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.
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:
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
AmAm held at Swaffham Golf Club on Thursday 21 September 2023
104 ladies had a perfect autumn day for playing golf after a wet and windy week.
30 teams had entered the event but sadly the course could only accommodate 26 teams with a two tee start.
Everyone had a great day with the majority staying for the prizegiving.
Prizes were presented for 1st to 5th places and this year's winners of the Judith Mackinnon salver were Gini Hutton, Sophie de Winton, Helen Carroll and Bo Tyler from Middleton Hall, Heacham Manor and Hunstanton with a fabulous score of 86 points.
The Society is very grateful to everyone who entered the raffle which raised £361 for the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital Charity.
Big thanks to Swaffham Golf Club for their beautifully presented course, starters, catering and organisation.
The Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gini Hutton, Sophie de Winton, Helen Carroll, Bo Tyler | Middleton Hall, Heacham Manor, Hunstanton | 86 |
| 2 | Diana Piccolo, Sue Hill, Jane Wheeler, Heather Tuddenham | Dunston Hall | 83 ocb |
| 3 | Avril Carey, Sally Benton, Debbie PB, Pat Bland | Eaton | 83 |
| 4 | Ann Ewer, Kate Faro-Wood, Sarah Reading, Carole Hicks | Swaffham | 82 |
| 5 | Margaret Avory, Janet Allan, Cathy Earle, Diana Smith | Swaffham | 81 |
| Other Results | |||
| Sian Allan, Jill Huggins, Alyson Wise, Teresa Layton | Hunstanton | 80 | |
| Jackie Rushbrook, Pat Webb, Zoe Callender, Eleanor Kelly | Middleton Hall , King's Lynn | 80 | |
| Julie Banks, Penny Humberston, Carol Reed, Lynn Griffin | Barnham Broom | 79 | |
| Diane Naylor, Maxine Hadden-Philo, Sara Bland, Val Griffiths | Royal Norwich | 78 | |
| Barbara Fielding, Sharon Yenson, Lynda Love, Gill Gibbs | Dunston Hall | 77 | |
| Janice Fulford, Sandy Spink, Inge Spurrell, Gillian Snow | Sheringham | 77 | |
| Liz Dann, Helen Beck, Jean Seppings, Anne Sibley | Wensum Valley | 77 | |
| Monica Dorrington, Jill Bullimore, Sheila Baxter, Deborah Halliday | Eaton | 76 | |
| June Meadows, Sue Lang, Heather Bullard, Jane Johnson | Barnham Broom | 75 | |
| Amanda Rodwell, Sammy Bowles, Christine Pallister, Lynn Massingham | Sheringham | 75 | |
| Annie Baker, Pip Martin, Hilary Kelly, Julia Richardson | Dunston Hall | 74 | |
| Annie Bryant, Gerry Shaw, Rachel Leigh, Julie Bray | Wensum Valley | 74 | |
| Gail Barrett, Sue Fage, Bridget Andrews, Jill Bean | Wensum Valley | 73 | |
| Sheila Glenn, Gerri Williams, Fiona Williams, Brenda Payton | Bawburgh | 73 | |
| Sheena Perry, Teresa Tarrant, Paula Claxton, Linda Asker | Thetford, Barnham Broom | 72 | |
| Jill Daly, Lesley Buchan, Maria Grayston, Linda Key | Wensum Valley | 72 | |
| Jenny Beckett, Linda Beevis, Kari Joyce, Carol Sharkey | Eaton | 71 | |
| Christine Green, Maureen Burne, Pat Hagan, Sue Boast | Wensum Valley | 68 | |
| Kath Malvern, Heather Keeble, Wendy Puttock, Jenny Rowe | Thetford | 68 | |
| Vicki Smith, Judith Heffer, Carolyn Child, Adele Pearce | Thetford | 67 | |
| Sue Edwards, Tina Dennis, Patricia Dimmock, Franki Janecki | Denver | 64 |