Our second match of the season was played at Rookery Park Golf Club against Suffolk Seniors. Despite the amber warning for heat, there was a welcome cool breeze at Rookery Park. The course was presented in good condition with lots of grass on the fairways but the bounces were interesting and the greens tricky. The matches were close but Suffolk were too strong for us on the day and we lost the match 4/0. We thanked Suffolk for their hospitality and the light salad after the match. Badges were presented to Sarah Watts and Kym Lofthouse. Anne Sibley Match Captain
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
Championship 2023 - Divisions 1 and 2 - Wensum Valley
Competitions Secretary, Angie Allsopp, reported that 29 ladies from 11 clubs took part in this year's Championship on Wednesday 14th June 2023 on a well presented course. Wensum's indoor and outdoor staff made us very welcome.
The Lady Captain of Wensum welcomed us all to the club and kindly presented the vouchers to the winners.
A small raffle made a profit of £88 for the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital Charity.
Division 1 Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Results | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch 1st | Sue Clarke (King's Lynn) | Gross 82 | Championship Cup |
| Scratch 2nd | Sue Saunders (Thetford) | Gross 85 | Joy Boult Salver |
| Scratch 3rd | Dawn Futter (Gt Yarmouth) | Gross 87 ocb | |
| Handicap 1st | Jill Bean (Wensum Valley) | Gross 87, H/cap 23, Nett 649 OCB | Doreen Pallister Cup |
| Handicap 2nd | Anne Sibley (Wensusm Valley) | Gross 89, H/cap 17, Nett 72 | |
| Handicap 3rd | Pat Blyth (Ryston Park) | Gross 92, H/cap 17, Nett 75 ocb | |
| Gwen Watts Salver | Pat Blyth | ||
| Nearest the Pin 14th | Jill Bean |
Division 2 Stableford Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Results | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Carol Wilson (Wensum Valley) | 39 points ocb | Curtis Cup |
| 2nd | Julia Richardson (Dunston Hall) | 39 points | Committee Salver |
| 3rd | Debbie Dale (Sprowston Manor) | 37 points | |
| Bessie Turnbull Salver | Carol Wilson | ||
| Nearest the Pin 5th | Carol Wilson |