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Fynn Valley Golf Club Junior Championships 2015

36 Hole championship: Junior Club Champion - Traven Abbott (total 158) Runner up - Jai Gayle (total 163)

18 Hole Red Tee Championship: Nett Junior Club Champion -Cleo Parfett (43 points on countback) Runner up - Henry Meadows (43 points) 9 Hole Blue Tee Championship: Blue Tee 9 hole Champion - William Rutland (60 ) Runner up - Nicole Olson (61)

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Johnson, has met up with the Canine Partners dog, the club helped to purchase, with last year's ladies captain Sue Thurgate, and seniors captain Mike Norton, the club raised ÂŁ7,000 to sponsor the dog named Trent.

Trent is now spending a year at the home of Julie Bishop (pictured) for basic training, after which he will move to the main office of Canine Partners for more intense instruction.

Towards the end of the second year, an appropriate life partner will be identified, and spend time with Trent and his trainers, before they both leave together.

At that stage there should be a passing out ceremony, to which the golf club is expected to be invited. In the next few months it it hoped Julie and Trent will be visiting the golf club.

M. R. KING & SONS PARTNER HALESWORTH GOLF CLUB TO RAISE MONEY FOR ‘HELP FOR HEROES’

Halesworth Volvo dealership M. R. King & Sons sponsored, and joined forces with, Halesworth Golf Club for an amateur charity golf competition.

Members competed in the competition for prizes donated by M.R.King & Sons for the various winners - on the day £234 was raised Results were: Top 5 scores on the day V Hood, M McGinn, R Judd all with 39 points, D King and I Parker with 38 points.

Commenting General Manager, Julian King: “Its great to be able to assist with fundraising for a great charity that enables support to our servicemen and women, who have been injured in their duty, as well as to remember those who have given their lives. We very much enjoyed the event and doing our bit‚ to raise money for a truly worthwhile cause.”

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Fynn Valley Gent’s Club Championships 2015

Club Champion - Andy Dixon 81+82 = 163 Nett Champion - Shane Hutton 73+68 = 141 Runner Up Club Champion - Gary Smythe 86+79 = 165 Third Overall Gross Score - Jonathan Brown 79+88 = 167 Runner Up Nett Champion - Brian Green 72+76 = 148 Third Overall Nett Score - Tony Tyrrell 78+72 = 150 Best Gross Afternoon - Paul Gray 85 Best Nett Afternoon - Gary Wilson 75 Best Gross Morning - Mark Wilder 78 Best Nett Morning - Jordan Mayes 70 Second Best Gross Morning - Lewis Rowlands Second Best Gross Afternoon - Leigh Meadows Longest Drive Morning - Andy Dobrucki Longest Drive Afternoon - Joshua Gray Nearest the Pin Morning - David Hutton Nearest the Pin Afternoon - Andy Dixon Junior Nett Winner Traven Abbott - 72+79 = Tony Tyrrell, 151 Club Secretary and Nett Champion Shane Hutton Junior Nett Runner Up Regan Marshall 75+80 = 155

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FAMILY OF WINNERS!

With several key players missing through various commitments, the Woodbridge Golf Club Men’s Championship left an opportunity for a new name to be engraved on the trophy.

With the course in superb condition and the weather set fair, the favourite on paper, John Blome, set the early pace with a two over par 72 in the morning. Garry Robinson and Phil Ashenden were just a stroke behind. Current Suffolk Seniors Champion, Mark Jackson and Graham Tait shared fourth with 75’s whilst the trio of Dave Peters, Dominic Rosser and Ricky Dzierozynski were a further shot back. With 27 holes played it was Ashenden who held the lead at four over par for the day, with Tait a shot behind just ahead of Blome.

The other contenders had fallen away and whilst Tait completed the tougher back nine in two over par, both Ashenden and Blome President, Roger recorded several dropped shots over the easier front nine to leave Tait the winner on 147. Ashenden was runner-up with 148 and Blome just a further shot back after Burgess (let) with 2015 Men’s Club Champion, a 77. Tait, whose son Gregor is the County Junior Champion, also won the Graham Tait Marks trophy for the best nett score of the day (137). John Bates finished runner-up with rounds of 70+69, with Immediate Past Captain, Cliff Longman third on 142.

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Barry Stableford Report

Harry Fricker proved just why he got a call up to the England Golf Regional Trials, by continuing his great run of form with an impressive score of 38 points. After paring every hole on the front 9, he was set for a decent score, which he continued on the back 9, after putting together two birdies and two bogey’s to finish level par of the course. Following up closely in second place was his playing partner Max McGreal who came in with a score of 37 points, after struggling to get off to a good start. In third place and making up the top three was George Fricker, who scored 33 points, but was left disappointed after three double bogey’s hindered his chances of winning the trophy.

Results: H Fricker 38pts, M McGreal 37, G Fricker 33, L Cleland 32, W Smith 31, A Tripp 29, C Haste 24, A Wright 24, J Goulton 22.

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Suffolk Golf Union

Suffolk Golf Union Current Officers and Members of the Executive Committee

President: Phil Platten (Woodbridge) Tel: 01394 461246; Vice President: Colin Firmin (Ipswich) 01206 298742 Honorary Secretary: Charlie Wilderspin (Rookery Park) Tel: 01502 588028 Treasurer: Geoff Henney (Aldeburgh) Tel: 01728 685525

Executive Committee: Ray Baines (Felixstowe Ferry) Tel: 01394 276076: Brian Brandwood (Southwold) Tel: 01502 723885: Bill Darling (Stowmarket) Tel: 01449 615854: Colin Firmin (Ipswich) Tel: 01206 298742: Mike Rees (Rookery Park) Tel: 01502 568941: Tony Rubin (Woodbridge) Tel: 01473 785350: Philip Graham (Bury St Edmunds) 07968-263531

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Other positions: Chairman Suffolk Junior Golf: Mike Stevenson (Thorpeness) Tel: 01728 603521; 1st Team Captain: Nathan Overton (Woodbridge) Tel: 07979 366874; 2nd Team Captain: Neil Meadows (Felixstowe Ferry) Tel: 01394 766104; Seniors Captain: Geoff Henney (Aldeburgh) Tele: 01728 685525; County Referee: Mike Rees (Rookery Park) Tel: 01502 568941 EGU Delegate: Charlie Wilderspin (Rookery Park) Tel: 01502 588028; SE Group Delegate: Mike Rees (Rookery Park) Tel: 01502 568941; Ecology Officer: Michael Thomas (Ipswich) Tel: 01394 283973.

Chairman Suffolk County Golf Partnership: Crawford Gillan (Ipswich) Tel: 01473 254753; Suffolk Junior Golf Committee: Chairman: Mike Stevenson (Thorpeness) Tel: 01728 603521: Secretary: Charlie Wilderspin (Rookery Park) Tel: 01502 588028: Managers: Under 18s: Trevor Mason (Felixstowe Ferry) Tel: 01394 274331: Under 16s: Tony Watkins (Ipswich) Tel: 01473 713748: Under 14s: David Ashworth (Hintlesham) Tele: 01787 377752: Head Coach: Keith Preston (Aldeburgh) Tel: 01728453309: County Child Protection Officer: Stuart McCallum (Ipswich) Tel: 01473 782780.

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Phil Platten

Welcome from the President of the Suffolk Golf Union

I just cannot believe September is upon us already and the golfing season is fast approaching its conclusions. These past few weeks have been very busy with the club match-play finals being played out. This year has seen a wide selection of clubs competing in the finals and in some cases overshadowing the more usual winners of these competitions.

Pride of place may go to Brett Vale, who narrowly beat Rookery Park in the Tolly Cobbold Cup and in doing so, winning only their second SGU County title. Newton Green having won the Hambro Cup in 2014 by defeating Ipswich in that final, met them again in this years’ semi-final, before going on to narrowly hold onto their title against Haverhill in a most exciting final at Bury St Edmunds.

In the Parks Trophy, Woodbridge beat Rookery Park by two holes with the title being decided in the last match on the final hole.

This made it exciting but nail biting for the many supporters watching the match.

The Beaumont Trophy was played on a glorious sunny day at Ufford Park, where Bury St Edmunds defeated Felixstowe Ferry.

The final club competition, the prestigious Stenson Shield was played out at the Diss Golf Club between Felixstowe Ferry and Ipswich. Playing on greens of outstanding quality, both teams played some tremendous golf that kept the title in the balance until very late in the day. Felixstowe Ferry became the eventual winners by a very narrow margin of 7 to 5. Played in the most excellent spirit, the golf was a pleasure to watch with both teams producing the quality of golf one would expect for such an occasion.

My congratulations go to the finalist for making it an exciting finale to the season. I would also like to record my appreciation to all the clubs who kindly gave up their courses to host the semifinals and finals.

Finally, some of the most pleasing times for me is observing the development of junior golf in the county under the unstinting guidance of Mike Stevenson. The Junior Management team’s long hours and hard work came to fruition this year winning several titles in the various age groups but, no more so than with the Suffolk Under 18 team’s success in winning the England Golf South East Group U18’ League. Managed by Trevor Mason, to beat so many strong counties to this inaugural title was nothing short of outstanding. These young players have given a massive boast for the future of Suffolk golf and I look forward to seeing their golfing careers progress over the coming years.

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STENSON SHIELD by Tony Garnett

The foursomes were one-sided but ended level overall. Cottrell and James beat MacLeod and Sayers 5 and 4. This was the closest match. The Ipswich win Felixstowe Ferry won the Stenson Shield, the scratch came from Nelli and Collett against Meadows and inter-club knock-out in Suffolk, by seven matches to Blackmore. It was strange to see Meadows hacking at five at Diss on a match that started with rain but then produced glorious sunshine. The outcome hung in the the the ball in deep gorse to the left of the 12th green.

It was virtually all over by that stage. balance until the final few holes as fortunes changes The winning Felixstowe pairs were Waring and dramatically during the afternoon.

Fosker, who were seven up after seven against The biggest cheer from Felixstowe supporters came Barnard and Bye, and Wardley and Harston who when Ben Sayers, one of their younger members, proved too good on the day for Gordon and Hedges. produced an eagle at the 470-yard final hole to beat Ipswich will wonder what might have been if Gregor former Suffolk county captain Andy Collett one up. A three-wood, a rescue club and a long putt did the trick. Tait and Sam Byford had not been at Woodhall Spa in a national event, if Jack Phillips had not gone to the Collett was two up with three to play but the resilient United States and if Ben Farthing had not withdrawn Sayers was rewarded for his never-say-qualities.

If Ipswich were shaken by this turnaround, Felixstowe with a neck injury. Team captain Peter Brady of course made no mention of these problems as he were perhaps expecting victory from former Welsh congratulated Felixstowe on their success. The Diss boys’ captain Rhodri Harston when he was three up against Paul Barnard after seven holes. Barnard, who course, with excellent greens, proved to be an ideal still holds a handicap of plus two, clawed his way back venue for a well contested final. into the match and was one up on the last tee. Harston Stenson Shield final - Felixstowe Ferry 7 Ipswich 5 At Diss. Felixstowe Ferry names first. lost his ball in the setting sun and it was all over.

Foursomes: Ben Sayers and Billy MacLeod lost to Josh The battling Billy MacLeod, who has represented the Cottrell and Connor James 5 and 4; Paul Waring and Mark RAF, showed gritty determination to hold Suffolk player Fosker beat Paul Barnard and Chris Bye 8 and 6; Neil Josh Cottrell to a half in a match Ipswich probably Meadows and John Blackmore lost to Jordan Nelli and banked on winning.

Andy Collett 6 and 4; Graham Wardley and Rhodri Harston Felixstowe reserve Jimmy Price, who came in for John beat Shaun Gordon and Dan Hedges 6 and 4.

