Bowdon faced a strong team at Fylde in their first match of 2022, and lost 6 – 10. At least the weather was good. Fiona Whittaker made an impressive debut with 2 wins out of 4. The first two rounds of games went Fylde’s way 1 – 7, but as the Bowdon team adjusted to the lawns they won the last 2 rounds 5 -3.
The Bowdon team, with their handicaps, was: Richard Saul, Captain (4), Fiona Whittaker (8), Nan Saul (8) and Margaret Moss (10). The Fylde team was Alan Morton (3), Betty Bates (3.5), Phil Snowden (3.5) and Alison Broughton (10).
Results were as follows: Richard beat Alan +1 and Betty +7, and lost to Phil -7 and Alison -10. Fiona, on her debut, beat Alan +6 and Betty +13, and lost to Phil -2 and Alison -9. Nan beat Alison +1, and lost to Alan -10, Betty -3 and Phil -8. Margaret beat Alan +4, and lost to Betty -8, Phil -3 and Alison -2.