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Championship - Silver & Bronze Divisions 2018
NVLGS • July 16, 2018
The Championships – Silver & Bronze Divisions were held at Thetford Golf Club on 18th June 2018.
Trish Watson reported that once again we were blessed with a sunny day. The Championships reverted to a start time of 9.00 a.m. but, with league matches and invitation days, the numbers were comparable with last year.
54 players from 17 clubs throughout the county played in the competition: 35 in Silver Division and 19 in Bronze Division, with 35 players entering the Gwen Watts Salver Over 65 competition which ran alongside the Championships.
Thanks go to: Helen Ayres and Trish Watson – Registration; Molly Izzard – Raffle; Anne McHarg (Club President) and Margaret Hayward (Ladies’ Captain) – Starters on the 1st and 14th tees; Anne McHarg for checking the scores.
Refreshments of roast gammon or vegetarian quiche, accompanied by new potatoes and a variety of vegetables, followed by coffee, were enjoyed by all. Our thanks to Teresa and her staff.
After making a contribution to the Ladies’ Captain’s charity, the East Anglian Air Ambulance, the raffle raised £94 for Norfolk Junior Girls.
Vets President Ann Ewer presented the prizes
Silver Division Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch 1st | Sue Meadows | Hunstanton | Gross 81 |
| Scratch 2nd | Ann Lockhart | Eaton | Gross 82 |
| Scratch 3rd | Mary Wilson | King’s Lynn | Gross 85 |
| Handicap 1st | Pat Webb | Middleton Hall | Gross 86, H/cap 18, Nett 68 |
| Handicap 2nd | Liz Wallace | Royal Norwich | Gross 88, H/cap 16, Nett 72 |
| Handicap 3rd | Mary Neal | Thetford | Gross 94, H/cap 19, Nett 75 |
Bronze Division Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch 1st | Pat Hancock | Swaffham | Gross 97 |
| Scratch 2nd | Julie Proctor | King’s Lynn | Gross 98 |
| Scratch 3rd | Deidre Cave | Eaton | Gross 102 |
| Handicap 1st | Claire Carney | Richmond Park | Gross 101, H/cap 27, Nett 74 |
| Handicap 2nd | Val Wyatt | Eaton | Gross 102, H/cap 23, Nett 79 OCB |
| Handicap 3rd | Penny Frost | Dunston Hall | Gross 102, H/cap 23, Nett 79 |
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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.