This was our first match of 2026 and my first as match captain. After the recent spell of hot weather, the fairways had inevitably suffered from lack of rain so we were grateful to be on preferred lies. Matches are played off scratch and we played three matches of 4bbb and one match where Cambs & Hunt’s match captain played a betterball against one of our pairs, as unfortunately they could only field 7 players on the day. The catering staff were congratulated for a superb summer buffet and thanks sent to the Administration staff for ensuring that everything ran smoothly. We won the match 2.5 to 1.5 - a great start to our 2026 season and huge thanks go to all the players who all appeared to thoroughly enjoy the day. Anne Sibley Match Captain
Tuesday 19th May saw the Norfolk Ladies Vets welcomed by Mattishall Golf Club for the High Handicap Waltz event. It was disappointing that there were only six teams entered but those that did had a good time. The weather held, no rain and the sun did make an appearance. Mattishall staff were very accommodating and helped in every way. Particular thanks to Jane Ladies Captain and her Vice you were fantastic. Teams did comment that the course played tough especially with the Par 6 hole! Runners up with 69 points were Gerri Williams, Sheila Glenn, Val Miller and Penny Mead from Bawburgh and just pipping them with 70 points were Hazel O’Neill, Denise Wilson, Sandy Byrne and Liz Allport from Sprowston. Everyone enjoyed and was very ready for the Jacket Potato with various fillings with salad. Well done Ladies. Jill Bullimore - Competition Secretary
We welcomed 100 ladies from 15 different Norfolk Golf Clubs and for the first time in my experience we were offered a three tee start! Heacham Manor staff and members were extremely helpful from the early organisation to the day itself. They provided four starters, one for each tee and a shepherd to make sure everyone found their starting tee. Also two ladies from the club took over the raffle for me, Many thanks to all of you. Very generously the club also added a 4ball voucher to the raffle. The day started a little bit showery and the sun did emerge as the day progressed. The wind however was a real factor, so strong and really cold. The ladies taking part were very stoic and layered up, making the best of the conditions. On finishing we partook of a really nice meal which was much appreciated. Congratulations to the pair coming out on top and worthy winners with 43 points were Tracy Russell and Maggie Ward from Ryston Park. Very well done to all, the scores were good despite the conditions. Comisserations must go to the five pairs who scored 40 points so close but tooo far!! Maybe next time. 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 |