Autumn Greensome held at Wensum Valley Golf Club on Thursday 21st October 2021
NVLGS • December 27, 2021

Our final event of the year was the Autumn Greensome Stableford at Wensum Valley Golf Club on 21st October 2021. The day was slightly disrupted by the inclement weather. We had an hour delay in starting to enable the greens to become playable following the previous day's and overnight rain.
Originally 68 ladies entered from 17 clubs but only 56 actually went out to play. Unfortunately, again due to the weather, buggies were not permitted and consequently there were a few cancellations.
The day went off reasonably well taking everything into consideration and was enjoyed by those who participated.
Thank you to Wensum Valley's Club Representative, Liz Dann, for all her help.
The Results:
Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
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1 | Maria Grayston & Susan Boast | Wensum Valley | 34 |
2 | Debbie Darling & Jayne Harrold | Bawburgh & Sheringham | 33 |
3 | Dawn Pearce & Bridget Andrews | Barnham Broom & Bawburgh | 31 |
4 | Rosemary Bowyer & Maxine Hadden Philo | Wensum Valley & Royal Norwich | 30 ocb |
5 | Barbara Fielding & Sharon Yenson | Dunston Hall | 30 ocb |
Best Front 9 | Cindy Tufts & Sharon Spooner | Dereham & Royal Norwich | 17 |
Best Back 9 | Elaine Wall & Jackie Rushbrook | Middleton Hall | 17 |
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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.

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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.

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.