Match vs Suffolk held at Thetford Golf Club on 22nd May 2017
NVLGS • June 5, 2017
Finally summer had arrived and the ladies from Suffolk and Norfolk were keen to enjoy some competitive golf in the sunshine. Last year’s match was not without drama but fortunately there was no repeat this year. The usual format of 4BBB off scratch was played and there was some excellent golf played by both sides – stories of epic drives and multiple birdies were told over a late lunch/early supper. The staff at Thetford looked after us admirably and we all enjoyed the post match meal of chicken in wine and mushroom sauce served with plenty of fresh vegetables and slightly less healthy desserts of crème brulee or Eve’s pudding!
So to the result – unusually all the matches were concluded at a relatively early stage but overall the result was a tie 2-2. Everybody agreed – another excellent day’s golf played in a friendly spirit and some old acquaintanceship's renewed.
The Results:
| NVLGS | Suffolk | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Lavin & Ann Whittington | vs | Tessa Summers & Fiona Ferrie | Lost | 5 & 4 |
| Sue Meadows & Angie Allsopp | vs | Ann Fosker & Jayne Hale | Won | 4 & 3 |
| Mary Wilson & Iet Cuppens | vs | Yvonne Hollis & Rachel Trotman | Lost | 7 & 6 |
| Eppie Zandvoort & Ann Lockhart | vs | Deb Pottinger & Debbie Anthisle | Won | 5 & 4 |
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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.
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Presentation of Trophies at the 2024 AGM
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