Match vs Norfolk Golf Captains held at Royal Norwich Golf Club on 12th September 2016
NVLGS • October 8, 2016
A beautiful sunny day greeted us at Royal Norwich with temperatures into the high 20s, the concern was to make sure enough water was taken on board and enough sunscreen applied. Last year established the format for this match with both sides playing from their own scorecard, with full handicap and the better ball stableford score winning the hole. We may want to look at this for next year – perhaps we should play this off scratch like our other matches since in all but one match the ladies were the lower handicaps!
The gentlemen had obviously been putting in some hard work after last year’s match and were keen to avenge their defeat. In the main the matches were all fairly close encounters but the gentlemen finished strongly and took all but one of the matches. First appearances for the NVLGS were made by Janet Clare, Sharon Yenson and Judy Neethling with a further three ladies playing for the first time this season.
The catering at Royal Norwich did not let us down and a post match meal of lasagne, salad and chips followed by profiteroles was enjoyed by all.
The Results:
| NVLGS | Norfolk Golf Captains | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Lavin & Judy Neethling | vs | Howard Maylard & Tony Thacker | Lost | 2 & 1 |
| Alex Cowie & Janet Clare | vs | Terry Hewitt & Alan Hill | Lost | 4 & 2 |
| Anne Horne & Sharon Yenson | vs | Gavin Sargent & Richard Ong | Won | 2 & 1 |
| Jean Gower & Ann Ewer | vs | Colin Waters & Ted Evans | Lost | 7 & 6 |
| Trish McManus & Sue Hill | vs | Nick Howes & Fred Margrave | Lost | 3 & 2 |
| Glenda Winn & Judy Curtis | vs | Keith Whiting & Bernie Vaughan | Lost | 2 & 1 |
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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.