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In the morning, the rain was hammering down in Carnoustie and Blairgowrie and the two team captains did consider cancelling the match on the Carnoustie Championship course. However, the weather forecast said the rain would lessen by the afternoon so the decision was made to play!
We arrived at Carnoustie in rather damp conditions, however by the time we had enjoyed a coffee, bacon roll and some chat the rain had stopped for our first tee time at 12.30. That didn't last long and the waterproofs went on and the umbrellas up as the rain started hammering down again!
Despite, at times, the very wet weather conditions and a five hour round, all the ladies had a very enjoyable day. The greens were absolutely superb, as was the standard of the rest of the course. Thankfully, the weather hasn't been warm enough for there to be much growth of the rough!
There was however plenty of water hazards and challenging bunkers. Here is Elaine in the Spectacles bunkers on the 14th....she said "this is impossible I am coming out backwards" to which I replied "come on you have to give it a try to get out forwards and enjoy the experience!".....we were both amazed when she got out first go. The lessons from Neil have paid off Elaine!!
All the matches were keenly contested and resulted in a win of 2 ½ to 1 ½ for Blairgowrie. After the match we enjoyed a two course meal in the Caledonia Club house. Thanks to Sue Waddell (Captain), Elaine Robson, Moira Campsie, Fiona Edwards, Fiona Johnston, Gill Tissell, Liz Fertacz and Sheila Bruce for representing the club.
Here are a couple of photos of the course....
