Welcome to NVLGS
The Norfolk Veteran Ladies' Golf Society welcomes you. The Society, formed in 1960/1961, is open to lady golfers aged 55 and over who are playing members of Norfolk clubs affiliated to England Golf.
2026 AGM
We look forward to seeing you all at the 2026 AGM on Monday 23rd February, 11.30am at Wensum Valley Golf Club followed by lunch. Booking forms and menu details will have been emailed to you from your rep.
Recent Competitions
A larger field entered the Championships this year, a factor for this was moving the competition to the end of the season from mid-summer, this meant we had a lot more entries particularly in Division 1. Last year there were only seven entries in this category but this year twenty-two entered, so this made for a much better competition. A slightly lower entry from Division 2 of fourteen from nineteen still made for a solid competition. The weather was good and the Dunston members were very welcoming and supported us by providing a starter, thank you Club Captain and Hilary who ran the raffle for me. Congratulations to the winners who were as follows, in Division 1 Scratch and defending her title, winning the Championship Cup with a fine score of 81 was Sue Clarke from Kings Lynn, runner up winning the Joy Boult Salver, was Anne Sibley from Wensum Valley with 87. Best Nett, winning the Pallister Cup for Division 1 was also Sue Clarke from Kings Lynn with a score of 73, so a double winner. The Over 65 Gwen Watts Salver was won by Anne Sibley with a score of 76ocb. In Division 2 winning the stableford competition and the Curtis Cup, was Pip Martin from Dunston Hall with a score of 35, runner up, winning the Committee Salver, was Avril Carey from Eaton with 33 points and third was Julie Procter from Kings Lynn. The Over 65 Bessie Turnbull Salver was won by Pip Martin making her a double winner also. Well done everyone who took part and enjoyed the day.
104 ladies from 16 clubs played the lovely Kings Lynn course on a challenging day with rain showers and whirling wind conditions which made it a good test of golf. The day clashed with the Ladies County Foursomes but it was still oversubscribed and late entries were turned away as we could only accommodate 26 teams with a two tee start. The club made us very welcome and the membership provided help with the raIle and starters. Huge thanks go to the Kings Lynn Lady Captain, Elaine Calvert who was incredibly supportive and their Secretary Iain who dealt with all the cards and put them through their system to sort out handicaps and winners. There were loads of compliments about the course and everyone appeared to enjoy the day. Congratulations go to Sue Clarke, Rosie Russell, Jane Reavell and Soon Letchford who came in first and won the Judith MacKinnon Salver. The Society is very grateful to everyone who generously bought rafle tickets which raised £420 for the Norfolk & Norwich Jenny Lind Appeal. Sue Saunders The Results:
Forty players took part from seven different clubs in the competition at Caldecott Hall Golf Club. After all the lovely dry, hot weather we have had, we awoke to a cold, wet and windy day. Mention must be made of the four players from Denver who made a trip of it, staying at Caldecott the night before! The day dawned and everyone was very stoic and without complaining just got on with it. On finishing everyone agreed that they had had a good time with great company. Congratulations go to the winners who took on and tamed the challenge. 1st Sue Ryan and Kay Reynolds from Eaton Golf Club with 37 points, the only pair to break par, well done ladies. 2nd Anne Osborn and Penny Lamb from Bawburgh Golf Club with 32 points. 3rd Debbie Leggett and Julie Ellis from Richmond Par k with 30 points (ocb). Nearest the pin on the 8th for Handicaps 25.9 and under was won by Penny Lamb from Bawburgh Golf Club and nearest the pin on the 13th for Handicaps 26 and over, was won by Pam Skoyles from Caldecott Hall. Many thanks to Caldecott Hall who were very supportive, the pro shop who met all our needs and provided the very capable Mick as starter and the Barn who provided us with a very welcome meal. Well done everyone. Jill Bullimore Competition Secretary
Recent Matches
Match Captain Sue Saunders reported that the second match of the season was played at home against Lincolnshire at Thetford in extremely wet conditions. The fairways were in a very poor condition after the recent prolonged hot spell, and it was agreed that players could prefer lies. Both teams struggled with the rain and the fairways but there were some excellent performances and some very close matches. This match always has a larger squad of 12 players which gives more people a chance of being selected and a warm welcome was given to two new team players – Phon Green from Bawburgh and Anne Ellis from Hunstanton. Big thanks to Thetford Golf Club who provided excellent hospitality and a very tasty evening meal. More importantly huge thanks go from the Captain to the team members who are always such good sports and great fun. Fantastic result Norfolk won 4 matches to 2
Match Captain Sue Saunders reported...... Our first match of the season was played against Cambs & Hunts at the Cambridge Country Club, Bourn. This was a new venue for all of us, with the clubhouse having top of the range facilities in health and wellness and marbled corridors and an outdoor cinema. I was told that the golf course itself is in the process of an upgrade which will take a few years and, with the dry conditions and some blind tee shots, it was a really good test of our ability. We had a couple of new faces in the team with Sarah Watts, Barnham Broom, and Jane Reavell, King's Lynn, making their debut. Unfortunately, our team came out losers 2 1/2 - 1 1/2 but it was a most enjoyable day out with plenty of laughs.
Match Captain Sue Saunders reported that this match against Cambs & Hunts Seniors was rearranged from earlier in the year when rain stopped play. The games were played in good spirit and the individual matches were really enjoyed against good opposition. There is no question that the Norfolk team feel at home at the tree-lined King's Lynn course which was in excellent condition and a real pleasure to play on for our final match of the season. Hospitality provided was first-class and a great two-course meal was enjoyed by all. NVLGS colours were presented to Bev Fowler and rather belatedly to Sally Bettinson, Kath Malvern and Anne Sibley.
What's been happening
Proceeds of the raffles held at the competitions in 2024 totalled £1,407.70. A cheque for this amount has been sent to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity for the Jenny Lind Appeal. Our thanks go to Jill Bullimore, Angie Allsopp and Sue for running the raffles and to all those who bought tickets.