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 Thetford Golf Club on Thursday 19 September 2024
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.
The Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Wheeler, Sue Hill, Diana Piccolo & Alison Mackway | Dunston Hall | 102 |
| 2 | Gill Gibbs, Carol Schoenherr, Sharon Yenson & Barbara Fielding | Dunston Hall | 96 |
| 3 | April Cooper, Christine Gillham, Sue Ryan & Lynne Jellicoe | Eaton | 95 |
| 4 | Fan Brown, Jane Reavell, Rachel Hodgkinson & Rosie Russell | King's Lynn/Heacham Manor | 93 |
| 5 | Val Miller, Gerri Williams, Sheila Glenn & Tessa Freeman | Bawburgh | 92 |
| 6 | Maria Fox, Annie Langstaff, Marilyn Thompson & Christine Webster | Dereham | 91 |
| 7 | Maria Grayston, Linda Sheppard, Gerry Shaw & Irene Lindsay | Wensum Valley | 90 |
| 8 | Kath Malvern, Avril Chapman, Paula Claxton & Carmen Batty | Thetford | 90 |
| 9 | Diana Dring, Stephanie Fisher, Jackie Brooks & June Rallison | Bawburgh | 89 |
| 10 | Yvonne Rogers, Heather Tuddenham, Julia Richardson & Hilary Kelly | Dunston Hall | 89 |
| 11 | Anne Ellis, Susan Meadows, Angela Allsopp & Alyson Wise | Hunstanton | 89 |
| 12 | Helen Beck, Jill Bean, Jenny Sheppard & Elizabeth Dann | Wensum Valley | 88 |
| 13 | Truda Foster, Patricia Webb, Patricia Hoban & Susan Walker | Middleton Hall | 88 |
| 14 | Brenda Payter, Pamela Williams, Sue Nichols & Fiona Williams | Bawburgh | 88 |
| 15 | Jane Watson, Carolyn Ballingall, Penny Frost & Doreen Kelf | Dunston Hall | 88 |
| 16 | Jackie Rushbrook, Marie Long, Zoe Callender & Sandra Wellings | Middleton Hall | 88 |
| 17 | Alison Mack, Gail Barrett, Dawn Pearce & Bridget Andrews | Wensum Valley | 87 |
| 18 | Bet Howsen, Kym Lofthouse Chris Rayfield & Susan Tuck | Mundesley | 86 |
| 19 | Jayne Clarke, Sophie de Winton, Ginni Hutton & Bo Tyler | Hunstanton/Heacham | 84 |
| 20 | Carolyn Beaumont, Jane Herrington, Alison Jones & Anita Coteman | Thetford | 83 |
| 21 | June Meadows, Felicity Leigh, Heather Bullard & Jane Johnson | Barnham Broom | 83 |
| 22 | Sue Edwards, Tina Dennis, Elaine Spail & Cheryl Singleton | Denver/Swaffham | 83 |
| 23 | Carol Wilson, Susan Boast, Christine Green & Patricia Hagan | Wensum Valley | 82 |
| 24 | Susan Fage, Sue Sides, Maureen Burne & Gail Drage | Wensum Valley | 81 |
| 25 | Anne Sibley, Lynn Wykes, Tracy Buchan & Susan Olds | Wensum Valley | 80 |
| 26 | Moira Morgan, Vicki Smith, Liz Wigg & Judith Heffer | Thetford | 80 |