Singles: Waring beat Gordon 3 and 2, Harston lost to Blackmore, was aware his match with Jordan Nelli Barnard two down; MacLeod halved with Cottrell; B Sayers might be crucial. It was on a knife’s edge for most of beat Collett one up; Jimmy Price beat Nelli 2 and 1; the round before Price secured a 2 and 1 victory.

It is good to see Connor James playing regularly again Meadows halved with James Tyler; Fosker lost to James 3 and 2; Wardley beat Hedges 6 and 5. at Ipswich. He was one of Suffolk’s most talented STENSON WINNERS: Felixstowe Ferry (back row from left): juniors a few years again but fell out of love with the game for a while. Now he is back and hitting the ball a Ben Sayers, Mark Fosker, Neil Meadows, Graham Wardley, John Blackmore, Steve Sayers (reserve), Gerry Fowler (joint long way. He beat Liverpool University captain Mark team captain), Billy MacLeod and Rhodri Harston. Front: Fosker who had lost his lead on the ninth with a lost Phil Platten (Suffolk Golf Union president), Nigel Fosker ball in long grass behind the green. (joint team captain), Paul Waring and Jimmy Price.

Neil Meadows and James Tyler had a great battle. Tyler was four up early on, Meadows fought back to level with a seven foot putt on the 11th and then there was nothing to separate them. Meadows, now nicknamed Chippy by his team mates, had a great escape on the 12th when he saved par from a grassy mount to the right of the green and must have heaved a sigh of relief that Tyler missed a short putt on the 16th. At this stage news filtered back about Sayers’ eagle and that Felixstowe had won.

Paul Waring, at the top of the order, and Graham Wardley at the bottom, both won well for Felixstowe against Shaun Gordon and Daniel Hedges.

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BRETT VALE WIN THE TOLLY COBBOLD CUP

by Charlie Wilderspin - Hon Secretary

The Tolly Cobbold Cup Final, between Brett Vale and Rookery Park, was played at Ufford Park Golf Club. It resulted in a narrow victory by 3 holes for Brett Vale.

The morning round saw Brett Vale establish a 10 hole advantage, thanks to wins from Dave Pictured are- Mike Emmerson, Paul Bennie, Paul Cooper, Owen Norman. County Schindler and Paul President Elect Colin Firmin presenting the cup to Alec Threlkeld, non playing captain, Richard Wright, Justin Toombs, Dave Schindler and Matt Waters Bennie, who won 9 holes in a row from 2 down against James Hogg and Daniel Fish, eventually winning 6 up and Mike Emmerson and Paul Cooper who beat Matt Sherlock and Mike Chaplin 5 up.

No changes were made to either team for the afternoon round, in which Rookery fought back strongly with their opening pair James and Harry Cook defeating Owen Norman and Matt Waters by 8 holes.

James Hogg and Daniel Fish reversed their morning result defeating Dave Schindler and Paul Bennie by 6 holes. However, the last 2 Rookery pairs where unable to press home this advantage, going down by 3 and 4 holes respectively, leaving Brett Vale winners by 3 holes.

Scores:- Owen Norman and Matt Waters lost to James and Harry Cook by 2 holes in the morning and by 8 holes in the afternoon, Dave Schindler and Paul Bennie beat James Hogg and Daniel Fish by 6 holes in the morning and lost by 6 holes in the afternoon. Richard Wright and Justin Toombs beat John Margoram and Ian Howlett by 1 hole in the morning and by 3 holes in the afternoon, Mike Emmerson and Paul Cooper beat Matt Sherlock and Mike Chaplin by 5 holes in the morning and by 4 holes in the afternoon.

HAMBRO CUP by Tony Garnett

Newton Green retained the Hambro Cup with a six-hole victory over Haverhill in a final at Bury St Edmunds that hung in the balance until the closing holes.

The holders were five up at lunch.

They needed that cushion as Haverhill fought back in the afternoon. After 15 holes the teams were neck and neck.

The everdependable Simon Bearman and Mike Polley were 13 up on the day against different opponents.

Haverhill’s Dave Spittle and Jack Bligh were one down at lunch to Russell Oakey and Harvey Watts but were four

Below: Ian Woodhead, team captain of Newton Green, receives the Hambro Cup from Suffolk Golf Union president Phil Platten. Back (from left): Mike Polley, Russell Oakey, Greg Hills, Harvey Watts, Bob Talbot and Simon Bearman. Front: Jed Seeley, Lewis Woodhead and Connor Talbot.

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up in the afternoon. Yet the win by Watts and Oakey on the 16th, when they were giving a shot, came at a crucial time in the overall match.

Connor Talbot played with his father Bob in the morning and they were three down. Lewis Woodhead took over from Bob in the afternoon. The new pairing took time to settle but they pulled back a five-hole deficit to lose by only two.

Jed Seeley and Greg Hills were two up at lunch but they, too, found the going tougher in the afternoon against Haverhill team captain Chris Vince and Jack Warwick. Vince sunk a long birdie putt on the ninth but they won by one to be one down on the day.

Hills, formerly of Stoke by Nayland, now has two Hambro Cup and two Stenson Shield pint mugs.

Suffolk Open

Hambro Cup final Newton Green beat Haverhill by six holes.

At Bury St Edmunds. Newton Green names first.

Morning: Russell Oakey and Harvey Watts beat Dave Spittle and Jack Bligh by one hole; Connor Talbot and Bob Talbot lost to Gerry Scott and Matt Farlie by three holes; Simon Bearman and Mike Polley beat Andy Fish and Paul Bartlett by five holes; Jed Seeley and Greg Hills beat Chris Vince and Jack Warwick by two holes.

Afternoon: Oakey and Watts lost to Spittle and Bligh by four holes; C Talbot and Lewis Woodhead lost to Fish and Bartlett by two holes; Bearman and Polley beat Scott and Farlie by eight holes; Seeley and Hills lost to Vince and Warwick by one hole.

BY TONY GARNETT

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Patrick Spraggs has won the Michael Faraday Cup as Suffolk Open champion for the third time in his career. He had two rounds of one over par 71 to force a play-off with Robert Salter which he won at the fifth extra hole at Haverhill.

Spraggs won in 2010 and 2011 as an amateur at Stowmarket. This latest success came as a trainee PGA professional attached to Woodbridge.

Salter, who also had two rounds of 71, had the consolation of winning the Easterbrook Trophy as leading amateur. He also works in the pro shop at Woodbridge For a while there was nothing to separate them as they played the 17th and 18th holes until a winner could be found. Spraggs sunk a long putt on the first extra hole to save his par with Salter unable to produce what would have been a winning birdie from somewhat closer.

The second was halved in par with Salter producing a tremendous recovery from the bank behind the green. The third extra hole was halved in par and the fourth with two birdies. It was all settled when Salter’s second shot ended in a watery hazard to the left of the green. He had to take a penalty drop. With Spraggs on the green in regulation it was as good as over.

Spraggs can thank his putting for this success because he sunk a long one for birdie on the final hole of his second round.

The best round of the day was two under par 68 from Chris Bartrum of Diss in the afternoon but it left him one short of a place in the play-off having a frustrating 75 in the morning. Danny Western, Suffolk’s amateur match play champion from Gorleston, was also one short with rounds of 72 and 71.

The next three places were taken by county first team players, Ali Hall of Halesworth, James Biggs of

Patrick Spraggs, PGA trainee at Woodbridge, presented with the Michael Faraday Cup after winning the Suffolk Open Championship at Haverhill. He won the title at the fifth play-off hole against amateur Robert Salter who also works in the pro shop at Woodbridge.

Diss and Paul Waring of Felixstowe Ferry.

Joint leaders after the first round were Salter, Spraggs and Waring. Josh Driver of Diss was on their tails with 72 but his challenge fell away in the afternoon.

Suffolk Amateur champion Sam Byford (Ipswich), still only 16, had a round of 71 in the afternoon and was the best of Suffolk’s juniors. His overall score of 147 was matched by Haverhill’s Chris Vince and Hintlesham’s Sam Debenham.

Guy Mummery of Rookery Park was still in with a chance at lunch after his round of 73 but his back gave him problems in the afternoon. Rookery’s other contender, Luke Thompson, had 73 in the morning but slipped to 77 in the afternoon.

Jed Seeley of Newton Green, on his 18th birthday, was in a rush from the time he found that there was no way through Clare and had to take the long diversion. He made his tee-off time but there was no time for a proper warm-up.

The Haverhill course was in superb condition. Head greenkeeper Glen Norris had prepared fast and true greens which provided an interesting test. Spraggs and Salter sunk some pressure putts in the play-off.

The only players to have three of more Suffolk Open wins are Laurie Ayton, a former Ryder Cup team member from Ipswich with six, Robin Mann with five and Stephen Whymark with four.

Suffolk Open Championship (for Michael Faraday Cup).

142: Robert Salter (Woodbridge) 71 71, *Patrick Spraggs (Woodbridge) 71 71. (Spraggs won at fifth extra hole).

143: Chris Bartrum (Diss) 75 68, Danny Western (Gorleston) 72 71.

144: Ali Hall (Halesworth) 73 71.

145: James Biggs (Diss) 73 72.

146: Paul Waring (Felixstowe Ferry) 71 75.

147: Sam Byford (Ipswich) 76 71, Chris Vince (Haverhill) 75 72, Sam Debenham (Hintlesham) 74 73.

148: *Adam Trett (Bury Golf Range) 74 74, Nathan Overton (Woodbridge) 73 75.

149: *Tim Cooper (Newton Green) 77 72, James Tyler (Ipswich) 75 74.

150: Liam Merritt (Haverhill) 76 74, Calvin Sherwood (Rookery Park) 74 76, Luke Thompson (Rookery Park) 73 77.

151: Josh Robertson (Ufford Park) 77 74, Guy Mummery (Rookery Park) 73 78.

152: Connor Talbot (Newton Green) 76 76, Harry Fricker (Ufford Park) 76 76, Matthew Farlie (Haverhill) 75 77, Alex Davey (Stowmarket) 74 78.

153: James O’Doherty (Stowmarket) 79 74, *Ed Garrard (Rookery Park) 76 77, Russell Oakey (Newton Green) 76 77, Lewis Whiting (Haverhill) 76 77, George Fricker (Ufford Park) 74 79, *Daniel Skriabin (Ufford Park) 74 79.

154: *Stuart Robertson (Ufford Park) 78 76, Jasper Johnson (Woodbridge) 75 79.

155: Matthew O’Doherty (Stowmarket) 79 76, *James Markham (Aldeburgh) 76 79, Josh Driver (Diss) 72 83.

156: Jack Bligh (Haverhill) 77 79, Jack Forgan (Stowmarket) 75 81.

157: *Kelvin Vince (Rushmere) 82 75, Jed Seeley (Newton Green) 81 76, Toby Spink (Felixstowe Ferry) 80 77.

158: Dominic Rosser (Woodbridge) 83 75, Jack Phillips (Ipswich) 82 76, Shaun Gordon (Ipswich) 81 77, Daniel Jennings (Rushmere) 80 78, *Kevin Lovelock (Ipswich) 77 81.

159: Aran O’Doherty (Stowmarket) 78 81.

161: Kieran Issitt (Stowmarket) 78 83.

162: Russell Palmer (Haverhill) 80 82.

163: David Reid (Woodbridge) 84 79.

164: Andrew Fish (Haverhill) 82 82.

165: Habebul Islam (Ipswich) 88 77, Ben Aves (Bury St Edmunds) 83 82.

166: Adrian Studd (Woodbridge) 80 86.

167: *Daniel Thurston (Ufford Park) 86 81.

168: Chris Weller (Diss) 83 85, Tommy Hunt (Gorleston) 80 88.

