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Close outcomes in doubles day competitions

32 players entered the August GC Level Play Doubles Tournament on a somewhat showery August morning which later developed into a lovely sunny afternoon.

The players were split into two competitions based on their aggregate handicap played over 6 rounds.

Both competitions were closely fought with 2 very close finishes.

In the A section 4 of the 8 pairs ended up with 4 wins. Liz Drury/Tony James & Richard Brooks/David King were level on +6 net hoops, however Richard & David beat Liz & Tony and won based on who beat who.

In the B Section the result was also pretty close with 2 Doubles on 5 wins and 2 doubles on 4 wins. Beryl Hughes & Gavin Taylor won based on net hoops from Fran Box & Graham Tucker with a net hoop score of +12 compared with Fran & Graham’s plus 10.

At the beginning of the tournament the Manager put out a special plea to avoid slow play following several complaints that had been made recently.

The players did extremely well and completed 6 rounds in under 6 hours including a lunch break. Well done all.


Jonathan Isaacs
Manager

Thanks to Jonathan for managing what proved to be a difficult event, with withdrawals right until the last minute; PLEASE, we all know it's sometimes unavoidable but do try to withdraw as early as possible if you need to. You will now receive a 4 week warning as well as a 10 day one to encourage everyone to check their dairies for clashes!

Full results

Block A BA&SC TJ&FP AC&PG RB&DK LD&TJ SA&PH BG&JP AH&LT Wins Position
Brian Aikens & Steve Chapman 7 7 6 6 7 5 3 5
Tony Jolly & Fiona Phillips 5 3 7 5 3 5 1 8
Alan Cottle & Paul Green 1 7 6 5 4 7 2 7
Richard Brooks & David King 2 7 7 7 7 5 4 1
Liz Drury & Tony James 7 6 3 7 7 7 4 2
Simon Ancell & Philip Harrison 7 7 7 3 7 5 4 4
Bridget Goodman & Jane Powell 6 7 7 3 3 4 2 6
Andrea Huxley & Louise Taylor 7 7 5 7 5 7 4 3
Block B RC&DL FB&GT BH&GT RW&PB R&RP DR&SK SG&TE SN&JM Wins Position
Richard Carline & Diana Langridge 6 3 7 7 7 7 4 3
Fran Box & Graham Tucker 7 7 7 6 7 7 5 2
Beryl Hughes & Gavin Taylor 7 2 7 7 7 7 5 1
Robin Wootton & Paul Brown 3 5 6 6 7 7 2 6
Rachel & Richard Pointon 7 2 7 7 7 6 4 4
Diana Rolfe & Sue Kilby 1 3 5 2 5 5 0 8
Susan Gale & Trish Ellis 4 6 1 2 7 4 1 7
Sue Nicholas & Jim Mander 1 5 4 7 7 7 3 5