Basildon'smixed doubles Hawtree team got off to a good start against Swanley club Birchwood Park.

At the end of 18 holes, and with the scores level at 2.5 apiece,Maureen Parkin and George Eaton played in sudden death for Basildon. Theykept their cool andfinished the match on the 20th hole.

Daphne Saitch continued her quest for the Ida Bunting Trophy by winning 2 and 1 in the second roundagainst her BelhusPark opponent.

Two more rounds will be played over the next month before the semi-final and final.

Published Thursday, June 12, 2003

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