OXFORD RETAIN KILN TROPHY IN LADIES VARSITY MATCH

After becoming the inaugural winner of the Kiln Trophy in the Ladies Golf Varsity match last year, Oxford retained their hold on the Trophy by defeating Cambridge 6-3 on 15th March at Aldeburgh Golf Club, in Suffolk.

Teams from Oxford and Cambridge Universities played foursomes in the morning, with Oxford narrowly ahead 2-1 (as last year). But in the afternoon, Oxford won four of the six single matches, giving an overall result of Oxford 6, Cambridge 3.

The Oxford Captain - Sara Nicholson (Mansfield College) - said she was delighted to have led the team and retained the Kiln Trophy. Cambridge Captain - Louise Elms (Fitzwilliam College) - who was also captain last year said, "We improved this year but it is clear that we are going to have to make a quantum leap in our performance to wrest the trophy from Oxford next year. Plans are already in hand."

David Gilchrist, Chairman of Kiln, commenting on the company's sponsorship said:

"We are delighted to support this new sporting event between the Oxford and Cambridge Universities Ladies Golf Clubs. The weather was very kind to us, but the course still proved to be an excellent test of golf.

Oxford triumphed once again but, rather like the boat race these things seem to go in phases and, I am sure that Cambridge will redress the balance over the next few years.

Both teams played well and treated the spectators to a splendid day's golf. We look forward to next year's event."