Eastern Inter Counties Foursomes

Eastern Inter Counties Foursomes at Seacroft. Morning round scores

Leicestershire & Rutland surged ahead with 7.5 points in the morning session with BB&O just 1 point behind on 6.5 just ahead of Lincolnshire on 6, Cambridgeshire and Essex on 5.5, Northamptonshire on 4.5, Suffolk on 3.5 with Norfolk and Bedforshire on 3.

The afternoon session saw a change in fortunes for many counties with Suffolk gaining 8 out of a possible 9 points closely followed by BB&O and Essex taking 7.5 points each to boost the morning totals. Both Lincolnshire and Leicestershire & Rutland struggled and secured only 2.5 and 3 points respectively.

With bright sunshine and a light breeze first thing, many will see the morning session as an opportunity to improve their standing.

Scores after day one see BB&O holding a slender lead with 14 points, one ahead of Essex on 13, Suffolk are third on 11.5, Leicestershire & Rutland fourth on 10.5, Cambridgeshire on 10, Lincolnshire on 8.5, Bedfordshire 8, Norfolk 7.5, Northamptonshire on 7.

Latest results after 3rd round matches:

Essex 20, BB&O 19, L&R 17, Cambridgeshire 16, Suffolk 15.5, Lincolnshire 14, Bedfordshire 12, Northants 11 and Norfolk 10.5.

Final Scores:

Essex managed the 5 points required to take the title finishing on 25 points, one ahead of Berks, Bucks & Oxon on 24. Leicestershire & Rutland finished third on 22 points ahead of Cambridgeshire on 21.5. Suffolk finished fifth on 20.5 just ahead of Bedfordshire on 20. Lincolsnhire tied with Northamptonshire on 17.5 with Norfolk bringing up the rear on 12 points.

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