Autumn AmAm 2014
NVLGS • September 22, 2014
AUTUMN AMAM AT DUNSTON HALL ON 17th SEPTEMBER 2014
Maureen reported that our 2014 AmAm was held at Dunston Hall on Wednesday 17th September. It was a cool, misty day which brightened up around lunchtime – a day to benefit the later teams.
120 ladies from 20 clubs took part. The two tee start limited the number of teams which means unfortunately that there was a small waiting list. The format was teams of four, two stableford scores to count on each hole with all four counting on the par 3s. Two nearest the pins and two longest drives catered for the handicap bands 0-20 and 21-36.
Dunston Hall was a very welcoming and hospitable venue. The Vets rep Lynda Love and Match Captain Sue Hill had everything in hand and even the Vets flag was flying – well it tried but, as can be seen from the photo below, there wasn’t a lot of wind that day!
Mr Richard Tidy, Golf Manager, and Robbie the Chef and his team were particularly helpful. The check-in/scoring desk was manned from before 8.00 a.m. until after 5.00 p.m. by three members of Royal Cromer – Beryl Riches, Gill Ley and Ursula Hazard. At around 4.30 p.m. Jane Wheeler, Lady Vice Captain welcomed us to Dunston Hall, the Lady Captain unfortunately being unable to attend. Our President, Barbara Warren presented the prizes to the winning players.
The Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sue Hill, Patricia Dixon, Jane Wheeler, Sharon Yenson | Dunston Hall | 103 |
| 2 | Wendy Shadrack, Liz Dann, June Deans, Linda Sheppard | Weston Park | 97 |
| 3 | June Meadows, Teresa Tarrant, Avril Carey, Felicity Leigh | Barnham Broom | 96 OCB |
| 4 | Elaine Aberdeen, Chris Bailey, Margaret Lockwood, Margaret Middleton | Richmond Park | 96 OCB |
| 5 | Pat Edmonds, Liz Bartman, Anne Horne, Janet Tanner | Royal Cromer | 96 OCB |
| Nearest the Pin 14th | Lesley Davis | Richmond Park | |
| Nearest the Pin 18th | Linda Sheppard | Weston Park | |
| Longest Drive 2nd | Gillian Robinson | Sprowston Manor | |
| Longest Drive 12th | Jane Wheeler | Dunston Hall |
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Competitions Secretary Jill Bullimore reported that Friday May 16th saw the first competition for High Handicap Ladies from the Society. It was great to see 9 teams from ten clubs taking part in a team of four Waltz. This format was really liked by the ladies that took part as there was less pressure on having to score. Dereham was a great venue and were good hosts. Although the weather had turned colder, the teams took on the challenge. The winners were Christine Joy, Irene Lindsay, Gerry Shaw and Gail Drage from Wensum Valley with 83 points. In second place, on count back, were Kari Joyce, Sue Ryan, Kerry Williams and Lynne Jellicoe from Eaton with 81 points, just nudging out the team of Ros Foster, Gerri Williams, Val Miller and Stephanie Fisher from Bawburgh. Feedback from the ladies was that they would like to take part in this type of competition again next year.
Proceeds of the raffles held at the competitions in 2024 totalled £1,407.70. A cheque for this amount has been sent to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity for the Jenny Lind Appeal. Our thanks go to Jill Bullimore, Angie Allsopp and Sue for running the raffles and to all those who bought tickets.
The Spring Four Ball Betterball Stableford was held at Gorleston Golf Club on 14th April 2025. Competitions Secretary Jill Bullimore reported that 92 members from 14 clubs took part. The weather was fine and dry. However, the wind did get stronger as the day progressed making this a factor to wrestle with. Gorleston Golf Club were superb hosts; everyone made every effort to make our day enjoyable. There were particularly satisfied faces after a lovely fish and chip meal. Congratulations to the winners, Sue Olds and Sue Fage from Wensum Valley, with a creditable 46 points.
The Society's fixtures for 2025: Mon 14 April 4BBB Gorleston Fri 16 May Waltz (18 Holes) Dereham Handicaps 28-54 Thurs 24 July Greensome Caldecott Hall Thurs 4 Sept AmAm King's Lynn Wed 1 Oct Championships Dunston Hall
Presentation of Trophies at the 2024 AGM
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.