NVLGS
Norfolk Veteran Ladies' Golf Society
2025 Results
2025 - Match Results
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.
Match Captain Sue Saunders reported that this was our third game of the season and, when completing the match sheet, Suffolk Seniors asked if we wanted to play off handicap or scratch as they had brought some new players into this friendly fixture to gain experience. I, possibly foolishly, said scratch. Unusually for a Tuesday this year we had pleasant weather conditions for the four fourballs even though the forecast was predicting rain. These games are always played in a fun and friendly manner, and this was no exception. The course was in good condition with fast greens and it made for some really competitive matches. Hospitality provided by Thetford Golf Club was first-class and an extremely tasty two course meal was enjoyed by all. We had a super day and my thanks go to the team.
Match Captain Sue Saunders reported that it was her first scratch match of the season and it had been a struggle to get the 12 players required for the away match in Lincolnshire. Six games of four ball better ball were played in good spirits in fine golfing weather on a pleasant golf course that wasn't too long. The scoring in general was very good and every match was toughly fought. It was the first outing for the Vets for Bev Fowler of Mundesley, Jane Herrington of Thetford and Kay Bailey from Eaton and they all proved to be a valuable asset to the team. A big thank you to the Sleaford Club for their hospitality and well done to the Norfolk team. As so many competitions are now for the handicap golfer, it was lovely to play without shots and the result was a friendly 3-3 draw.
This was a brand-new fixture played off handicap with the thought that it would be great to allow more members to play in our matches against other counties. Match Captain Sue Saunders reported that it was her first in charge, and she had selected from a number of clubs. It was agreed that it would be played as a 4 ball better ball with 12 players in each team. The teams met in bright sunshine and the match was played in dry conditions although it did end up being extremely chilly at the end of the day. Obviously, most players were new to the team and several members were unsure of what to wear with much hilarity regarding team colours and several different shades of cerise/pink were on show. Lincolnshire sent their team selection ahead of time so that partnerships could be chosen with similar handicaps and the match was played in good spirits. The teams enjoyed a two-course meal of oven-roasted chicken breast, dauphinoise potato, broccoli with a mushroom cream sauce followed by lemon meringue pie. A big thanks to Heacham Manor and their Secretary Karen for her help in organising the event. The course was in excellent condition and the meal was extremely tasty. The result was a very friendly 3-3 draw.