Bridge club holds super congress online
Brisbane Water Bridge Club has held its Super Congress online for the first time.
Entries were received from far and wide with "a sprinkling" of local entrants.
The Swiss Pairs event filled 22 tables, "packed full of big name players".
Winners were Michael Courtney and Chris Depasquale.
Club members Barbara Grant and Louis Koolen, a former Brisbane Water Bridge Club president, secured eighth spot in the congress pairs.
Club novices Linda Cunningham and Jo Ampherlaw won the Under300 Masterpoint (Restricted) division with an overall placing of 11th, beating many open players in the process.
Beryl Lowry and John Aldersley won the Novice division, also beating a number of open players.
The Sunday Swiss Teams event attracted 26 teams.
Team Beeby, comprising Nick Jacob, Tom Jacob, Stephanie Jacob and Jane Beeby, won the day with five wins and a loss.
A local team finished eighth. That was Team Clarke, comprising Di Coats, Jan Clarke, Sally Clark and Garry Clarke.
The Crocketts playing in a hybrid team finished 5th.
SOURCE:
Website, 1 Aug 2022
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