169: Stephen Coonan (Woodbridge) 80 89.

171: *Robert Vine (Ufford Park) 87 84.

173: Ian Pope (Rushmere) 88 85.

174: Jack Orriss (Stowmarket) 90 84.

No return: Danny Perring (Gorleston). * denotes professional.

Bury St Edmunds win the Beaumont Cup

by Tony Garnett

The name of Bury St Edmunds will be engraved on the Beaumont Trophy for the first time after they beat Felixstowe Ferry by 15 holes in a final at Ufford Park. The more confident side on the day took the honours, a fact acknowledged by Ferry captain Chris Pearson at the presentation.

The top two Bury pairs both won by six holes. The final two matches were in the balance in the final stages, but Bury won them both.

A birdie for Viv Davies on the par three ninth was a highlight for Felixstowe. An accurate tee shot was followed by sinking a six-foot putt.

Bury’s toughest match was a four-hole win at Gorleston in the first round in which Felixstowe had a bye.

In the second round Bury won a home tie against Bungay and Waveney Valley by 10 holes while Felixstowe passed a stiff examination with a three-hole win at Newton Green. In the third round Bury won by six holes at Rookery Park while Felixstowe won their home tie against The BEAUMONT WINNERS: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk by 16 holes. (from left): Colin Gray, John Kirk, Alex In the semi-final Felixstowe beat Hintlesham by four holes at Clarke, Stewart Chapman, SGU president Seckford while Bury beat Thorpeness by six holes at Hintlesham. Phil Platten, Stuart Lowe, John

Beaumont Trophy final Bury St Edmunds beat Felixstowe Ferry by 15 holes. At Ufford Park. Bury St Edmunds names first. Stewart Chapman and John Kirk beat Chris Pearson and Dave Pepper by six holes; Garry Clark and Steve Stutters beat Mike Hammond and Allan Wells by six holes; Stuart Lowe and Steve Finch beat John Shiells and Tom Govan by one hole; Alex Clarke and Paul Hadley beat Viv Davies and Steve Frost by two holes

Mecham (team captain), Paul Hadley, Gary Clarke, Stephen Finch, John Cauldwell and Steve Stutters. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

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Can you play to a misplaced flagstick?

by MICHAEL THOMAS

Q

This is a query which arose from a recent match.

Decision 17/4 gives the answer:

A player playing from off the putting green and wishing to leave the flagstick in the hole may find that the flagstick is leaning towards his ball (a disadvantage) or away from his ball (an advantage). What are the player’s rights in this situation?

A

The flagstick may be left as it is or centred in the hole, as contemplated by the Definition of “Flagstick”.

The flagstick may not be intentionally adjusted to a more favourable position than centred. To do so would infringe Rule 1-2 (Exerting Influence on Movement of Ball or Altering Physical Conditions).

An opponent or fellow-competitor who centres the flagstick incurs no penalty, but the player may have it restored to its original position.

WE LIVE AND LEARN!

Player chipping to misplaced flagstick

Ufford Park Junior Championship Report

With the cloud set in for the day and a constant flurry of rain, it looked set to be a miserable day for the Ufford Park, 18 hole Junior Club Championships. There were a few times it looked set to be cancelled, due to the amount of rain, however, the greens held out and the tournament proceeded. Scoring conditions were extremely tough, with players struggling to get to grips with the saturated fairways and greens, as well as the continuous driving rain, which led to a couple of players withdrawing from the competition. Nevertheless, the rest of the field battled on to complete their rounds and finish with some fairly respectable scores. There were three players in contention until the 17th hole, where Luke Cleland scored a 9 on the tricky par 4. The other two players were within a shot of each other going down the last hole, but with Alex Tripp unable to get a good tee shot away and eventually getting down in 10, it left George Fricker with a foot putt on the 18th green to claim victory and get his name up on the board for the first time.

Alongside the scratch prize was the Nett prize, which was won by Adam Wright with an impressive score of Nett 69, five shots clear of second place Kamiar Azvine, Nett 74.

Results: A Wright 93-24-69, K Azvine 96-22-74, W Smith 92-16-76, M Davis 97-17-80, A Tripp 90-783, G Fricker 88-4-84, L Cleland 89-5-84, J Cook 106-13-93.

SUFFOLK BOYS WIN INAUGURAL ENGLAND GOLF SOUTH EAST UNDER 18 LEAGUE TROPHY

by Trevor Mason

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Suffolk will be the first name on the new England Golf South East Group Under 18 League trophy after the team beat Sussex and Hertfordshire in the final at The Dyke Golf Club, Brighton.

The course is situated on the top of the South Downs with spectacular panoramic views over the south coast. It was fortunate that the matches were played in relatively calm conditions on a fine, warm day.

Suffolk had overcome Norfolk and Bedfordshire in the Northern Section, Hertfordshire had won the Central Section and Sussex had won the Southern Section. All matches in the league have been 8 singles over 18 holes in a triangular format.

Final scores: Suffolk 10.5, Hertfordshire 9, Sussex 4.5.

Gregor Tait, the county Junior stroke play and matchplay champion, set the tone for the final by winning both his matches by 3 and 1, being 5 under par in doing so. In his final representative match before leaving for college in America the team captain, Jack Phillips, played solidly throughout and scored one and a half points for the team. Lewis Whiting was 4 down and 2 down midway through his matches and although losing 2 down to Under 16 international Charlie Strickland from Sussex he recovered well to score a half against Hertfordshire. Suffolk Amateur champion, Sam Byford, was never behind in two close games and he scored one and a half points. Four birdies at the start of his round gave Josh Driver a flying start and although he was pegged back during the round, he finished strongly to beat both of his opponents.

Will Morcombe produced an amazing comeback in his matches. After 12 holes he was 4 down and 3 down but he then started to hole some crucial putts and recovered to win one match and half the other.

Although 15 year old Jack Cuthbert had six birdies in his round he dropped shots on most of the other holes and lost both his games. He was, however, up against two older boys with lower handicaps. Harry Fricker, also aged 15 and representing the Under 18 team for the first time, was the last match left on the course and he scored the vital one and a half points to ensure that Suffolk got over the line for a memorable victory.

Team Manager, Trevor Mason, said "I am delighted with the team who were very much underdogs against two counties with twice as many clubs and players to chose from. The boys did Suffolk proud and received compliments on their play and the manner in which they conducted themselves. To be the first winners of a prestigious new competition is a fantastic achievement."

With only Tait and Phillips from the team leaving the junior ranks next season; the Under 16 team winning the Skevington trophy and the Under 14 team winning the Keith Bass Trophy and beating Essex in the Anglian Shield, there is every reason to be optimistic about junior golf in Suffolk for the next few years.

Gregor Tait never under pressure in Suffolk Junior match play BY

Gregor Tait of Ipswich won the TONY Suffolk Junior Match play title at GARNETT Newton Green with a series of impressive victories. On the first day he swept aside the challenge of James Cooper and Connor Talbot.

In the semi-final he beat Jack Phillips and went on to beat Suffolk Amateur champion Sam Byford in the final. At no stage over the two days was he subjected to any pressure.

Byford was one up after four holes in the final. Tait then won seven of the next nine holes to score a 6 and 5 victory.

In the first round Liam Hansey of Bungay gave the holder, Josh Driver of Diss, a close match. His chance ended with a plugged ball just off the fairway on the 17th. Ben Aves of Bury St Edmunds hit back from five down against Byford to lose 2 and 1.

The all-Newton Green tie between Harvey Watts and Ben Uttridge was settled on the last green.

The quarter-finals saw Phillips make light of the

Skevington Salver by Tony Garnett

Harry Fricker of Ufford Park had the biggest win of his career when he carried off the Skevington Salver at Purdis Heath. His score of 105 for the 27-hole competition was one better than Essex star Aaron Edwards-Hill from The Warren.

It was a major scalp for the Suffolk player in this annual under-16 inter-county event involving eight players from Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Bedfordshire.

Edwards-Hill was third in the England Schools’ Championship at Peterborough Milton in June beating both Gregor Tait and Jack Phillips.

Gregor Tait of Ipswich receives his trophy from The icing on the cake for Suffolk was their first ever Suffolk Golf Union president Phil Platten.

Losing finalist Sam Byford (Ipswich) is on the left. team victory for Bob Bagshaw Cup. They beat Essex by half a point on a format using the best three gross challenge of Jed Seeley. Phillips was five under par scores and the best three net scores. when he won on the 15th. Phillips could not Suffolk used gross scores from Harry Fricker 105 (36 reproduce that form when he met Tait the next day. for the morning nine holes and two under par 69 in the Byford knocked out Driver who was below his best afternoon), Tom Fowler 111 (38 and 73) and George while 14-year-old Habebul Islam of Ipswich, who Fricker 114 (37 and 77). Net scores were used Liam plays off two, won a tremendous tussle with Watts Hansey 106, Jack Cuthbert 106.5 and Ben Aves 112.5. in which both players had four birdies.

It looked as though Essex would be the winners once Watts was one down on the 16th tee but looked again until Hansey of Bungay and Waveney Valley sure to draw level until Habebul chipped in from came in with a score of 76 in the final three-ball. His way off the green so that the hole was halved in Bungay colleague, Sam Bingham, caught his finger in birdies. a car door and became Suffolk’s reserve. The home Still one down on the par-three 18th Watts saw his county providing an extra player so that there could be six-foot putt, which would have taken the match to 11 three balls. extra holes, lip out.

Essex looked strong on paper but Suffolk rose to the Byford took the lead in his semi-final with Habebul challenge when a gusting wind provided a stern test on on the third and never let his advantage slip. On a course in superb condition. After the final calculation the third Byford’s shot out of a bunker on the Suffolk won by half a point, 655 to 655.5. Bedfordshire corner of the dogleg left him with an uphill putt of will host next year’s event at Wyboston Lakes. five feet. Habebul had a downhill birdie putt from Gross scores: four feet. Byford holed his. Habebul’s, struck too Suffolk: H Fricker 105, Fowler 111, G Fricker 114, Cuthbert firmly, hit the back of the hole and stayed out.

114, Hansey 118, Jack Orriss 124, Ben Uttridge 131.

There was some quality play.

Essex: Edwards-Hill 106, Reade 113, Tatten 114, Hensby 114, Knipes 114, Franks 114, Moncur 119, Rendell 123.

Habebul had another chip in at the 14th but he Norfolk: Cullington 113, Cossey 119, Bates 119, Williams 12, had too much ground to make up. When he lost Heath 120, Collins 124, Heywood 126, Lambert 128. the 15th he was dormie three down.

SGU Junior matchplay at Newton Green First round: (Newton Green unless stated): Gregor Tait (Ipswich) beat James Cooper 6 and 5, Connor Talbot walked over Daniel Jennings (Rushmere), Jack Phillips (Ipswich) beat Luke Middleton (Ipswich) 7 and 6, Jed Seeley beat Kieran Dymond (Ipswich) 8 and 6, Josh Driver (Diss, holder) beat Liam Hansey (Bungay) 2 and 1, Sam Byford (Ipswich) beat Ben Aves (Bury St Edmunds) 2 and 1, Harvey Watts beat Ben Uttridge one up, Habebul Islam (Ipswich) beat Ben Tatum 7 and 5.

Quarter-finals: Tait beat Talbot 4 and 3, Phillips beat Seeley 4 and 3, Byford beat Driver two up, Habebul Islam beat Watts one up.

Semi-finals: Tait beat Phillips 5 and 4, Byford beat Habebul Islam 3 and 2.

Final: Tait beat Byford 6 and 5.

Bedfordshire: Craig 110, Smith 114, Saunders 114, Zarodov 115, Gibbons 118, Baynham 119, Garnham 125, Fender 133.

