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Championship - Silver & Bronze Divisions - 2021
NVLGS • August 7, 2021
Competitions Secretary, Angie Allsopp, reported that the Society ran the Championships on Monday 21st June 2021 at Swaffham Golf Club. The weather was very kind to us and 48 ladies from 18 clubs took part.
Ladies were given the option of playing golf only or playing and staying for a mini tea. This format proved popular.
The course was in very good condition and we were well looked after by the indoor staff.
The golf was played under England Golf Covid Restrictions and the new handicap system has given us a few problems. All the ladies played off the Swaffham Course Index but it should have been 95%. Hence all the cards have been sent to the Handicap Secretaries at the Clubs for them to take any action they wish.
Angie thanked our President, Pippa, who was with her on the desk all day and helped with the cards and the raffle which raised £60 for the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital Charity.
Silver Division Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Results | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch 1st | Mary Wilson | Gross 88 | Championship Cup |
| Scratch 2nd | Ann Lockhart | Gross 91 | |
| Scratch 3rd | Pat Blyth | Gross 92 | |
| Handicap 1st | Cathy Shand | Gross 96, H/cap 19, Nett 77 OCB | |
| Handicap 2nd | Jane Reavell | Gross 93, H/cap 16, Nett 77 OCB | |
| Handicap 3rd | Fan Brown | Gross 95, H/cap 18, Nett 77 |
Bronze Division Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Results | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch 1st | Chris Rayfield | Gross 90 | Curtis Cup |
| Scratch 2nd | Jane Wheeler | Gross 92 | |
| Scratch 3rd | Jill Daly | Gross 95 | |
| Handicap 1st | Jill Bullimore | Gross 97 H/cap 26, Nett 71 | |
| Handicap 2nd | Rosemary Le Bargy | Gross 97, H/cap 24, Nett 73 | |
| Handicap 3rd | Carol Schoenherr | Gross 105, H/cap 31, Nett 74 ocb | |
| Best Nett Score, Over 65 yrs | Jane Wheeler | Nett 71 | Gwen Watts Salver |
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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.