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Match vs Suffolk Seniors at Royal Cromer Golf Club on 19th May 2015
NVLGS • May 23, 2015
I wonder whether the weather is going to be a feature of our matches this year. Last month we worried about wind. This month it was a little different! The previous day was one of stair rods from morn till night, but the match day forecast was better – sunshine and showers. So at 12 noon our first pairs set off and soon we were all on the course, enjoying the sunshine and beautiful views over the North Sea.
About one hour into our games….the sky darkened dramatically. Shelter was sought as thunder and lightning crackled above us. Then we had a terrific hailstorm which turned the course completely white. One of our number, in her haste to reach shelter, forgot to put a cover over her golf bag – half full of white hailstones! After a delay of about 20 minutes, the sun came out again, the greens melted and we set off again in determined spirit.
Scratch matchplay can be an uphill struggle for Norfolk Vets. Our county opponents can have access to larger, lower handicap memberships. I knew we were in trouble when my partner, Sue Hill, whispered in my ear that she recognised one of our opponents – an England international hockey player!
The course was in lovely condition. Recent rain(!) and sunshine has promoted the new season’s growth all over the golf course – including brilliant yellow coconut-perfumed gorse. We had the course virtually to ourselves, perhaps the thunderstorm had something to do with it, so were able to recover most of the time spent in our shelters.
Our day finished in the clubhouse having a seaside special fish’n chips, goat’s cheese and red onion frittata or egg ‘n chips, followed by lemon tart and vanilla icecream.
All the matches were played in good spirit, and a lighthearted ambience throughout our meal made for an enjoyable occasion. Of course we did not like the result, Suffolk having their revenge over last year’s heavy loss at Bungay – so look out next year at Gorleston! Special mention must go to Mary and Judy who managed to keep their Vets partnership’s unbeaten record.
Thank you to the Norfolk ladies, most of whom had a distance to travel, for playing in this match.
The Results:
| NVLGS | Suffolk Seniors | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Wilson & Judy Curtis | vs | Lotti Edmunds & Jude Hanner | Halved | |
| Iet Cuppens & Jill Innes | vs | Jo Moore & Sandra Ball | Lost | 5 & 4 |
| Eppie Zandvoort & Anne Horne | vs | Deborah Pottinger & Tessa Summers | Lost | 3 & 2 |
| Maureen McRae & Sue Hill | vs | Helen Bray & Barbara Cole | 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.