Spring Four Ball Betterball Stableford 2017
NVLGS • April 29, 2017
The Spring Four Ball Betterball Stableford held at Middleton Hall Golf Club on 21st April 2017.
On a cold and windy morning, 112 ladies from 21 clubs across the county headed west to Middleton Hall to play in the first competition of the year and the first to be organised by Competitions Secretary, Trish Watson, who had taken over from Pippa Holliday at the AGM in March. As we walked from the car park to the clubhouse we saw our new flag flying!
The day was very well supported by the owners of Middleton Hall, Mike and Mandy Johnson, and all the staff, with a complimentary half way house enjoyed by all the ladies. We are grateful to Mike and Mandy for their hospitality and for kindly donating two nearest the pin prizes. Club Captain Craig and Seniors Captain Bob were our starters and photographers for the day. (If any lady would like a photograph of her group taken on the tee, please contact Mike Johnson who would be happy to email a copy.)
Our thanks go to former Vets rep Angela for all her hard work both before and on the day, Elaine (Club President) and Ladies’ Vice Captain Chris for Registration and Scores, and to Jane, Ann and Judith for the raffle, ball spotting and half way house.
With an excellent lunch very well received by all players, Lady Captain Eleanor welcomed the ladies to Middleton Hall.
Prizes were then presented to the winners. Congratulations to Sue and Alison of Costessey Park who retained the Smiths Coasters which will be presented at the Annual General Meeting.
The raffle was generously supported by all those present and raised £164 for the Norfolk Junior Girls.
The Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sue Nichols & Alison Eagleton | Costessey Park | 41 |
| 2 | Sue Fage & Jill Daly | Costessey Park | 40 CB |
| 3 | Sheila Glenn & Annette Hardy | Costessey Park | 40 CB |
| 4 | Mary Wilson & Judy Curtis | King’s Lynn | 40 |
| 5 | Chris Gillham & Jill Bullimore | Eaton | 39 CB |
| 6 | Di Mann & Sue Griffen | King’s Lynn | 39 |
| 7 | Val Griffiths & Lesley Bingle | Swaffham | 38 |
| Best Front Nine | Eleanor Kelly & Jenny Chessell | Middleton Hall | 23 |
| Best Back Nine | Margaret Middleton & Chris Bailey | Richmond Park | 21 |
| Nearest the Pin 2nd | Sue Meadows | Hunstanton | |
| Nearest the Pin 11th | Helen Ayres | Thetford | |
| Mystery Prize | Angela Kiddell & Joan Gill | Middleton 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.