Catherine Panton-Lewis stood on the 14th tee of the second round 4 shots behind the leader Tracey Loveys. Neither player could at that point have foreseen what was about to happen next, but Panton Lewis mounted the 15th tee with a one shot lead. Tracey ran up a calamitous 7 after a visit to one the deep-faced pot bunkers guarding the green and as if to deepen the wound Cathy holed for a birdie 2.

With her tail up, three more birdies ensued which sealed a 3 shot victory for Cathy. The feisty Panton Lewis showed she had lost none of her competitive spirit from her years on the European Tour. A multiple winner there, it was no surprise to her peers that she had found the wherewithal to win again here.

The Scot, daughter of golfing legend John Panton, who celebrated her 52^nd birthday this week, said “My dad was thrilled. He's in his 91^st year and lives above my husband Phil (who caddied for Cathy) and myself in Berkshire. We still play 9 holes together – it's great having your coach live upstairs”

For myself I was not nearly sharp enough over the two days but was greatly encouraged by Cathy's victory over the 'youngsters'. Maybe there is still time for a 'youngster' like me to win this Championship before the tournament spikes finally get hung up for good.