SUFFOLK’S BOB BAGSHAW CUP WINNERS: From left: Jack Orriss, Tom Fowler, Jack Cuthbert, Ben Uttridge, George Fricker, Liam Hansey, Sam Bingham, Ben Aves and Harry Fricker. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

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Gregor Tait retains Suffolk junior title by a single shot

Gregor Tait (Ipswich) retained his Tait on a day of

by Tony Suffolk junior title with rounds of 69 impressive scoring. and 72 at Waldringfield leaving him In the morning Tait had a Garnett one under par for the day. double at the par three opening hole Tait, who made his Suffolk first team but had five birdies in his first nine. debut against Cambridgeshire at the Dropped shots at the start of his weekend, was two shots ahead of second round brought Tait closer to the Sam Byford and three ahead of Jed rest of the field but he steadied the Seeley (Newton Green) after the ship and did just enough to win. first round.

His playing partner, Josh Driver of Diss He needed that buffer. Byford had a who also made his county first team second round of 71 to reduce the debut last weekend, was three over at deficit to one. An ever bigger threat lunch. His afternoon round of one emerged from 14-year-old Habebul under par 70 included an excellent Islam of Ipswich who had an birdie on the testing 182-yard final Gregor Tait with the Mackenzie opening round of 73. hole.

Cup which he retained at Habebul, who plays off three, reeled Waldringfield by one shot from The long-hitting Seeley had an eagle off four successive birdies from the Habebul Islam and Sam Byford. on the 317-yard ninth hole while ninth to the 12th holes to be four Phillips dropped two shots on the final under par during his second and two under for the hole of his morning round. Byford was level par for tournament. He dropped shots at the 13th and 17th both his rounds making a great recovery from being which left him level with Byford on 142, missing a five over par after his opening seven holes in the play-off by one. morning but then producing a great spell of birdies at It was the first time Habebul had returned a below par eight and nine, an eagle at 10 and further birdies on round in any competitive event, a milestone in his 12 and 14. fledgling career. In the morning Habebul had six Some of Suffolk’s younger players showed promise. birdies in a mixed round that left him two over par.

Harry Fricker’s level par second round left him in Jack Phillips and Seeley, both members of the Suffolk seventh place while Harvey Watts was one over in the county second team, finished only two shots behind afternoon and was eighth on count back from the

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Suffolk Junior Team Shield won by Ipswich (from left) Sam Byford, Philip Platten (SGU president), Habebul Islam and Gregor Tait. Pic : CONTRIBUTED

steady Jack Cuthbert from Thorpeness.

Tom Fowler (Ipswich), who starts his first job with the green-keeping team at Woodbridge this week, is another up and coming young golfer who ended level with 15-year-old Liam Hansey of Bungay who is making rapid strides and produced some good performances for his club in the Hambro Cup which included a singles victory over county captain Nathan Overton.

Harry Hodgson of Woodbridge was hit on the chest in the morning by a wayward golf ball which left a bruise. He was able to continue playing.

The under-14 winner was, inevitably, Habebul who then faced an overnight trip to Preston to play in the Reid Trophy, the English Boys’ Under 14 Strokeplay.

Some of the high-handicap youngsters, including a good turn out from the West Suffolk Golf Centre where PGA professional Ben Kerr is doing a great job, played only 18 holes. They are the ones for the future. One unfortunate lad learned a lesson about checking his scorecard and suffered disqualification.

He won’t make that mistake again.

Suffolk Junior Championship scores 141: G Tait (Ipswich) 69 72.

142: Habebul Islam (Ipswich) 73 69; S Byford (Ipswich) 71 71.

143: J Phillips (Ipswich) 73 70, J Seeley (Newton Green) 72 71.

144: J Driver (Diss) 74 70.

150: H Fricker (Ufford Park) 79 71.

151: H Watts (Newton Green) 77 72; J Cuthbert (Thorpeness) 75 76.

152: D Jennings (Rushmere) 78 74; T Fowler (Ipswich) 77 75.

153: C Talbot (Newton Green) 78 75.

161: H Hodgson (Woodbridge) 80 81; L Hansey (Bungay) 79 82.

162: T Auchterlonie (Woodbridge) 83 79; K Dymond (Ipswich) 75 87.

164: L Middleton (Ipswich) 85 79; B Aves (Bury St Edmunds) 82 82.

167: B Tatum (Newton Green) 85 82.

168: J Cooper (Newton Green) 90 78.

169: B Uttridge (Newton Green) 79 90.

171: H Palmer (Aldeburgh) 87 84.

176: D Huggins (Ipswich) 85 91.

180: J Cook (Thorpeness) 92 88.

191: L Tyler (Waldringfield) 93 98.

Under 14 (one round only): 82: C Downing (Rookery Park). 84: T Weaver (West Suffolk). 86: J Goulton (Ipswich). 88: R Goodarzi (Ipswich). 90: F Leonard (West Suffolk). 93: J Hulyer (Haverhill). 98: J Rutter (West Suffolk). Disq: M Weaver (West Suffolk).

Suffolk Junior Team Shield: Ipswich (Tait, Habebul Islam, Byford) 425. Newton Green (Seeley, Watts, Talbot) 447.

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WOODBRIDGE WIN THE PARKS TROPHY

The final of the Parks Trophy was played at Ipswich Golf Club. It turned out to be an extremely tight match with the result undecided until the final group had completed the 18th hole. Woodbridge eventually edging home by 2 holes.

Results- David Porter and Brian Bidwell lost to Andy Whittaker and Mark Jackson 2 down, Andy Crisp and Billy Donachie all square with Stephen Whymark and John Andrews, John Symon and Charlie Wilderspin 4 down to Alan Scovell and Richard Pearce, Shane Buckingham and Graham Shillings 4 up against Garry Robinson and Geoff Sheldrake Woodbridge won by 2 holes.

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by Charlie Wilderspin

ANGLIAN LEAGUE 2015 Second Team

The County Seconds began the defence of their title with a difficult away match at Whittlebury Park against Northamptonshire. They established a 3-1 lead after the morning foursomes which they turned into a good opening 6.5 to 5.5 win.

ANGLIAN LEAGUE 2015 - First Team The next match saw them entertain Leicestershire & Suffolk began their 2015 campaign with a home Rutland at Bungay & Waveney Valley. They again match against Northamptonshire at Woodbridge. The secured a 3-1 lead in the morning foursomes and went morning foursomes were halved with Suffolk taking on to win the match 8-4. the singles by 5 games to 3 to record an opening win Suffolk travelled to Kenwick Park next to take on by 7-5 Lincolnshire. Once again they took a 3-1 lead after the The team travelled to Birstall next to take on morning foursomes and went on to take the match 6.5 Leicestershire and Rutland. They lost the morning to 5.5. Cambridgeshire, their closest challengers, foursomes by 3 games to 1 and despite a brave fight were the visitors in the penultimate match played at in the afternoon singles were defeated by 7.5 to 4.5 Newton Green. Suffolk struggled in the morning In the following match Suffolk entertained a strong foursomes and trailed 3-1 at lunch. They never really Lincolnshire team at Rookery Park. Despite taking a recovered going down by 7.5 to 4.5 3-1 lead in the morning foursomes they lost 7 of the 8 The final match saw them take on neighbours, Norfolk, afternoon singles to lose by 4-8. at Felixstowe Ferry. Suffolk established a 3-1 lead in The penultimate match saw Suffolk travel to the morning foursomes before winning 7 of the Newmarket to play Cambridgeshire. The morning afternoon singles and halving the other to secure a foursomes were halved, however Cambridgeshire winning margin of 10.5 to 1.5 secured 4.5 points from the afternoon singles to leave The team narrowly failed to retain their title for which them winners by 6.5 to 5.5. enormous credit goes to Team Captain, Neil Meadows In the final match Suffolk were away at Eaton to who managed to field a competitive team during a neighbours Norfolk. Suffolk established a 2.5 to 1.5 season in which he fielded 20 different players. lead after the morning foursomes which they built on Neil has decided to stand down as Team Captain after in the afternoon singles to secure victory by 7.5 to 4.5. 2 years in charge. The Suffolk Golf Union wishes to Nathan Overton, after 2 years in charge, has decided note their sincere thanks for his efforts, hard work and to stand down as County Captain. The Suffolk Golf commitment, in what is acknowledged to be a difficult Union wishes to record their appreciation for his role. During his captaincy he has introduced many enthusiasm and commitment during this period and juniors to County golf and achieved the distinction of wish him all the best for the future. winning the league in his first season in charge.

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Ufford Park Junior Open

Regan Marshall won the Ufford Park Junior Open with 39 points.

The Fynn Valley junior shot a gross 83, with a 20 point front 9 to win by 1 point.

In second place was Will Smith of Ufford Park on count back ahead of Thorpeness’ Mollie Newson with 38 points. Best Gross of the day went to Harry Hodgson of Woodbridge, who went round in 78 shots. He also came away with the Nearest the Pin prize on the 16th hole with a terrific tee shot. Freddie Leonard won the chipping competition with 70 points whilst Alex Tripp won the putting competition.

Results (Points): R.Marshall; 39, W.Smith; 38ocb, M.Newson; 38, L.Tyler; 37, H.Hodgson; 35, O.Robertson; 33, M. McGreal; 33, J.Goulton; 32, J.Cook; 32, T.Weaver; 30, D.Huggins; 29, C.Haste; 28, F.Leonard; 28, M.Weaver; 28, A.Tripp; 28, A.Winter; 28, J.Rutter; 27, G.Maynard; 23, H.Zuckerberg; 24, M.Pearson; 24, M.Cuthbert; 22, B.Hembling; 15

Club Championship 2015

Seventy two players competed in the Felixstowe Ferry Club Championship John Cook Trophy. The weather over the weekend was very unseasonal and on the first day there was a very strong wind (even for Felixstowe Ferry!) and for the players who made the cut, the majority of the second day was played in persistent rain and wind.

After the first round Bill MacLeod led the field with an excellent level par 72, one ahead of Ben Sayers, two ahead of Graham Wardley and four ahead of the 2013 champion, Paul Sayers. On the second day McLeod, Ben Sayers and Wardley, playing together, needed to birdie the final hole to match the score of 152 (76-76) posted in the Clubhouse by Ben’s father, Paul. None could achieve it, leaving Paul as Champion and his son in second place, Bill MacLeod finished third and Graham Wardley fourth.

The Kersey Cup for the best nett score over 36 holes was won by 17 handicap, Will Jewkes, with a nett score of 139 (69-70).

For the first time, the Seniors Championship was integrated into the competition with the first round score to count. Chris Veitch, who was the Club Champion in 1986, won on countback from John Mayhew with a score of 84.

Club Captain Keith Gilbert presenting the trophies to Paul Sayers (left), Will Jewkes (right) and below with Chris Veitch

JOHN COOK TROPHY (gross) - Paul Sayers 152 (76-76), Ben Sayers 153 ocb (75-78), Bill MacLeod 153 (72-81) KERSEY CUP (nett) - Will Jewkes 139 (69-70); Ben Sayers 145 (7174), Paul Sayers 148 (74-74).

SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP Chris Veitch 84 (ocb); John Mayhew 84

A Hatrick of Holes in One for Fynn Valley Members Four days saw three aces

for members of Fynn Valley!

Colin Woodgate 13 handicap Colin had his first hole in one, playing with the Saturday morning group. On the 8th hole, a 141 yards Par 3, he used a 7 iron to achieve his first hole in one after some 30 years of golf. The event was witnessed by his playing partners Tony Alcock and Glenn Maskell.

David Wythe Playing in the Jimmy Gray Memorial Trophy, David's ace was on the 14th Hole and was witnessed by Merv Bewley and Tony London. David obviously won the nearest

the pin prize which was running on that hole! £78 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Care.

