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.