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AmAm held at Swaffham Golf Club on Thursday 21 September 2023
Helen Ayres • September 24, 2023
104 ladies had a perfect autumn day for playing golf after a wet and windy week.
30 teams had entered the event but sadly the course could only accommodate 26 teams with a two tee start.
Everyone had a great day with the majority staying for the prizegiving.
Prizes were presented for 1st to 5th places and this year's winners of the Judith Mackinnon salver were Gini Hutton, Sophie de Winton, Helen Carroll and Bo Tyler from Middleton Hall, Heacham Manor and Hunstanton with a fabulous score of 86 points.
The Society is very grateful to everyone who entered the raffle which raised £361 for the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital Charity.
Big thanks to Swaffham Golf Club for their beautifully presented course, starters, catering and organisation.
The Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gini Hutton, Sophie de Winton, Helen Carroll, Bo Tyler | Middleton Hall, Heacham Manor, Hunstanton | 86 |
| 2 | Diana Piccolo, Sue Hill, Jane Wheeler, Heather Tuddenham | Dunston Hall | 83 ocb |
| 3 | Avril Carey, Sally Benton, Debbie PB, Pat Bland | Eaton | 83 |
| 4 | Ann Ewer, Kate Faro-Wood, Sarah Reading, Carole Hicks | Swaffham | 82 |
| 5 | Margaret Avory, Janet Allan, Cathy Earle, Diana Smith | Swaffham | 81 |
| Other Results | |||
| Sian Allan, Jill Huggins, Alyson Wise, Teresa Layton | Hunstanton | 80 | |
| Jackie Rushbrook, Pat Webb, Zoe Callender, Eleanor Kelly | Middleton Hall , King's Lynn | 80 | |
| Julie Banks, Penny Humberston, Carol Reed, Lynn Griffin | Barnham Broom | 79 | |
| Diane Naylor, Maxine Hadden-Philo, Sara Bland, Val Griffiths | Royal Norwich | 78 | |
| Barbara Fielding, Sharon Yenson, Lynda Love, Gill Gibbs | Dunston Hall | 77 | |
| Janice Fulford, Sandy Spink, Inge Spurrell, Gillian Snow | Sheringham | 77 | |
| Liz Dann, Helen Beck, Jean Seppings, Anne Sibley | Wensum Valley | 77 | |
| Monica Dorrington, Jill Bullimore, Sheila Baxter, Deborah Halliday | Eaton | 76 | |
| June Meadows, Sue Lang, Heather Bullard, Jane Johnson | Barnham Broom | 75 | |
| Amanda Rodwell, Sammy Bowles, Christine Pallister, Lynn Massingham | Sheringham | 75 | |
| Annie Baker, Pip Martin, Hilary Kelly, Julia Richardson | Dunston Hall | 74 | |
| Annie Bryant, Gerry Shaw, Rachel Leigh, Julie Bray | Wensum Valley | 74 | |
| Gail Barrett, Sue Fage, Bridget Andrews, Jill Bean | Wensum Valley | 73 | |
| Sheila Glenn, Gerri Williams, Fiona Williams, Brenda Payton | Bawburgh | 73 | |
| Sheena Perry, Teresa Tarrant, Paula Claxton, Linda Asker | Thetford, Barnham Broom | 72 | |
| Jill Daly, Lesley Buchan, Maria Grayston, Linda Key | Wensum Valley | 72 | |
| Jenny Beckett, Linda Beevis, Kari Joyce, Carol Sharkey | Eaton | 71 | |
| Christine Green, Maureen Burne, Pat Hagan, Sue Boast | Wensum Valley | 68 | |
| Kath Malvern, Heather Keeble, Wendy Puttock, Jenny Rowe | Thetford | 68 | |
| Vicki Smith, Judith Heffer, Carolyn Child, Adele Pearce | Thetford | 67 | |
| Sue Edwards, Tina Dennis, Patricia Dimmock, Franki Janecki | Denver | 64 |
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The Society's fixtures for 2025: Mon 14 April 4BBB Gorleston Fri 16 May Waltz (18 Holes) Dereham Handicaps 28-54 Thurs 24 July Greensome Caldecott Hall Thurs 4 Sept AmAm King's Lynn Wed 1 Oct Championships Dunston Hall
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Angie Allsopp reported that 88 ladies from 14 clubs played in this event. It was a very good day, the weather was extremely kind and we were looked after very well by all the staff at Bawburgh. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day and quite a few stayed for the presentation. Unfortunately, we did not have a starter so everyone saw themselves off, which was not a problem.
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.
104 ladies had perfect conditions for playing golf with afternoon sunshine and a gentle breeze. Once again this event was oversubscribed and apologies to those who did not get in as sadly we could only accommodate 26 teams with a two tee start. Everyone seemed to have a good day out and there was a very pleasant atmosphere in the clubhouse. Prizes were presented up to 5th place, plus some nearest the pins, and this year's first place and winners of the Judith Mackinnon Salver were Jane Wheeler, Sue Hill, Diana Piccolo and Alison Mackway from Dunston Hall. The Society is very grateful to everyone who generously bought raffle tickets which raised £380 for the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital Charity. Big thanks to Thetford Golf Club for their beautifully presented course and delicious lunch and to their ladies section for all their help in making this a huge success.