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Spring Four Ball Betterball Stableford 2017
NVLGS • April 29, 2017
The Spring Four Ball Betterball Stableford held at Middleton Hall Golf Club on 21st April 2017.
On a cold and windy morning, 112 ladies from 21 clubs across the county headed west to Middleton Hall to play in the first competition of the year and the first to be organised by Competitions Secretary, Trish Watson, who had taken over from Pippa Holliday at the AGM in March. As we walked from the car park to the clubhouse we saw our new flag flying!
The day was very well supported by the owners of Middleton Hall, Mike and Mandy Johnson, and all the staff, with a complimentary half way house enjoyed by all the ladies. We are grateful to Mike and Mandy for their hospitality and for kindly donating two nearest the pin prizes. Club Captain Craig and Seniors Captain Bob were our starters and photographers for the day. (If any lady would like a photograph of her group taken on the tee, please contact Mike Johnson who would be happy to email a copy.)
Our thanks go to former Vets rep Angela for all her hard work both before and on the day, Elaine (Club President) and Ladies’ Vice Captain Chris for Registration and Scores, and to Jane, Ann and Judith for the raffle, ball spotting and half way house.
With an excellent lunch very well received by all players, Lady Captain Eleanor welcomed the ladies to Middleton Hall.
Prizes were then presented to the winners. Congratulations to Sue and Alison of Costessey Park who retained the Smiths Coasters which will be presented at the Annual General Meeting.
The raffle was generously supported by all those present and raised £164 for the Norfolk Junior Girls.
The Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sue Nichols & Alison Eagleton | Costessey Park | 41 |
| 2 | Sue Fage & Jill Daly | Costessey Park | 40 CB |
| 3 | Sheila Glenn & Annette Hardy | Costessey Park | 40 CB |
| 4 | Mary Wilson & Judy Curtis | King’s Lynn | 40 |
| 5 | Chris Gillham & Jill Bullimore | Eaton | 39 CB |
| 6 | Di Mann & Sue Griffen | King’s Lynn | 39 |
| 7 | Val Griffiths & Lesley Bingle | Swaffham | 38 |
| Best Front Nine | Eleanor Kelly & Jenny Chessell | Middleton Hall | 23 |
| Best Back Nine | Margaret Middleton & Chris Bailey | Richmond Park | 21 |
| Nearest the Pin 2nd | Sue Meadows | Hunstanton | |
| Nearest the Pin 11th | Helen Ayres | Thetford | |
| Mystery Prize | Angela Kiddell & Joan Gill | Middleton Hall |
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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.