Keith Lovatt, the current Club Captain of Burton Golf Club, set the pattern by playing well on his home course in Match one.

Partnered by the Society Captain Peter Brabbing he helped to secure the first win of the day for Derbyshire.

This set the pattern for the next three matches on the course and after half the field had returned to the clubhouse the home county were four matches up.

Herb Farrage, Shropshire Captain, rallied his team and they managed to secure two wins and a half from the remaining matches, however this was not sufficient, and the final result was a win for Derbyshire 5.5 to 2.5.

Shirt sleeves were the order of the day for the players as they enjoyed this magnificent course in the south of the county. The catering staff provided a delicious Ham Salad luncheon and four course Roast loin of Pork dinner which was appreciated by both teams.

Herb Farrage, the visiting Captain, in replying to the Derbyshire toast “The Shropshire and Herefordshire Society” expressed his gratitude to the hosts and Burton on Trent Golf Club for the use of their facilities.