After the first five matches had returned to the clubhouse the Sheffield Captains had built up a commanding lead of 5 – 0 over the home team.

A whitewash was not beyond the bounds of possibility. Derbyshire however rallied to take the next three matches and at 3 – 5 down the home team hoped that the last two pairings could surmount a late challenge.


It was not to be. Sheffield finished as victors 7 – 3 in this friendly and cordial annual fixture.

The Chapel Secretary, Denise Goldfinch, and Professional Dave Cullen, were on hand to greet all the players on arrival, with Simon Hibbert providing an excellent post match dinner.

A warm welcome was extended to all the players by Club Captain John Pope, and in response the Derbyshire Captain, John Carr, and the Sheffield Captain of Captains, Barry Lawson, both agreed that the hospitality that had been afforded and the condition of the course were excellent.

Donations were made to Chapel en le Frith Mobile Physiotherapy Services, the club Captains charity, and suitable gratuities were presented to the staff at Chapel en le Frith G. C.

All present had had a most enjoyable day and aspired that another visit to this beautiful north of Derbyshire golf club would not be too far in the distance.