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Match vs Lincolnshire at Spalding Golf Club on 19th August 2015
NVLGS • August 28, 2015
Wednesday 19th August dawned a lovely day when the Norfolk alarm clocks started ringing, telling us it was time to set off on the road to Spalding Golf Club.
Our match tee-ed off at 11 o’clock and by 10 we had all arrived safely to enjoy a welcome cup of coffee. Some of us had made such good time that breakfast was on the menu!
This match format has, in the past, consisted of eight pairs and more recently six. Unfortunately, I had not read the ‘small print’ and based our team on four pairs. So panic stations two weeks before the fixture when final arrangements were being confirmed. However, Norfolk Vets did not disappoint and an extra four players stepped up at short notice. Thank you Angie, Sue, Judith and Heather – not forgetting the rest of the team. Thank you.
It was a pleasure to play the lovely course at Spalding. Once again the matches seemed to be close and played in a friendly spirit, a hallmark of Vets fixtures so far this year.
Our delicious meal was baked ham with honey and mustard sauce, salad and new potatoes, choice of two desserts and coffee. During our meal, I realised that the Lincolnshire non-playing Captain Norma and I had been members of the same golf club in Aberdeen thirty or so years ago. What a small world the golfing world can be!
Unfortunately, the final result was a loss so vowing revenge next year we said a very friendly goodbye and set off on the long road back to Norfolk.
The Results:
| NVLGS | Lincolnshire | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Meadows & Angie Allsopp | vs | Cindie Ireland & Dianne Platt | Won | 4 & 3 |
| Jean Johnson & Maureen McRae | vs | Pam Shepherd & Ann Leggate | Lost | 1 Up |
| Alex Cowie & Pat Bland | vs | Sheila Dewsnap & June Miller | Won | 1 Up |
| Janet Lavin & Sue Hill | vs | June Palmer & Nancy Tatham | Lost | 5 & 4 |
| Anne Horne & Judith Mackinnon | vs | Felicity Felton & Liz Holbrook | Lost | 2 & 1 |
| Iet Cuppens & Heather Keeble | vs | Ellen Phipps & Yvonne Cook | Lost | 2 & 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.