Duncan Sparrow Scored his First Hole in One during Fynn Valley interclub Home match against Waldringfield, 23 handicap Duncan achieved his first hole in one on the 6th hole 127yd Par 3 using an 8 iron. Duncan has been playing golf for over 6 years and has kept his Hole in One ball as a memento.

The event was witnessed by Fynn Valley member Dave Gallon and Waldringfield members Graham Poole and John Pugh. The 6th hole was also nominated as the match Hole in One hole and Duncan won a bottle red wine: although it was a nice bottle, it did not compensate for the cost of celebration drinks enjoyed by all members of both Teams!

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SOUTHWOLD'S OPEN DAY SUCCESS People rarely leave Southwold Golf Club without a smile on their face! This charming 9 hole heathland course is a little gem, and despite the odd lost ball reported, all those who attended the clubs 3rd OPEN DAY recently, had a fantastic time.

With glorious mid summer weather, a free barbecue, free golf lessons, a putting competition and courtesy of the course, a host of prospective new members turned up to support the day.

Resident professional, Andrew Robinson was kept busy with many taking up the offer of lessons, with the juniors also being taught by Andrew's assistant Callum.

Southwold are delighted to report that 20 new full members, and 13 juniors, signed up on the day to start their membership association with the club!

The club looks forward to making all new members warmly welcome!

Great to see Juniors be educated in play at the Stonham Competitions

The aim of the junior events at Stonham Barns in Suffolk is to give the youngsters a chance to compete in friendly junior golf tournaments and to experience how to score, play and manage their game around the course. Many of the juniors have not played in any kind of competition so this is good education for greater understanding of the game for their future. More details on www.stonhambarnsgolf.co.uk

Thetford Club Championship

Jared Delveaux, a 26-year-old American based at USAF Lakenheath, is Thetford Golf Club's Club Champion after success in the 36-hole competition for the Neville Bishop Cup. Jared, who plays off a handicap of one, was in the first group of the day and came in with a first round of 78 which held up for a one-stroke lead at lunchtime.

He added a 76 in the afternoon for a total of 154 to win by one stroke from David Ball, who had rounds of 79 and 76. Robert Taylor, third with rounds of 79 and 77, was the winner of the Handicap Cup with a nett total of 138.

Other gross scores: 157 Charlie Bick 81-76, 158 Ross Sanford 82-76, 159 Josh Chamberlain 82-77, 162 Ryan Woods 83-79, Andrew Horsburgh 82-80, Matt Wabe 79-83; 165 Andrew Bremner 81-84; 167 Robert Setchell 89-78; 168 Nick Gursky 82-86, Paul Pearce 80-88; 170 Peter Croker 85-85; 172 John Ward 8983, Daryl Breen 87-85, David Fawcett 85-87; 173 Matt Harben 90-83, David Robinson 90-83, Peter Allott 88-85; 174 Dean Scott 90-84, Paul Waters 89-85, David Hudson 87-87.

Right: Jared Delveaux on the 1st tee on his way to victory

Kevin Makes it Three in a Row Footgolf Wins at Stonham

Kevin Ward from Colchester achieved three UK Ranking Footgolf wins in a row at the Stonham Barns Footgolf Course. With the help of a hole in one on the 105 yard 18th hole Kevin achieved his best score , a 9 under par 49. His three wins at Stonham Barns included the Suffolk Footgolf Open which he won in June and the July FootGolf Event.

Regulars at Stonham, Chris Tranter and Darren Wheat, finished 2nd and 3rd with excellent scores of 54 and 55 respectively. The winner of the junior event was Charlie Tranter, Chris's son, with a score of 65.

The last event of 2015, The Stonham FootGolf Players Championship will be held on Sunday 18th Oct. Open to all, the winner receives the Stonham Footgolf Trophy.

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FOOTGOLF RECORD

Witnesses saw the first ever two holes in one, in a row, on the 7th Footgolf hole at Stonham Barns Golf Centre. Playing was cousins (right) Harry and Jack Gathercole, from Stowmarket both scored an ace on the 85yd hole with consecutive shots and incredibly they were playing in their first game of footgolf!

SUFFOLK GOLF ALLIANCE (WINTER)

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The Players may well be taking advantage of their Summer Break, but behind the scenes the Suffolk Alliance is preparing for the coming Winter season, which commences at Halesworth during the first week of October.

Following the recent AGM at Bury St. Edmunds G.C., Stowmarket’s Bill Darling (right) was installed as President, and also joining the Committee will be Ipswich member Chris Clark.

Last Winter’s trial inclusion of Amateur Ladies partaking in Alliance activities, proved a successful venture and a vote went unanimously in favour of consolidation of this move, so this season will see full membership alongside the men.

Weather permitting there will be fourteen fixtures played over thirteen courses, the exception being the popular Southwold course which hosts two meetings ensuring all entrants will at least play this seaside nine once. Planned are four Pro.Ams. with the remaining events being 4BBB’s and once again Colin Aldous at Ufford Park will host the Christmas meeting.

One target many will be aiming at will be that of Stow’s Keith Rooney, the current Merit League Champion, who doubtless will be attempting to achieve the rare feat of retaining the honour.

JUNIOR OPEN WINNERS

The Felixstowe Ferry Junior Open was held with an entry of 23 Juniors. It was great to welcome the Juniors on a fairly quiet sunny day and the Club were delighted to have included an extra two boys, who were on holiday in Felixstowe, but live in The Hague, Holland.

THE RUNYARD TROPHY 2015

Representing 9 schools from Suffolk and Norfolk, the second Runyard Trophy was held at Thetford Golf Club, with it’s challenging course looking good, slick greens to test the putting and the weather holding out!

The schools competing were; Old Culfordians (Culford); Royal Hospital School Association (RHS Holbrook); Old Norwicensians (Norwich); Old Greshamians (Greshams); Old Ipswichians (Ipswich); Old Framlinghamians (Framlingham College); Old Felicians (St Felix) Old Burians (King Edwards Vl Bury St Edmunds); Old Woodbridgians (Woodbridge).

The competition is played over 18 holes, Stableford off full handicap (max permitted 24 for men, 30 for ladies) and was followed by a two course carvery.

ABOVE Mattias Henke (The Hague G.C.), George Fricker, Sam Byford, David Huggins, Hayden Dadswell, Joshua Hulyerm, Luke Tyler. Seated: Andrew Markham from our Sponsors, Gordon Rodwell Funeral Services and Keith Gilber, Club Captain.

Results: Boys Scratch Prize 1st - Sam Byford (Ipswich); 2nd - George Fricker (Ufford); Boys Nett Prize - 1st Joshua Huyler (Haverhill); 2nd - Luke Tyler (Waldringfield); Boys Stapleford 1st - Hayden Dadswell (Felixstowe Ferry); 2nd - Mattias Henke (The Hague) Best Away Team Shield - Sam Byford; Habebul Islam IPSWICH; David Huggins Nearest the Pin - 12th hole, Matt Bury (Felixstowe Ferry); Longest Drive - 18th hole, George Fricker (Ufford Park)

Suffolk kids at Woodhall Spa

Woodhall spa was the stage of the British Kids Championships recently. It’s a two day event with over 200 kids from all over the world competing.

Charlie Goodridge finished in top ten (8 year olds) earning priority status to US Kids events and Henry Meadows finishing 11th (9 year olds) a brilliant experience for both lads and dads (caddies).

Prizes for the winning team trophy were a double magnum of claret from Old Woodbridgian Dick Howe, Winner’s bag towels from David Houchell (Old Woodbridgian)) David Houchell Design, and golf ball prizes from Liz Smith (Old Felician) Peewit Caravan Park. Presenting the prizes this year was Linda Basham, publisher of Suffolk and Norfolk Golfer Magazine.

RESULTS WERE:- Winning School - Framlingham Runners up - Norwich Highest score man - Freddie Brett (Holbrook) 37pts Highest score lady - Tessa Summers (St Felix) 37pts Longest drive men - Matt O’Doherty (KEGS) Longest drive ladies - Pat Blyth (Greshams) Nearest the pin men - Freddie Brett (Holbrook) Nearest the pin ladies - No prize awarded!!!!!

It is hoped that more schools will take part next year, and the organisers stress that it is not limited to Public Schools, and any school in Norfolk or Suffolk are more than welcome to bring a team.

Next year’s venue has yet to be finalised, the cost conscious entry fee will cover coffee and bacon roll on arrival, the 18 hole competition green fee, two course buffet and prizes.

Please ring Chris Buisseret on 01284 700518 or 07810 836730 for further details.

TROPHY WINNERS - FRAMLINGHAM , WITH LINDA BASHAM

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HOLES-IN-ONE at RUSHMERE

Left: Jimmy Fitzgerald recorded his 1st hole in one at Rushmere GC, using a 5 wood and holed out at the par 3 6th hole 164 yards.

Left with his playing partners l-r: Tony Ramsey, Jimmy Fitzgerald, Roger Wilson and Bob West.

Above pic: Adrian Jacobs achieved his 1st Hole in One at the par 3 8th hole 134 yards using an 8 iron, his playing partners were, l-r: John Horne, Chris Ellis, Adrian Jacobs and Ricky Ling Junior.

Alexandra travels 1,000 miles to play a Stonham Junior Event

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11 year old Alexandra Rock travelled over 1,000 miles from Czech Republic to Stonham Barns to play in a recent Stonham Junior Tournament.

Alexandra, who plays her golf in Prague and has an 18 handicap, travelled with her parents and stayed in England for a weeks holiday.

With a very good score of 36 in her first round at the 9 hole course at Stonham Barns, she managed 3 pars and a birdie on the 4th hole.

In 2nd place was 11 year old Rio Everitt from Stowmarket Golf Club with a score of 38.

Ufford Park Captains Day 2015

The Day kicked off in fine weather, with a Texas Scramble format hosted by the 2015 club captains, Val Moon, Dave Ellis and Harry Fricker.

The group comprising of Gill Till, Rob Keeble, Mervyn Ruffles and George Fricker were narrow winners with an impressive score of Nett 54. Following up closely in 2nd place were the group of Hilary Bidewell, Tim Moon, Richard Hayes and George Butters producing a solid score of Nett 56.

Alongside the Texas Scramble competition, was a nearest the pin prizes. For the ladies, Wendy Hayes was closest with her attempt on the 3rd hole. For the men, Martin Percival was triumphant with his attempt on the 16th.

One of the main talking points in the bar afterwards was the hole-in-one on the par 3, 10th hole by George Butters.

It’s his second hole-in-one of his playing career and was definitely one to remember, pitching the ball about 18 inches to the left of the pin with his 9 iron and spinning it back into the hole!

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Alice Barlow, Junior Matchplay Champion 2015

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up after six and the position was maintained until eleven when Lottie, the current county champion, hit a cracking shot to the pin. A good putt from Sharon secured the birdie. Ipswich 5 up.

In absolutely appaling weather at Ufford Park, Alice This effort really put the writing on the wall. Despite Barlow kept her game together to beat a very game determined efforts Joanne and Amanda could make no Molly Newson (Thorpeness) by a slender one-hole significant dents in the Ipswich lead and the trophy margin. went to Whyman and Luckman on the fifteenth, 4/3.

Alice turned two up, looking strong, but Molly has Final Result: Ipswich bt Felixstowe 4/3 plenty of fighting spirit and, despite the disadvantage of being the junior golfer in handicap Fynn Valley Ladies win the terms, she didn’t give up when she found herself three down with four to play.

