IMMY’S IN THE PINK AS GIRLS CAPTAIN

LYMM Golf Club’s Immy Marsland is the new Cheshire County Ladies Golf Association girls captain for 2023 and is looking to lead from the front.

Immy said: “I became interested in golf after attending an open day at Lymm when I was 10. From that point onwards, I spent a lot of time at the golf club with my little set of clubs and my pink golf balls.

“As I started to hit the ball a little longer and play a lot better, I decided to start playing with the juniors in summer competitions, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Through these competitions, it opened a vast range of opportunities for me, as I played in more open events where I got introduced to the CCLGA.

“I started having coaching sessions and met some of the girls I’m still playing with now. I gained more knowledge and understanding of the game.

“At this stage, I played my first ever Cheshire competition and won the ninehole event, which boosted my confidence. As this training progressed and I

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moved up the levels, my handicap reduced by large amounts in each competition I played in.

“Through this period,I’ve played twice in the England Girls U18’s Open,in various Cheshire competitions such as the Cheshire championships and multiple matches against different counties, including attending the northern county girl’s jamboree twice.

“I am now proudly playing at a handicap of 5.3, which I’m hoping to reduce this season.

“I owe a lot to my golf coach Andrew Murray; he has been such a great teacher and has helped me grow and develop throughout my journey.

“I would also like to thank the Cheshire instructors Mark Pilling and Matt Turnock for their further help with my golf and to my friends and family for their support and my parents for all the effort they have put in to get me to competitions and practice and the love and support that they have given me both in and out of golf.

“I am extremely thankful and grateful to be offered the role as the CCLGA girls captain for the upcoming season.

“As captain, I hope to encourage our girls to enjoy the game no matter what the outcome of a competition. I also want to bring everyone together as a junior section and to make sure no girl feels left out and we’re together as one team.

“It is also important to me that I inspire the younger generation by encouraging them to be involved in county golf and to continue their journey through Cheshire as it has really benefitted my golf and I have enjoyed my time in the section very much.

“In the long run, I aim to potentially become a coach and mentor for juniors after a career as a paramedic, which I’m currently working for with my A-levels. I am studying health and social care, sociology and drama,which has helped me to get interviews for university and to hopefully get offers.