Having already won the Seniors Barnard Trophy a few weeks ago, the team led by captain Harry Leggoe won by 9 holes in an entertaining final hosted by Sprowston Manor.

 

In a 36-hole match, and in front of good support for both teams, an early advantage was pivotal and Royal Norwich took control leading by 10 holes halfway through the morning session. Great Yarmouth rallied on the back nine, with Nigel Drewery and Gareth Davies coming back from 3 down to finish all square, but scores of 4 up, 1 up, and 3 up in the other matches meant that Royal Norwich had a commanding lead of 8 holes by the lunchtime break.

 

The afternoon was a much closer affair and there were many positives for Great Yarmouth, who were competing in the final for the first time in the Cup’s 30 year history. Drewery and Davies continued their good form to win 5 up and the third and fourth matches were looking tight. But it was the Royal Norwich pair of Ben Grainger and Stephen Deacon who helped to secure victory with an impressive afternoon performance winning 7 up.

 

Royal Norwich, winning the Cup for only the second time, won by 9 holes overall, and Leggoe was presented with the trophy by County Secretary Peter Johns. 

 

Match Result: Royal Norwich beat Great Yarmouth & Caister 9 holes up

Morning:

Andrew Bonham & Carl Bream halved with Nigel Drewery & Gareth Davies

Ben Grainger & Stephen Deacon won 4 up against Jason Roope & Graham Flower

Ewan Davies & Brian Belshaw won 1 up against Ian Lardner & Ian Day

Giles Hart & Harry Leggoe won 3 up against Warren Bensley & Chris Fielding

Afternoon: