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Championship - Silver & Bronze Divisions 2017
NVLGS • July 6, 2017
The Championship – Silver & Bronze Divisions held at Royal Norwich Golf Club on 15th June 2017.
Trish Watson reported that the Championship was played on a lovely sunny day with the course in good condition. With the numbers down from last year, this was our first venture at a 12.30 p.m. start time.
59 players from 12 clubs throughout the county played in the competition: 27 in the Silver Division and 32 in the Bronze Division. 44 players entered the Gwen Watts Salver Over 65 competition which ran alongside the Championships.
Thanks go to Jacky Pett (Vice Captain for Ladies’ Golf at Royal Norwich), Pippa Holliday, our Chairman, and Jill Braybrooke, Secretary of the Vets Committee, for Registration and Scores, and Pat Williams for the Raffle.
The hospitality at Royal Norwich was of a high standard and well received by all players. Our thanks go to Lesley Smith and her team.
After making a contribution to the Vice Captain’s charity, the raffle raised £98 for Norfolk Junior Girls.
Silver Division Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch 1st | Janet Clare | Royal Norwich | Gross 86 |
| Scratch 2nd | Janet Lavin | Sheringham | Gross 88 OCB |
| Scratch 3rd | Mary Wilson | King’s Lynn | Gross 88 |
| Handicap 1st | Jan Redgment | Royal Norwich | Gross 88, H/cap 16, Nett 72 |
| Handicap 2nd | Angela Kiddell | Middleton Hall | Gross 89, H/cap 16, Nett 73 OCB |
| Handicap 3rd | Debbie Darling | Costessey Park | Gross 92, H/cap 19, Nett 73 |
Bronze Division Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch 1st | Val Canham | Royal Norwich | Gross 96 |
| Scratch 2nd | Soo Khoo | Middleton Hall | Gross 100 OCB |
| Scratch 3rd | Yvette Douglas | Royal Norwich | Gross 100 |
| Handicap 1st | Valerie Lepiniere | Eaton | Gross 107, H/cap 32, Nett 75 |
| Handicap 2nd | Christine Fox | Eaton | Gross 109, H/cap 32, Nett 77 OCB |
| Handicap 3rd | Lesley Bingle | Swaffham | Gross 104, H/cap 27, Nett 77 |
Winners of the Trophies:
| Trophy | Winner |
|---|---|
| Silver Division | |
| Championship Cup | Janet Clare |
| Joy Boult Salver | Janet Lavin |
| Doreen Pallister Cup | Jan Redgment |
| - | |
| Bronze Division | |
| Curtis Cup | Jane Watson |
| Bessie Turnbull Trophy | Valerie Lepiniere |
| - | |
| Over 65 | |
| Gwen Watts Trophy | Janet Clare |
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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.