Match vs Norfolk Golf Captains held at Royal Norwich Golf Club on 12th September 2016
NVLGS • October 8, 2016
A beautiful sunny day greeted us at Royal Norwich with temperatures into the high 20s, the concern was to make sure enough water was taken on board and enough sunscreen applied. Last year established the format for this match with both sides playing from their own scorecard, with full handicap and the better ball stableford score winning the hole. We may want to look at this for next year – perhaps we should play this off scratch like our other matches since in all but one match the ladies were the lower handicaps!
The gentlemen had obviously been putting in some hard work after last year’s match and were keen to avenge their defeat. In the main the matches were all fairly close encounters but the gentlemen finished strongly and took all but one of the matches. First appearances for the NVLGS were made by Janet Clare, Sharon Yenson and Judy Neethling with a further three ladies playing for the first time this season.
The catering at Royal Norwich did not let us down and a post match meal of lasagne, salad and chips followed by profiteroles was enjoyed by all.
The Results:
| NVLGS | Norfolk Golf Captains | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Lavin & Judy Neethling | vs | Howard Maylard & Tony Thacker | Lost | 2 & 1 |
| Alex Cowie & Janet Clare | vs | Terry Hewitt & Alan Hill | Lost | 4 & 2 |
| Anne Horne & Sharon Yenson | vs | Gavin Sargent & Richard Ong | Won | 2 & 1 |
| Jean Gower & Ann Ewer | vs | Colin Waters & Ted Evans | Lost | 7 & 6 |
| Trish McManus & Sue Hill | vs | Nick Howes & Fred Margrave | Lost | 3 & 2 |
| Glenda Winn & Judy Curtis | vs | Keith Whiting & Bernie Vaughan | 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.