Honours shared at the Hadleigh Forum Tournament
Every year one player seems to figure strongly in all events so it was refreshing to see a variety of winners in this year's tournament held at Eastwood Community Centre on Tuesday 10th May 2011.
The Handicap Singles was won in a very close final by Paul Reed (handicap +7) who plays for Hadleigh Forum in the Basildon League, narrowly defeating Garry Hartgrove (handicap scratch). Paul and Garry had progressed to the final with semi-final victories over Paul Fawell ( - 5) and John Tendler (-5) respectively. The closeness of the majority of the matches in this event indicated the accuracy of the handicapping.
Garry obtained some revenge on Paul in the Handicap Doubles final when partnered by Colin Napper (combined handicap +2) as they were victorious against Paul Reed and David Woolmer (combined handicap +4).
The Straight Singles event went to form, being won by John Tendler who overcame Mick Tappenden in the final.
As always, a most enjoyable evening.
Graham Farmer
