Brian Worthy, Club Chairman and the Club Secretary Chris Shaw warmly greeted all the players on their arrival for the eagerly awaited annual match.

After a ham salad lunch John Carr, Society Captain, partnered by Arnie Vardy, Club President set off in the first match against Sue Hyde, the Ladies Captain (Burton on Trent) who played with Margaret Mills the home club Lady Captain.

Despite the 1st match going the men’s way the rest of the team could not quite maintain the initial advantage and the Ladies retained the trophy by the smallest of margins 4 ½ to 3 ½ .

The Club President, Arnie Vardy, welcomed all the visitors to Stanedge and said that the Society was always welcome. After John Carr, Captain proposed the toast “The Ladies” Sue Hyde responded and thanked the hosts for their hospitality.

A Cheque was presented to Stanedge G. C. to go towards a seat in memory of one of the greens staff who was tragically killed recently. Further cheques were given to Stanedge G. C. staff who ensured that the day went so well.

The match in 2010 is due to be hosted by Buxton Golf Club when Elizabeth Howe (Buxton H. P.) will be the Captain of the Society of Derbyshire Lady Golf Captains.