New Braintree Golf Club ladies' captain Diana Hughes will not forget her first day in a hurry.

Colourful debut - Diana Hughes celebrates becoming the new ladies' captain of Braintree Golf Club. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK (46403-2)

Hughes drove off at the first tee in her new role last week under the shadow of a large Chinese Dragon, borrowed for the day from Lians restaurant in Witham.

Hughes, who is Malaysian-Chinese, was also greeted by the sound of symbols, as her fellow club members marked her inauguration as captain in flamboyant fashion.

"It was a total surprise to me and I did not suspect a thing," said Hughes, who plays off a handicap of 12.

"It was a memorable start for me as captain."

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Published Thursday, December 1, 2005

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