Seniors Jubilee Shield The rain was still belting down, but Molly won Fynn Valley Seniors won the four-ball-better-ball fifteen with a par four, followed up with a par three Jubilee Shield Final getting the better of the Ufford win at 16 and went all square with a par four at Park team by 10 holes (Hambro scoring). It was a seventeen. long and probably tiring match played over the lush Eighteen at Ufford is a 436-yard par five and here and very wet Diss golf course with solid rain for the Alice proved her match play credentials, pitching a first nine holes. Juggling with brollies and wet super accurate shot from around 100 yards to a equipment did not make things easy. Though weather point eight feet past the pin on the green which was conditions did improve later on, there was no chance beginning to flood. Molly’s chip ran through the of the course drying out. green to stop on the surround. Her running chip Fynn Valley’s first pair did the damage. Rita Alcock back was fine but finished about six feet past the and Sue Sparrow finished 7 up against Ufford’s Pam hole. When Alice narrowly missed her eight-footer Burgess and Dianne Clarke, laying a firm foundation for the match, Molly had a chance to take the game for the final result. These four players went round in down nineteen, but her putt just failed to drop, so fine style, producing some strong shots and Alice was the Champion for 2015 and a very damp completing the eighteen holes in just under four hours, and bedraggled company repaired thankfully to the during which time they opened up a gap of three holes club house. between themselves and the remainder of the field.

Well done to both young ladies, to Alice for her The second Fynn Valley pairing, Chris Lynch-Bates steady, determined, skillful and good-humoured and Jean Emmerson played steadily, finishing 4 up golf, and to Molly for her cheery demeanour and against Pat Cooke and Mary Brooks. Match three her dazzling tail end effort which bodes well for her featuring Vera Skerry and Jilly Tye (Fynn Valley) future in the game. Alice said this was the toughest versus Val Moon and Wendy Hayes ended all square match she had faced in the competition and Molly and that left Ufford’s Ros Leven and Lynne Ridout was justifiably happy with her performance.

Final Result: Alice Barlow (Newton Green) bt Molly redressing the balance by one hole against Jane Pitcher and Mary Sparrow. Totted up this gave Fynn Newson (Thorpeness) 1 up.

Valley that ten hole advantage.

Luckman and Whyman win Haskell for Ipswich

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Quite a crowd gathered at Aldeburgh Golf Club to watch the final of the Haskell Trophy 2015.

Sharon Luckman and Lottie Whyman made a fast start against the Felixstowe sisters, Jo Woodward and Amanda Norman who had held the trophy for the last two years. Ipswich raced to three up before Felixstowe pulled back two holes, turning just one down. After one or two flurries in the back nine, Ipswich lunched at two up.

The Luckman/Whyman team looked a little lost on the greens when they returned to the course, allowing Felixstowe to grab the first two holes.

Ipswich kept calm though and got their act together helped by Felixstowe’s visit to a bush off the tee at three. Here Jo played a superb shot from the rough and they did well to make five but could not match the Ipswich birdie. Par golf took Ipswich to 4

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Results (Fynn Valley names first): Rita Alcock & Sue Sparrow bt Pam Burgess & Dianne Clarke 7 up; Chris Lynch-Bates & Jean Emmerson bt Pat Cooke & Mary Brooks 4 up; Vera Skerry & Jilly Tye halved with Val Moon & Wendy Hayes; Jane Pitcher & Mary Sparrow lost to Ros Leven & Lynne Ridout 1 dn.

Final Result: Fynn Valley 10 up.

Sarah Saggers, County Captain, with the Fynn Valley Captain, Sue Mann, and the trophy

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LETTER FROM SPAIN

Well, that is another busy August Holiday season out of the way. We can’t believe it has been our eleventh!

No more buggies racing around our urbanisation driven by eight year olds with as many as six on board. The ‘rules’ state that 14yr olds minimum may drive buggies and that younger children should be accompanied by adults. That a maximum of two adults plus two children ‘belted in’ at the back should be permitted on a buggy is the rule – the Spanish don’t care.

No more buggies sitting outside our house, which is in a quiet spot, at night with ten or twelve adolescents laughing and shouting at three o’clock in the morning, so that I have to put on some trousers and go outside to tell them to move on.

Gawd knows where the parents are they don’t care!

No more phone calls from people wanting classes at seven in the evening. They seem surprised when I tell them that I do not teach ‘at night’!

Apart from this I have enjoyed working with many nice people [good players too]. Most are now well known to me coming, as they do, for a ‘refresh’ but many others have come on recommendation which is always good. * * * * * One half of Spain love dogs but it seems the other half can dump and abandon them without compunction or conscience.

Mrs B. has a great propensity for attracting such creatures to her and always has biscuits in her bag when she sees a stray. She even buys flea sprays and eye drops for those in need, carrying them with her everywhere!!

So it was as she was out in the campo with our dog Suffolk Ladies County Golf Association Current Officers:

President: Ms Ann Graves Tel: 01394 411020; Captain: Mrs Sarah Saggers Tel: 01394 383583. Vice-Captain: Ms Vanessa Bell Tel 01473 231411; Hon Secretary: Mrs Jeanette Longman: Tel 01394 450939; Hon Treasurer: Miss Hermione Scrope Tel 01359 232618; England Golf Representative: Ms Rebecca Evans Tel 01787 464624; Handicap Adviser: Mrs Eunice Gray Tel 01473 833392; Junior Organiser: Miss Sarah Howe Tel: 07990 110976 ; Seniors Organiser: Mrs Jo Moore Tel: 01502 711155; Scratch Score Assessor: Mrs Sue Cook Tel 01728 688406. All other personnel may be found on the County website at www.suffolkladiesgolf.org.uk

on his morning outing; twelve kilometres running and sniffing as dogs do.

She came upon an elderly gentleman who was trying to lift the fence to allow the smallest of puppies to pass underneath – but couldn’t. Mrs B, with the strength and determination of a lioness, raised it.

The little mite, no more than six weeks old as we learnt later, was free but terrified so Mrs B took it home in the basket on her bike.

When I got home I wasn’t really surprised to see our new visitor sitting on her lap! Absolutely covered in fleas she really was the smallest thing I had ever seen. With a Prince Charles face and a body no more than six inches long, with the shortest of legs, it was amazing that the pup had survived at all.

We decided to call it, if it was a boy, Mulligan; 2nd chance – but it was a girl so we called it Mullie!

A walk around our house would have been to her a marathon but she made it well.

A couple of days later all the fleas had gone. She was eating well and enjoying her new situation.

But what to do with her? Neither of us really wanted another dog so we took her to the Vet who put us in touch with some young people who take in pups, put their photos on Facebook, to find new owners for them. This we did.

After five days I arrive home, as is my wont, at about 1pm and Mrs B. is in tears! She is crying because Mullie has gone to a new home. She is crying because she has gone. She is crying because she is happy that Mullie now has a better future.

It is Okay to cry at times, don’t you think?

Every day I arrive home not knowing what to expect next, but knowing also that we’ll do whatever it takes to rescue these poor, abandoned, creatures.

On one hand ‘shame on you’ Spain.

On the other hand ‘thank you’ to the nice people.

Enjoy!

Contact me, Peter Ballingall at: Apartado de Correos 101 21450 Cartaya (Huelva) ESPAÑA Tel: (0034) 959 02 42 42 or E-mail: pballingall@golfelrompido.es Website: www.peterballingall.com

SUCCESS FOR ALICE at HAVERHILL

The Ladies Club Championship, sponsored by HGC Head Professional Paul Wilby, the Pam Ratford Trophy was contested recently. In all 7 ladies and 2 junior girls took part in the 36 hole medal Club Championship and 12 ladies took part in the 18 hole Pam Ratford Trophy, also medal format.

After the morning round the two junior girls were leading the field. Defending her title, Alice Iron established a comfortable lead by 4 shots over her nearest rival, Fiona Stokes (who has just won a major competition at Haverhill - The Lady Captain’s Cup!) In the handicap competition Linda Alexander carded a nett 70, with Alice Iron and Mary Sail both in close pursuit with nett 71.

In the afternoon Alice produced a fabulous round of golf, giving a combined total of 83+79=162. She secured victory in convincing style to retain the Ladies Club Championship for 2015, and reduced her handicap by a shot to 11 in the process.

In 2nd place was Linda Alexander with two consistent rounds of golf, 90+89=179, just edging out 3rd place Fiona Stokes on count back with 87+92=179. In 4th place was Mary Sail with 90+98=188.

Linda Alexander was awarded the Handicap Trophy following her rounds of 70+69=139 and her handicap was cut to 19.

Although Alice Iron had a nett total of 138, under the rules of the championship competition she was not eligible to win both prizes, having already won the scratch event. Gerry Wheatley finished in 2nd place with 75+74=149 and Mary Sail finished in 3rd place with 71+79=150. Lady Captain Sheila Price gave the prize presentation for the Club Championship and congratulated everyone who took part. Sheila went onto announce the result of the Pam Ratford Trophy and commented “it is encouraging to see three Parklands Members who joined as 7 day members back in April, taking part in the Pam Ratford Trophy and doing so well”. One of the former Parklands Members, Anne Reed, claimed the victory with a superb nett 68, four shots ahead of 2nd place Elaine Ward, also a former

Parklands Member, with a nett 72. In 3rd place was Pat Kennedy with a nett 79 on count back. As a result of Anne's win, her handicap was reduced under the exceptional score reduction by 5 shots to 25.

Alice Iron, Ladies Club Champion Alice has just received a string of As and A*s in her GCSE’s and Haverhill Golf Club are all very proud of her success both on and off the golf course.

This wonderful news may help inspire other young girls to take up golf, as Alice has managed to combine her studies with her golf, and achieve great success in both! Well done Alice!

Mike NORFOLK COUNTY Devlin Hon GOLF UNION Secretary by

NCGU CONTACTS President

Doug Gilchrist, Weston Park Golf Club

Vice President

Graham Turner, Mundesley Golf Club

Imm. Past President

Alan Winstanley, Sheringham Golf Club

Hon. County Secretary

Mike Devlin, Acacia House, The Street, Tibenham.

Norfolk. NR16 1QA Great Yarmouth & Caister Golf club niblick@btinternet.com 01379 674516

Hon. County Treasurer

Richard Betts, Gt Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club 01603 720957 email: richardbetts@btinternet.com

County Captain Kevin Wenn - Costesey Park Golf Club kevinwebb160575@gmail.com 2nd Team Captain Richard Wilson - Dereham Golf Club prorichard@aol.com

Seniors Captain Terry Norman, Great Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club, terrynorman45@hotmail.co.uk Seniors Administrator Malcolm Carr of Sheringham Golf Club malcolm.carr@tiscali.co.uk

Junior Secretary - Norman Blanch, 10, Hillside Crescent, Wicklewood, Norwich. NR18 9QD Tel: 01953 604394 normanblanch@btinternet.com Team Managers (Juniors): Andrew Cullington 01603 898311 ajcully@btinternet.com Nick Macartney - 07766 805314

U18 Manager - Gary Davis - 01603 610006 email: davis393609@aol.com

PGA Secretary - John Paling ‘Squirrels Reach’, Folgate Lane, Old Costessey, Norwich NR8 5EF Tel: 01603 741301 jandjpaling@uwclub.net Norfolk Schools - Margo Horsburgh 5 Bishops Croft, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 1BZ 01359 221281 dandmhorsburgh326@btinternet.com

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Girls Organiser - Carol Delf Gt Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club

The new, Norfolk County Golf Union Handicap League for 2015, has gone from strength to strength

The final match of the league series was between Royal Norwich and Sprowston Manor. What happened was an historic moment for two players. Playing the par three 9th at Royal Norwich, Sprowston Manor player Aaron Saddleton had a hole in one and not surprisingly there was much celebration! One would guess an expectation that the hole would be won, however, not phased by this, Royal Norwich player Mark Avis teed his ball and followed him in for his own hole in one. The odds of this happening are too much for contemplation. Nonetheless, congratulations to both on a remarkable achievement.

