A larger field entered the Championships this year, a factor for this was moving the competition to the end of the season from mid-summer, this meant we had a lot more entries particularly in Division 1. Last year there were only seven entries in this category but this year twenty-two entered, so this made for a much better competition. A slightly lower entry from Division 2 of fourteen from nineteen still made for a solid competition. The weather was good and the Dunston members were very welcoming and supported us by providing a starter, thank you Club Captain and Hilary who ran the raffle for me. Congratulations to the winners who were as follows, in Division 1 Scratch and defending her title, winning the Championship Cup with a fine score of 81 was Sue Clarke from Kings Lynn, runner up winning the Joy Boult Salver, was Anne Sibley from Wensum Valley with 87. Best Nett, winning the Pallister Cup for Division 1 was also Sue Clarke from Kings Lynn with a score of 73, so a double winner. The Over 65 Gwen Watts Salver was won by Anne Sibley with a score of 76ocb. In Division 2 winning the stableford competition and the Curtis Cup, was Pip Martin from Dunston Hall with a score of 35, runner up, winning the Committee Salver, was Avril Carey from Eaton with 33 points and third was Julie Procter from Kings Lynn. The Over 65 Bessie Turnbull Salver was won by Pip Martin making her a double winner also. Well done everyone who took part and enjoyed the day.
Match Captain Sue Saunders reported that the second match of the season was played at home against Lincolnshire at Thetford in extremely wet conditions. The fairways were in a very poor condition after the recent prolonged hot spell, and it was agreed that players could prefer lies. Both teams struggled with the rain and the fairways but there were some excellent performances and some very close matches. This match always has a larger squad of 12 players which gives more people a chance of being selected and a warm welcome was given to two new team players – Phon Green from Bawburgh and Anne Ellis from Hunstanton. Big thanks to Thetford Golf Club who provided excellent hospitality and a very tasty evening meal. More importantly huge thanks go from the Captain to the team members who are always such good sports and great fun. Fantastic result Norfolk won 4 matches to 2
Forty players took part from seven different clubs in the competition at Caldecott Hall Golf Club. After all the lovely dry, hot weather we have had, we awoke to a cold, wet and windy day. Mention must be made of the four players from Denver who made a trip of it, staying at Caldecott the night before! The day dawned and everyone was very stoic and without complaining just got on with it. On finishing everyone agreed that they had had a good time with great company. Congratulations go to the winners who took on and tamed the challenge. 1st Sue Ryan and Kay Reynolds from Eaton Golf Club with 37 points, the only pair to break par, well done ladies. 2nd Anne Osborn and Penny Lamb from Bawburgh Golf Club with 32 points. 3rd Debbie Leggett and Julie Ellis from Richmond Par k with 30 points (ocb). Nearest the pin on the 8th for Handicaps 25.9 and under was won by Penny Lamb from Bawburgh Golf Club and nearest the pin on the 13th for Handicaps 26 and over, was won by Pam Skoyles from Caldecott Hall. Many thanks to Caldecott Hall who were very supportive, the pro shop who met all our needs and provided the very capable Mick as starter and the Barn who provided us with a very welcome meal. Well done everyone. Jill Bullimore Competition Secretary
AmAm held at Kings Lynn Golf Club on Thursday 4th September 2025
104 ladies from 16 clubs played the lovely Kings Lynn course on a challenging day with
rain showers and whirling wind conditions which made it a good test of golf. The day
clashed with the Ladies County Foursomes but it was still oversubscribed and late
entries were turned away as we could only accommodate 26 teams with a two tee start.
The club made us very welcome and the membership provided help with the raIle and
starters. Huge thanks go to the Kings Lynn Lady Captain, Elaine Calvert who was
incredibly supportive and their Secretary Iain who dealt with all the cards and put them
through their system to sort out handicaps and winners.
There were loads of compliments about the course and everyone appeared to enjoy the
day. Congratulations go to Sue Clarke, Rosie Russell, Jane Reavell and Soon Letchford
who came in first and won the Judith MacKinnon Salver.
The Society is very grateful to everyone who generously bought rafle tickets which
raised £420 for the Norfolk & Norwich Jenny Lind Appeal.
Sue Saunders
The Results:
| Position | Prize winners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sue Clarke, Rosie Russell, Jane Reavell, Soon Letchford | Kings Lynn | 89 |
| 2 | Monica Dorrington, Eppie Zandvoort, Ann Lockhart, Debbie Pollard Barns | Eaton | 87 |
| 3 | Julie Banks, Sue Lang, Penny Humberston Ann Ockenden | Barnham Broom | 85 |
| 4 | Mireen Jones, Pat Bland, Diane Lorence, Janet Mutimer | Eaton | 85 |
| 5 | Jane Hood, April Cooper, Sally Benton, Julia Moncrieff | Eaton | 84 |
| 6 | Gail Barrett, Sue Soar, Ali Mack, Yvonne Rogers | Wensum & Dunston | 84 |
| 7 | Jackie Rushbrook, Sandra Wellings, Pat Hoban, Truda Foster | Middleton Hall | 83 |
| 8 | Brenda Boldero, Elaine Calvert, Marie Long, Julie Proctor | Kings Lynn | 83 |
| 9 | Fan Brown, Mary Wilson, Sally Bettinson, Rachel Hodgkinson | Kings Lynn & Heacham Manor | 82 |
| 10 | Angie Allsopp, Cheryl Sanders, Sue Drew, Anne Ellis | Hunstanton | 81 |
| 11 | Vicki Hunt, Helen Gillett, Jane England, Sue Whiteford | Hunstanton | 81 |
| 12 | Tracy Russell, Maggie Ward, Susan Filby, Anne Emmerson | Ryston Park | 77 |
| 13 | Sharon Winterbopttom, Chrissy Bell, Anita Goddard, Sue Griffin | Kings Lynn | 76 |
| 14 | Maria Fox, Ali Atterwell, Polli Slowiok, Christine Webster | Dereham | 75 |
| 15 | Sue fage, Sue Sides, Maureen Burns, Gail Drage | Wensum Valley | 75 |
| 16 | Linda Foster, Helen Barrage, Maxine H Philo, Diane Naylor | Swaffham & Dereham | 74 |
| 17 | Felicity Leigh, June Meadows, Heather Bullard, Avril Carey | Barnham Broom & Eaton | 73 |
| 18 | Lynn Wykes, Sue Olds, Debbie Spooner, Sue Boast | Wensum Valley | 72 |
| 19 | Carolyn Ballingall, Pip Martin, Jane Wheeler, Loyola Weeks | Dunston Hall | 71 |
| 20 | Gerri Williams, Sheila Glenn, Val Miller, Tessa Freeman | Bawburgh | 70 |
| 21 | Sue Drake, Margaret Broadbent, Maggie Bohannan, Sue Knight | Mattishall | 69 |
| 22 | Christine Green, Jill Bean, Pat Hagan, Jill Daly | Wensum Valley | 69 |
| 23 | Stephanie Fisher, June Rallison, Diana Dring, Debbie Burns | Bawburgh | 69 |
| 24 | Fiona Williams, Sue Nichols, Debra Darling, Gill Ollingon | Bawburgh & Yarmouth & Caister | 68 |
| 25 | enny Beckett, Carol Sharkey, Jill Bullimore, Liz Allport | Eaton & Sprowston Manor | 67 |
| 26 | Sue Edwards, Elaine Spall, Tina Dennis, Patricia Dimmock | Denver |