The South Herefordshire Seniors organised a tournament, Saxons V Celts, based on the Ryder Cup format. After the first day's battle, foursomes and 4BBB the Celts lead 11.5 to 1.5.

On the second day the Saxons fought back winning the singles 12.5 to 11.5 but still giving the Celts a decisive overall victory 23 - 14.

The seniors lost the return match against Woodlake Park - 2.5 to 4.5. There were wins for Phil Bundy and Bob Hill 4&3 and John Duvall and Eifion Rees 1up. There was a half for John Davies and Malcolm Connah and defeats for Barry Howells and Vin Kilty 6&4; Peter Atkins and Richard Hammett 5&4 and Mike Proctor and Trevor Horsfield 5&3.

In the Wernddu home match South Herefordshire managed a 3.5 to 2.5 victory. There were wins for Peter Atkins and Keith Nind 3&1 and Henry Rivers and Tony Haile 2&1, halves for Phil Bundy and Mike Bishop; Malcolm Connah and Eifion Rees and John Duvall and John Barnett. Ian Corbitt and Dave Trigg lost by 1 hole.

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