Michele Thomson says

Thanks for the

memories to the Curtis

Cup spectators

Scottish champion Michele Thomson has asked if Kirkwoodgolf could pass on her personal thanks to the Curtis Cup galleries.

Michele's message:

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who was at St Andrews, all of those who braved the cold wind and rain on Sunday to cheer me and the rest of the team on.

Walking up that 18th fairway to the roar and cheers of the home support was something I will never ever forget. It was simply an amazing experience.

There was so many faces in the crowd I wanted to go round and thank them all personally as it meant so much. If I start writing thank you letters now I will still be at it at the end of the season.
Of my own match I was really caught up in the heat of the moment. I wanted so much to hole that putt on 18 to win but after I missed, I was thinking of my opponent, Jennie Lee, and how much courage it took to hole the 4ft putt she had for a half.

On reflection, and since the match was over (overall), I am glad she holed out as she did not deserve to lose either as she played great and was a real sport all the way round..
It was a deserved victory for the USA team. They played great all week and we always seemed to be playing catch up but credit to all my team mates, Mary, Lawrence and all the management team as we never gave up and we all gave it our best.

If the last three days have encouraged even a small percentage of girls to take up golf, and I hope it has, then we will have an even greater chance in the future of regaining the Curtis Cup.

I can recommend a good coach if anyone is interested!!
Thanks once again to everyone.

Michele Thomson