Since my report at the AGM I have received notification that the MNR Regional Medal Final venue for 2020 has been changed from Worfield GC to Stanton on the Wolds GC. The date for the event remains the same, May 28th. Unfortunately Worfield were no longer able to host the event and Stanton have kindly agreed to host the competition.
Clare Jones, MNR representative
County President’s Day 2019 was played at Wollaton Park Golf Club on Monday 7 October, to raise funds for the NCLGA County Teams. The weather forecast was horrendous but fortunately it did not turn out as predicted. The drizzle dried up and most competitors were able to play without getting wet. Sadly, the rain did come back later for the players near the end of the field. The format was a four-ball Stableford Am Am with 2 scores to count, 90% handicap. There were prizes for nearest the pin on all five short holes, a Putting Competition over 6 holes, a prize draw for free four balls, and a raffle. At the half-way house the players enjoyed a little break to have a drink and eat delicious cakes. After play, a buffet meal and sweet were enjoyed in the dining-room.
The 2019 Final was played at Beeston Fields Golf Club on Sunday 29 September. It was a very rainy day with some finer weather at times. In the final of the ladies’ Taskers event, the Ian Bartoft Trophy, Beauchief A beat Little Aston A 5½ to 1½. The men’s Taskers Final and Plate were also played and Hillsborough A beat Mapperley F 5 to 2 in the Taskers Final and Ormonde Fields B beat Uttoxeter A in the Taskers Plate. NCLGA received a donation commensurate to the number of ladies’ teams entered; 15 ladies teams entered and this resulted in NCLGA receiving a donation of £750.
I would like to encourage all Clubs to enter as many ladies’ teams as they can. It is a great event to play in because teams have the opportunity and pleasure of playing other teams from other courses in this County and the surrounding Counties. It’s a win, win situation and. if more ladies’ teams enter from Nottinghamshire, more money will be received by our County Junior Girls at the end of the year.
Before the Presentation all the teams, their supporters and County Officials were treated to an excellent roast beef dinner with all the trimmings, sticky toffee pudding, ice cream and coffee. After the prize-giving the County Presidents received the donation to their County Juniors and said a few words of thanks to the Crawfords for their sponsorship and excellent organisation of the event. Beeston Fields were to be congratulated on providing a great venue and keeping the course playable in spite of heavy rain at times.
Maureen Clarke
NCLGA President
Notts Ladies won the Ladies Interclub final in a close match against a strong side from Coxmoor. The final was played at Sherwood Forest. Many thanks to the host Club,
The Notts team lead by their Lady Captain, Carol Wild teamed with Teresa Burgoyne won narrowly against the Coxmoor duo of Jan Hiken and Chris Hall. Winning on the 18th 1up. The second pairing of Jane Fowler and Anne Shields had a slightly more comfortable win, 5up against the Coxmoor pairing of Louise Wilding and Anne Shields.
Congratualtions to Notts Ladies on their well deserved victory this year.
On Monday the 2nd September the County 2nd team went to Walsall Golf Club in Staffordshire to play Staffordshire in the Midlands North Final. The weather was set fair and the course was well established parkland. We were of course anticipating a tough contest, and we were not wrong!
The morning foursomes went well and we managed to get 2 out of the 3 points on offer – these were gained by Emma Anderson playing with Carol Houghton and Louise Wilding who played with Ava Waplington. Of course we were delighted to find ourselves in this position after the morning, but knew that Staffordshire would be all out for a win in the afternoon. The afternoon matches got off to a very good start with Carol Houghton delivering the first point shortly followed by Audrey MacMillan who also had a good win. Emma Anderson had a tough match and fought hard to the bitter end despite having to have a first aid break as she had played a shot whilst being knee deep in nettles! Her match went to all square going down the 18th and she achieved a creditable half. This left us 4 and a half points each with one match to finish.
Thursday 6th August saw us playing away at Willesley Park against Leicestershire. A beautiful venue, but a very challenging course with lots of blind holes. We managed to get 1 point in the morning foursomes – this was gained by Emma Anderson and Carol Houghton. There were some very tight matches which went all the way to the 18th, the other foursomes pairings were Louise Wilding playing with Lizzie Wood and Jacey Peacock who played with Audrey MacMillan.
Having just gained the one point in the morning we needed to secure at least 2 and a half more in the afternoon – we actually managed to gain 3 points the successful players being Emma Anderson, Carol Houghton and Audrey MacMillan. This has enabled the County 2nd team to go forward to the Second team finals which will be held at Walsall Golf Club on the 2nd of September. Our opposition will be Staffordshire.
On a blistering hot Tuesday the 23rd July the second team played Lincolnshire at the Rufford Park Golf and Country Club. The course was in wonderful condition and the hospitality shown to us by Rufford Park was impeccable.
The morning foursomes got us off to a very good start as we won all three matches. Louise Wilding and Lizzie Wood once again showed their reliability as a solid foursomes pairing. Also representing Notts in foursomes were the pairings of Jacey Peacock playing with Kristina Larazevic and Emma Anderson who played with Jan Hiken. Full of optimism we approached the afternoon singles, but of course Lincolnshire fought back hard! The afternoon session gained us 2 and a half points. The half point was gained by rookie Ava Waplington – we were all thrilled that she managed this on her debut. The other points were gained by Emma Anderson and Jacey Peacock. This gave us an overall and very pleasing result of 5½ to 3½. The half point may become very important as we lost our away match to Lincolnshire by 4 points to 5.
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