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Match vs County II on 4th April 2015
NVLGS • April 9, 2015
A feature of this first week in April was the weather – unusually strong winds. Sprowston Manor member Helen McAllister, one of our team, was blown off her feet on the 14th during a club competition at the beginning of the week. Nothing broken but injuries enough to call on a reserve for this match. So we watched the weather forecast with some trepidation – waking up on Saturday to a drizzly but windless morning. Phew!
This was a resurrected pre-season warm-up fixture, the idea of the past Captain Sue Hill and County II Captain Charlotte (Charlie) Presland. During discussions over tea after the match, it was decreed a success to be repeated next year – perhaps played in the last week of March to avoid the golf season start of 1st April. Bypassing Easter might also be a good idea for team selection.
The match format was 4BBB on handicap – to give the ‘old ladies’ a chance against the County team, and stretch the 1 handicappers among us! Play was slow, following a busy field of four balls, with our rounds taking 5 hours. Again bypassing Easter at a hotel golf course might be a good idea!
As the hours passed, the sun came out and it became a very pleasant afternoon. The course was in good condition, especially for the time of year. We enjoyed our bacon baps or scones and tea/coffee in a very friendly atmosphere after a halved match.
I would like to thank all the Lady Vets who played, especially those who travelled some distance – Mary and Judy, Alex, Ann and Heather.
Wishing each other Happy Easter and a successful 2015 golfing season, we set off on the homeward trail.
The Results:
| NVLGS | County II | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Wilson & Judy Curtis | vs | Claire Anderson & Sue Henderson | Won | 1 Up |
| Alex Cowie & Anne Horne | vs | Jess Dixon & Imogen Leader | Lost | 4 & 3 |
| Ann Fletcher & Heather Keeble | vs | Julie Carpenter & Jess Rulland | Won | 2 & 1 |
| Maureen McRae & Pat Bland | vs | Sammy Martin & Abigail O’Riordan | Lost | 3 & 1 |
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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.