Initially the clubs were sorted into four mini-leagues (brackets) playing home and away with the leading points scorers of each going forward to a semi-final.

We have now reached the semi final stage and everyone has reported on just how enjoyable the whole experience was. In a variation to the earlier league matches the four semi-finalists will go into a draw to establish who plays who for a route to the final.The semi final and final will both be played on the same day at the same venue, this year Weston Park GC. The two semi-finals will be played over 18 holes with the winners of each going on to the final again over 18 holes in the afternoon. The four semi-finalists are: Thetford, Royal Norwich, King's Lynn and Costessey Park.

Eaton juniors Ruanaq Rai, Finlay Heywood and Matt Campbell, seen here at Frilford Heath, representing Norfolk in the England Golf Junior Champion Club Tournament. A 36 hole event held over two days.

Each county sends a qualifying team of three with two scores to count. Norfolk finished mid table. The young players were a credit to their County and their Club.

Roger Trower Armada Dish

The NCGU Centenary Competition, for the Roger Trower Armada Dish, was held at Mundesley GC. This is a team event for clubs.

Established in memory of Roger Trower, long time secretary of the County Union. Teams of four play in separate pairs with each pair returning their better-ball stableford points total.

The scores of both pairs are combined to provide a team score for the competition.

To say that it was a day of two halves, is a complete understatement. The morning starters enjoyed a force 5 wind, blowing northerly with intermittent rain showers and a temperature around 10 centigrade, excluding the wind chill. The afternoon starters were treated more favourably when the sun came out, the wind decreased to flat calm and the temperature rose to around 17 Centigrade, which reflected significantly in the scoring. Eventually Dunston Hall GC and Dereham GC came in with 80 points each,

with Dunston Hall winning on countback on the last 9 holes.

The Dunston Hall Team consisted of Andy Horne & Thomas Payne (41 Points) and Terry Radcliffe & Scott Sealey (39 Points).

All competing players were very complementary concerning the course and the set up, which only added to an enjoyable day. The competition was followed by a super post match meal with County Vice-President Graham Turner and Club Captain David Craske presenting the winners with their trophy and an individual memento of the day.

Great golf, great course, great day!

The 2015 Norfolk Open & Professional Championships was hosted by Royal Norwich Golf Club The Joint Professional Champion of 2014, Tom Clements of Eaton, was not in the mood to relinquish his title and he demonstrated how intent he was with an 8 under par opening round of 64. Not a blemish to be seen on his card just birdie after birdie. He followed this with a solid 1 under par 71 in the afternoon resulting in a 9 under par total of 135 and assuring him of the 2015 Norfolk Professional Championship and the Norfolk Open Championship.

Tom's smile matched the weather of the day - ear to ear sunshine.

Chasing all the way was last year's joint champion, Ian Ellis of Gt Yarmouth & Caister, and tour star Will Harold of Sheringham, but with both finishing on a total of 140 they had to settle on joint second spot. New professional Nic Cains came in fourth with an impressive total of level par 144, followed closely by Mike Jubb of Sheringham with a 145. Completing the podium line-up on joint 6th were two young golfers, new to the professional ranks, George Morris of Sprowston manor and Charlie Bright of Sheringham.

The leading Amateur was young England International Toby Briggs of Dunston Hall with a 4 under par 140 total, closely followed by aspiring super-star Jack Yule of Middleton Hall on a 2 under par 142. Thomas Nudd of Royal Norwich came 3rd on 146, with Charlie Rains of Ryston Park 4th on 147, and William Farley of Barnham Broom right on his heels with a 148.

Matthew Bacon of Costessey Park Golf Club for the second year in a row, won the Henry Craske Memorial Salver for the best low aggregate score, when combining the results of the Norfolk Amateur Championship with the Norfolk Open Championship.

Champion Tom Clements with Vice President Graham Turner

Henry Craske Memorial Salver winner Matthew Bacon with Vice President Graham Turner

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Barnard Trophy

Swaffham GC played host to the Barnard Trophy Final of 2015. The course was in great condition and a tribute to the work undertaken by the management and staff producing a great stage for golf.

It is often said that it's the "taking part" that counts, and this was truly a game where taking part was the winner. It does take two to make a final and this was indeed a final to remember with both teams giving of their all. Happy memories.

King's Lynn and Weston Park had fought hard and long throughout the year to get to the final and their golf on the day reflected their efforts. It was nip and tuck all day. The lead exchanged hands on many occasions during the match and the result was in

doubt right up until the last hole. Game 1 and 3 went the way of Weston Park with game 2 going to Kings Lynn, giving King's Lynn the smallest of an overall lead at that point of just 1 hole. The final game was all square going to the 18th. Weston Park needing a win to extend the match and King's Lynn needing a half to secure it, and the Trophy.

Tensions were high, but the steel of King's Lynn carried the day by taking the honours on the last, to give Kings Lynn a winning margin of 2 holes and securing the title of Barnard Trophy Winners 2015.

The match was played in the very best of good spirits, reflecting the friendship that comes out of such sporting rivalry. A great day was complimented by a super, post match meal, followed by the Vice President of the County presenting the Trophy and winners medals to the King's Lynn team and runners-up medals to the Weston Park team.

Barnard Trophy Winners 2015 - King's Lynn - Team Capt Blair Rule and team receiving the Trophy from the County Vice President Graham Turner

Runners-up 2015 - Weston Park – Team Capt Keith Bowyer and team picture with the County Vice President Graham Turner

Norfolk County Ladies Foursome Championship Winners Ann Fletcher & Tiff Mills of Ryston Park Golf Club

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A 36 hole competition played at Swaffham Golf club saw the Ryston pair playing off a 6 handicap (half combined) scoring 38pts on their first round and 33pts on the second round.

Ann & Tiff nearly had the Scratch Plate too, but were beaten on count back by Shelly Pleasance and Jane Shepherd.

From Left Ann Fletcher & Tiff Mills

The 2015 Seniors Championships

Sprowston Manor proved an excellent venue for the Seniors County Championships. The course was in fantastic condition attested to by some 82 players who set out on their quest to be crowned County Champion.

Tony Richards, Captain of Sheringham took the title of County Champion with an impressive gross 77 on a day, where low scoring was going to be a premium. Just pipping defending champion David Pattrick from Royal Cromer, who recorded a gross 78 taking second spot from Roger Finney of Eaton also on 78 on countback. The final podium places went to John Tavener of Weston Park finishing 4th on 79 and Robert Pateman of Swaffham, taking 5th with an 80.

Tony will go forward to Woodhall Spa to represent Norfolk in the England Golf Seniors Champion of Champions Tournament.

County President Doug Gilchrist with Roger Finney and County Vice President Graham Turner (rest of team not available)

The Handicap crown went to home player Patrick Hancock with a gross 80 and a nett of 68, the only sub-par round of the day, reflecting just how tough the conditions were.

County President Doug Gilchrist, Paul Kerry , Cliff Fellow home club Beck & Gabriel McAllister County Seniors Champion players Cliff Beck and Paul Kerry made up 2nd and 3rd, WHO SAYS LIGHTENING both on 72 with Cliff taking the 2nd position on DOESN’T STRIKE TWICE? Mark Avis countback.

Barry Wortley finished 4th (Royal with a nett 74 and Norwich) completing the top spots and Aaron was Steve Quick of Eaton Saddleton with a nett 75.

(Sprowston The Scratch Team Shield Manor Golf Club) with honours went to Eaton, their Above : County President Doug Gilchrist with returning a total of respective Patrick Hancock, Scratch Team Shield 246 for the three Below County President Doug Gilchrist with balls after players. The team Tony Richards, Seniors Handicap Champion both had consisted of Roger Finney (78) Richard holes in one Blakey (83) and Paul at the 9th in the same Pritty (85). game!

The Handicap Team Playing Shield was taken by Matchplay Sprowston Manor in the with a nett total of Norfolk Handicap League Aaron (playing 220. The team was with Andrew Glister) saw his shot stop and made up of players spin back into the hole and then Mark Paul Kerry (72 nett), (playing with Laurie Pryce) saw his shot go Cliff Beck (72 nett) over the bunker and roll straight in - for a and Gabriel half!

McAllister (76 nett).

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Norfolk Seniors

by Bernie Peet

Norfolk Seniors busy playing season continues with several matches to report on. The East Anglian Seniors League is going much better for Norfolk this year, with a win against Suffolk already in the bag.

The next match was against Cambridgeshire, at Weston Park, and after the morning foursomes Norfolk found themselves 3-2 down but the afternoon singles went brilliantly with only one defeat, so Norfolk won the match 10-5, their second league win of the season. There were maximum wins for Paul Whiting, Steve Greatrix and Tony Lount.

The next league match was against a very strong Northamptonshire side at Swaffham. This did not go well for Norfolk, despite finding themselves 3-2 ahead at lunch after the foursomes, the afternoon singles were very disappointing with only 2 wins and 1 half being recorded, so the match was lost 91/2 to 51/2.

Paul Whiting again won both his matches and Michael Horley and Alan Hewison were unbeaten on the day.

Next up was the Triangular match against Suffolk and Cambridgeshire at Eaton. Norfolk played much better in this match and every player contributed to a fine win, the final scores being Norfolk 441/2, Suffolk 35 and Cambridgeshire 101/2. In the singles Alan Hewison, Paul Pritty, Trevor Cave, Richard Blakey, Barry Clarke and Bernie Vaughan all achieved maximum wins.

The annual match against Norfolk Past Captains was next, played at Middleton Hall. The format for this match was 4ball better ball using Myhill scoring. Despite having to give a very generous number of shots, Norfolk Seniors recorded their first win in this fixture for many years with a 12 hole victory. There were good wins for Malcolm Carr/Alan Hewison – 5 up and Doug Gilchrist/Paul Ellis – 6 up. This is a match that everyone looks forward to and is always good fun to play in.

We would like to say a big thank you to all the clubs for hosting these events and making everyone welcome, it is much appreciated by all the players.

Travelling was required for the next two fixtures, the South East Group foursomes and singles. The six man team singles was held at Thorpeness, but sadly captain Terry Norman received 3 call offs and the team could only finish 9th, many thanks to the players that stepped in at late notice. The foursomes this year was held at Aspley Guise in Bedfordshire and Norfolk only just failed to qualify, finishing second to the hosts, Bedfordshire, the result only being confirmed when the last hole was completed.

Finally congratulations to captain Terry Norman who was selected for the UK SGA Masters in Odense, Denmark. This is a six man team for players over 70 and 20 countries competed. The UK team won this

MUNDESLEY GC AM-AM

Seniors Invitation Day at Middleton Hall Golf Club is always popular with members and their guests. This year, 52 players took part for the many prizes on offer. Nearest the Pin in two shots on the tricky 7th hole was won by Lilian Mummery. Nearest the pin in one on the 11th was won by Nigel Hawkins and on the 15th by Brian Shales. The best front nine was won by Phil Rumball and John Scales with 23 points and the prize on the back nine went to Jim Hudson and John Hewitt with 24 points.

The competition for the main prizes was fierce, with two teams leading the way on 48 points. Eleanor Kelly and Deborah O'Brien took first place on countback, narrowly edging Tony Reid and Ian McKenzie into second.

Third place went to Flora Horne and Roger Sloper with 47 points. The winners were presented with their prizes by Malcolm Doughty, Seniors Captain and are pictured (left to right) Flora Horne, Roger Sloper, Eleanor Kelly, Deborah O'Brien, Malcom Doughty, Tony Read, Ian McKenzie

Mundesley Golf Club held their annual team Am-Am event with 17 teams, many returning year after year, competed over 27 holes stopping after each 9 for refreshments and banter.

