham faced Surrey in a closely contested match, with Surrey securing a 3.5-2.5 victory.
The matches were filled with exciting moments, including impressive birdies, thrilling comebacks, and nail-biting finishes. The players displayed exceptional skill and determination, making it an exhilarating day of golf.
The morning foursomes between Staffordshire and Cornwall witnessed some intense competition. Ian Veale and Simon Knowles of Cornwall displayed exceptional teamwork and skill, securing a 2&1 win. The match between Mike Deeley and Rob Maxfield of Staffordshire and Mark Blaber and Richard Jones of Cornwall was a thrilling contest, with Blaber and Jones emerging as the winners with a two-up victory.
The battle between Andy Guy and Duncan Stott of Staffordshire and Guy Norris and Gary Hawking of Cornwall was a closely fought match, ending in an impressive half after a series of remarkable shots and putts.
In the morning foursomes between Durham and Surrey, the match between Keith Waters and Les Bruckner of Surrey and John Kirkpatrick and Anth Black of Durham showcased some exceptional golf, with Kirkpatrick and Black securing a commanding 3&2 victory. The match between Simon Skeldon and Nigel Pimm of Surrey and Stuart Brown and Ian Hendry of Durham was a closely contested affair, with Skeldon and Pimm emerging as the winners with a one-up victory. The match between Bryan Ross and Brian Nelson of Durham and Simon Crockett and David Boxall of Surrey ended in a thrilling all-square draw.
The afternoon singles saw some outstanding performances from the players. Dave Westwood of Staffordshire displayed remarkable skill and determination, securing a hard-fought victory against Ian Veale of Cornwall. Simon Knowles of Cornwall put up a strong performance, securing a 2&1 win against Rob Stevens of Staffordshire. Mark Blaber of Cornwall displayed exceptional form, securing a 2&1 victory against Terry Bray of Staffordshire. Richard Jones of Cornwall showcased resilience and skill, securing a one-up victory against Dean Porter of Staffordshire. Rob Maxfield of Staffordshire put up a dominant performance, securing a 5&4 victory against Gary Hawking of Cornwall. Guy Norris of Cornwall displayed impressive composure and skill, securing a hard-fought victory against Mike Deeley of Staffordshire.
In the afternoon singles between Durham and Surrey, Keith Waters of Surrey put up a commanding performance, securing a 6&5 victory against Tony Tomlin of Durham. Simon Skeldon of Surrey displayed exceptional resilience, securing a one-up victory against John Kirkpatrick of Durham. Anth Black of Durham and Nigel Pimm of Surrey engaged in a thrilling battle, with the match ending in a hard-fought all-square draw. Stuart Brown of Durham and Simon Crockett of Surrey put up a closely contested match, ending in an exciting all-square draw. Nicholas Mansell of Durham and David Boxall of Surrey engaged in a competitive battle, with the match ending in a hard-fought draw. Ian Barker of Surrey put up a strong performance, securing a 4&2 victory against Bryan Ross of Durham.
The day was filled with exceptional golf, showcasing the talent and determination of the players. It was a thrilling start to the Senior Men’s County Finals, and the stage is set for more exciting matches in the days to come.