Keswick Pair Triumph in National Final

The couple had both enjoyed a consistent season, both individually and together, the highlight being them winning the club’s mixed knockout championship. All this stood them in good stead for their Portuguese challenge which they not only rose to but passed with flying colours.

After playing only one practise round the couple exceeded all expectations by returning a tremendous score of 46 stableford points. That was enough for a 3 point victory over a pair from Skipton Golf Club.

As well as being national champions the victory also earns the Stampers a return trip next year where they will try to defend the title.
This year has been unprecedented for Keswick golfers on their travels. Club Steward Alan McNichol and Richard Barnes started the ball rolling with victory in the International Pairs grand final at Carnoustie. Club President Ernest Clark then finished a highly credible 3rd in the Marie Curie national final at Fairmont, St Andrews. Now the Stampers are national champions. Next up will be the turn of Club Professional Gary Watson and his amateur partner Bob Thornton who fly out to Turkey at the end of the month to compete in the grand final of the PGA National Pro-Am.