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NVLGS • September 22, 2014
AUTUMN AMAM AT DUNSTON HALL ON 17th SEPTEMBER 2014
Maureen reported that our 2014 AmAm was held at Dunston Hall on Wednesday 17th September. It was a cool, misty day which brightened up around lunchtime – a day to benefit the later teams.
120 ladies from 20 clubs took part. The two tee start limited the number of teams which means unfortunately that there was a small waiting list. The format was teams of four, two stableford scores to count on each hole with all four counting on the par 3s. Two nearest the pins and two longest drives catered for the handicap bands 0-20 and 21-36.
Dunston Hall was a very welcoming and hospitable venue. The Vets rep Lynda Love and Match Captain Sue Hill had everything in hand and even the Vets flag was flying – well it tried but, as can be seen from the photo below, there wasn’t a lot of wind that day!
Mr Richard Tidy, Golf Manager, and Robbie the Chef and his team were particularly helpful. The check-in/scoring desk was manned from before 8.00 a.m. until after 5.00 p.m. by three members of Royal Cromer – Beryl Riches, Gill Ley and Ursula Hazard. At around 4.30 p.m. Jane Wheeler, Lady Vice Captain welcomed us to Dunston Hall, the Lady Captain unfortunately being unable to attend. Our President, Barbara Warren presented the prizes to the winning players.
The Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sue Hill, Patricia Dixon, Jane Wheeler, Sharon Yenson | Dunston Hall | 103 |
| 2 | Wendy Shadrack, Liz Dann, June Deans, Linda Sheppard | Weston Park | 97 |
| 3 | June Meadows, Teresa Tarrant, Avril Carey, Felicity Leigh | Barnham Broom | 96 OCB |
| 4 | Elaine Aberdeen, Chris Bailey, Margaret Lockwood, Margaret Middleton | Richmond Park | 96 OCB |
| 5 | Pat Edmonds, Liz Bartman, Anne Horne, Janet Tanner | Royal Cromer | 96 OCB |
| Nearest the Pin 14th | Lesley Davis | Richmond Park | |
| Nearest the Pin 18th | Linda Sheppard | Weston Park | |
| Longest Drive 2nd | Gillian Robinson | Sprowston Manor | |
| Longest Drive 12th | Jane Wheeler | Dunston Hall |
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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
Presentation of Trophies at the 2024 AGM
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.