THE clubs are to be packed away in the next few weeks and Kim Rostron will be looking for a job.

But after the success she has tasted - and the length and intensity of the season - the Clitheroe player says she will be glad of a break, even if she has to spend the winter working to save up for next season.

This has been Kim's most successful season by far, a coming of age for the 23-year-old.

English champion, Scottish strokeplay champion and winner of the prestigious St Rule at the home of golf, St Andrews, Rostron admits that she surpassed her pre-season expectations dramatically.

"I knew I could win something but to win three majors was something else," said Rostron, who represented Great Britain and Ireland against South Africa at Thirsk and also against the Continent of Europe in the Vagliano Trophy in Sweden.

"I think I surprised myself.

"I wasn't surprised that I could handle those situations because I'm fairly laid back and I don't let things get to me.

"But I was surprised that I got into those situations so frequently.

"At the end of the season you're very tired. It's week in, week out. You have to pace yourself. "I'm glad that it's now over because I can have a rest and come back refreshed next year."

It is a big year for it is Curtis Cup year, the biggest team event in women's golf and Rostron aims to make the Great Britain and Ireland team.

"The squad will be announced in the next couple of weeks and I'm hoping to be in it," said Rostron.

"It is the pinnacle of an amateur golfer's career and that is certainly my goal for next season.

"I think it's a realistic goal, given my performances this season."

Last week Rostron, playing for England, was involved in a classic encounter in the women's home internationals with Scotland's Alison Rose which finished all square. England won the event for a sixth successive year.

Partnering Elaine Ratcliffe, Kim won three out of three foursomes matches, had one win in the singles, one half and only one defeat - an outstanding contribution to the team.

"It was a good feeling to win and especially to sink a 25-footer on the last green to halve with Alison," she added.

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