The final of the MCLGA Champion of Champions took place at Royal Burgess on Sunday 11th September and was contested by Louise Fraser, representing Comiston and Jennifer Bryan, representing Harburn. Louise was the Comiston champion in 2020 and this year the Champion of Champions was a busier field than normal with all the club champions from 2020 and also 2021 vying for the title. Carol Brown, the Comiston champion in 2021, caddied for Louise which added a nice feeling of symmetry and completeness.
There was a good group of supporters, particularly from Comiston, including Captain Sarah L, and from Kingsknowe, Louise's home club. Louise soon showed herself to be the dominant player and went 3 up after 3 holes and never really looked back, winning 5 and 4 after an impressive display of long-hitting off the tee, solid putting and latterly some fine scrambling to keep the pressure on Jennifer.
The presentation of the Antonio Vase took place in the Edinburgh Room of the Royal Burgess clubhouse and tea and biscuits were enjoyed by players and supporters before we all walked out to the main road to watch the motorcade with the Queen's coffin pass by.
Louise had wanted to win the Champion of Champions in 2020, in Comiston's centenary year but it was not to be. However, this more than makes up for that and we are gratified that Louise chose to represent Comiston again in 2020 and this time went the whole way. Congratulations, Louise, Comiston is proud of you!