VIV BACK FOR MORE MONUMENTAL JOY

FORMER finalist Viv Monument is on the charge again in the Daily Mail Foursomes after securing Kingsdown a place in the fifth round with new partner Jan Scott. Monument reached the quarter-finals in 2018 and is closing in on this year’s finale following the pair’s win at Wiltshire rivals

Marlborough, which saw the visitors beat Amanda Cooper and Trish King 2&1 in a closely fought tie. ‘It was a very, very tight match played in a great spirit,’ said a delighted Monument. ‘They played exceptionally well, but a little bit of luck went our way. We’re over the moon, as the fifth round is a long way in.’ Monument praised Scott, who produced a wonder chip on the 16th to ensure they headed to the 17th one up, saying: ‘That was the shot of the day. It was only two yards, but they are some of the hardest shots. Jan is a really good competitive partner and she is playing really well at the moment. ‘It takes the pressure off when your partner is playing brilliantly.’ There are three more knockout matches to win if they are to be among the last 16 women’s and men’s teams heading to Slaley Hall in October. Monument said: ‘I would love to keep going because of what it stands for. It’s a competition that has been going for such a long time and it is one that everyone knows. ‘All you can do is enjoy each round and play your best, then accept what happens. I have very fond memories of the finals. When you realise how many thousands start the competition to get down to the last 16, it is a huge achievement just on its own. We really did appreciate it.’