Many teams have built up their own individual competitions which all helps to make the day fun and is something for which the organisers strive.

They are grateful to the sponsors and all the participants for enabling them to raise £1141 for club funds.

The winners were Marks Marvels (M. Smith, T. Smith, B. Bensley, C. Cutting) with 159 pts. NTP's were won by P. Craske, P. Ellis, D. Crosby and D. Stuart.

“A WORD”

from your Norfolk Golf County Development Officer

Let’s all work together to stop the ‘leaky bucket’ Often when we talk about increasing membership, the tendency is that the conversation focuses solely on recruitment initiatives. Whilst recruitment is vital to keep bringing in new people to our game, increase accessibility and grow participation, retention of existing members already in our clubs is also very important and this has never been more challenging for clubs than it is now.

According to the England Golf Club Questionnaire results from 2014, on average, golf clubs in Norfolk recruit 88 new members in a two year period which positively is above the national average of 77.

However, on average our clubs also lose 71 members in the same period. So how can we stop the ‘leaky bucket’?

could help highlight the Unique Selling Point (USP) of that particular club. It is very useful to know a club’s USP as it then allows them to understand and recognise their place in the market and target their specific audience as effectively as possible.

Research suggests there are many reasons why members stay at a club, these include:

• Good facilities • Regular communication from the club • Appropriate price • Varied social events • Benefits discounts There are many reasons why golfers might move out of • General ethos/welcome • Reciprocal arrangements membership, some of which may simply be • Regular, varied competitions unavoidable but it’s important that golf clubs try to • Friendly, professional staff understand any obvious trends so they can act • Flexible memberships to suit all lifestyles accordingly and promptly to address them.

• Appropriate coaching opportunities (including Conducting an exit survey is a good way to find out as a group) why someone has left membership of a club and try to How does your club match up to these areas? Is your gain some honest feedback. Whilst this is useful and certainly good practice, it could however be argued it is club promoting the benefit of membership as well as it could do to existing and potential members? too late at this stage as they have already made the decision to leave and more needs to be done before It’s also worth remembering that happy, satisfied this. members will promote their club to many others and are In order to retain members effectively, it is imperative clubs understand what their customers want. Regular membership surveys are a great way for clubs to start to look at what they do well and what could be improved and understand general satisfaction levels of the membership with various aspects of the club. I recommend doing this at least once a year and then using the information to inform future plans based on facts rather than any anecdotal evidence.

As a member with a vested interest in a club I’m sure we all want to feel valued and would like the chance to voice our opinions and be consulted with regularly. If this is done anonymously then clubs can gain some really honest, valuable feedback to consider. As with any business, it is vital to try and fully understand your customer and their motivations if you are going to be able to truly provide the service they want and therefore retain them at your facility. Regular membership surveys can help clubs identify those demographics of member who might be ‘at risk’ of leaving. This will hopefully then lead to actions being implemented to address the issue before it is too late.

Membership surveys can also help clubs to understand why people join as a member in the first place and it

often the best marketing tool we have.

One last point, research also suggests that the majority of people that leave golf club membership do so within the first 18 months. Some of the reasons listed include; not becoming integrated and made to feel part of the club and not being made to feel welcome by existing members and having no one to play with. As golf club members, we also have a big part to play in this and should take some responsibility for ensuring to maintain that our clubs are friendly, welcoming and enjoyable places to be for everyone. Oh, and, if your club ask you to complete a membership survey, please do it openly and honestly but also in the right and proper way!

If your club would like more information or support on retention of members or any other area, please do get in contact and I’ll be only too happy to help.

Here’s hoping for a few more weeks of good golfing weather before the waterproofs and winter mittens have to come out and in true ‘Strictly’ fashion - Keep Golfing!

E-mail- k.woodrow@englandgolf.org Mob- 07736 880922 Twitter- @NorfolkCGP Website- www.norfolkgolfpartnership.org

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Richmond Park Golf Club was a lovely setting for the 2015 Norfolk County Golf Union Boys Championships

by Mike Devlin - Hon Secretary

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The course was in excellent condition and the weather behaved itself. After 36 holes of golf the players enjoyed a delicious meal, followed by prize presentations from County Junior Manager Norman Blanch and County Vice President Graham Turner.

The scores reflected how well the course played and a testament to the skill of these young players.

The new Junior County Champion for 2015 is Toby Lane of Dunston Hall, firing a fantastic 147 gross over Toby Lane of Dunston Hall being presented with the the two rounds. Toby will go forward to Woodhall Spa trophy by County Vice President Graham Turner Golf Club to represent Norfolk in the Junior Champion of Champions Tournament later in the year.

Finishing 2nd was Giles Evans of Barnham Broom returning a 149, with Will Farley also of Barnham Broom finishing 3rd, a shot behind on 150. Jack Staines completed the podium in 4th place with a score of 151.

In the Handicap division, Josh Emery of Royal Norwich emerged as the Handicap Champion with an impressive 11 under par nett score of 131 for the two rounds. Finishing 2nd was Ruanaq Rai of Eaton firing a 5 under par total of 137, with 3rd place going to Liam Kevern of Dereham also returning a 3 under par score of 139. I imagine the Handicap Secretary’s of their clubs might be having a word.

U16 Champion Warren Bates Under 16 Champion for 2015 is Warren Bates of Heacham Manor. Warren with rounds of 72 and 78 for a 150 total just pipped fellow competitor Jack Cullington of Bawburgh who shot 76 and 75 for a 151 result and finishing 2nd. In 3rd place was Finlay Heywood of Eaton with a 152 total.

The under 16 Handicap Championship went to James Collins of Weston Park with a terrific 7 under par total of 135, finishing 3 clear of second place Jack Gibson of Eaton who returned a creditable 4 under par 138. Kieran Myatt of Royal Norwich, finished 3rd on 139 still some 3 under par.

Team honours went to Bawburgh Golf Club for the Scratch Shield with a team of Jack Cullington, Jack Staines and James Rowswell returning a total of 465 gross.

Eaton Golf Club won the Handicap Team Shield with a team of Ruanaq Rai, Finlay Heywood and Matt Campbell with a total score of 430 nett. Their win also sees them go forward to Frilford Heath Golf Club in Oxfordshire to represent Norfolk in the England Golf Junior Champion Club Tournament.

Congratulations to the Bawburgh Junior Team who won the final of the 2015 KK Smith Trophy Runners Up - Dereham Winners - Bawburgh

(Bawburgh - L to R : James Bennett, Amy Taylor, Jack Cullington & James Rowswell ) (Dereham - L to R : Charlotte Chisholm, Masie Farrelly, Sam Naughnane & Liam Kevern)

by Mike Devlin Hon Secretary

Having already beaten Barnham Broom, Royal Cromer and King's Lynn in the previous rounds, the team of Amy Taylor, Jack Cullington, James Rowswell and James Bennett were up against the Dereham Junior Team of Same Naughnane, Liam Kevern, Charlotte Chisholm and Masie Farrelly in the final.

The match, held on the Hill Course at Barnham Broom, was an excellent advert for junior golf and both teams were well supported by family and club members.

Playing 18 holes singles match-play, Bawburgh eventually came out on top by 9 holes to lift the trophy for the second time in four years.

NCGU President Doug Gilchrist presented each of the players with a medal and it was a proud moment when Amy, Junior Captain for 2015, received the Trophy.

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Dereham Results Junior Open

30 junior golfers played for the Rivett Trophy in the 26th Dereham Junior Open. With competitors coming from all over Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire the field produced some amazing scores.

President Lance Seaman started all the juniors off the first tee and helpers were situated around the course to help look for wayward balls.

At the end of a warm summer afternoon, and following tea, the Rivett Trophy was presented by Club Captain Nigel Elmar to Girton Golf Club’s 13 year old Jack Thorpe who shot an amazing net 63 (79-16-63); the scratch prize went to Dereham’s Sam Naughnane with a gross 75 playing off 6. The day was very kindly sponsored by the Bosham-Emsworth Trust; The Captain, Ladies Captain, President & Ladies President sponsored nearest the pin and longest drive prizes.

Other results were 2nd net Lily Farrelly, Dereham, (98-3365) 3rd Oliver Underhill-Smith, Barnham Broom (86-19-67 ocb) 4th Tom Piper, Barnham Broom, (79-11-68). 2nd gross, Dereham’s junior captain Frazer Chettleburgh, 76, 3rd Alisha Margerum, Dereham, 78 ocb, 4th James Rowswell, Bawburgh, 78. Longest drive prizes went to Alisha Margerum and Tom Piper. Nearest the pin prizes went to Louise Kennedy (Feltwell) and Joe Crane (Dereham).

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Back row L-R: Junior organiser/Ladies captain Jane Bizley, Tom Piper, Joe Crane. James Rowswell, Captain & President Front row L-R: Oliver Underhill-Smith, Alisha Margerum, Frazer Chettleburgh, Sam Naughnane, Jack Thorpe, Louise Kennedy & Lily Farrelly

AM AM & Captain Pro Challenge

31 teams of four competed in Dereham’s annual Am Am. Players competed in what is one of the biggest events in the Club’s calendar.

There were many spot prizes to be won, including a booby prize for the teams who ended up in the most bunkers. The winning team, were Ladies President Elizabeth Bench, Ladies Captain Jane Bizley, Sheila Brightwell and Sarah Hales with a net score of 193, 20 under par. The runners up were Alastair Simpson, Chris Stearman, Ryan Thorogood and Gemma Hunt with 195.

Sheila Brightwell, Sarah Hales, Ladies Captain Jane Bizley & Ladies president Elizabeth Bench

Before the team prizes, the raffle was drawn and a selection of vouchers for four-balls around and outside the county were auctioned off, raising a total of £1000.

Earlier the Ladies Captain had organised a Captain/Pro challenge afternoon in which 13 pairs of ladies challenged Ladies Captain Jane Bizley, and club professional Andrew Agnoli, to a 4 ball better ball Stableford over 18 holes. Jane & Andrew scored an unbeatable 58 points with those closest being Elizabeth Bench and Cindy Tufts on 51 points beating Ali Atterwell and Kay Bates on countback; Maggie Wingate and Dot Frewin came third with 47 points. All received money to spend in the pro shop.

Ladies Captains Day Report

It was a beautiful day for Jane Bizley’s pink & white themed Ladies Captain’s Day. She broke with tradition and invited ladies to play in a team waltz Stableford. 46 players took up the challenge with teams being drawn by handicap; all teams had a low handicap player, a high handicap player and two midrange.

All teams were started off by Jane’s son, Todd Baker, and photographed with the Ladies Captain by Todd’s fiancée, Carmel Greene.

Julie Bray, Mitzi Barnes, Heather Fisher, Maria Fox and Jane Bizley

continued as players and guests enjoyed pink fizz drinks and a two-course meal. The ladies, girls and male guests all looked splendid in their pink and white attire for the evening as well.

After a short speech, Jane presented her prizes.

There were spot prizes for Marilyn Newman nearest the line, Cindy Tufts nearest the pin on 3rd, Jane Dunsire nearest the pin on 12th & Alisha Margerum for the longest drive on 16th, all of whom received personalised golf tee bags.

The winners of the team waltz were Julie Bray, Maria Fox, Mitzi Barnes and Heather Fisher with 96 points.

Runners up were Helen Burrage, Beth Buckingham, Dot Frewin and Victoria Osborne with 93 points. The winners and runners up received plants and vouchers to spend in the pro’ shop.

In the early evening the pink and white theme

MIDDLETON HALL

100 players from 21 different clubs across the East and Midlands took part in the 2015 Seniors Open at Middleton Hall Golf Club.

There were several prizes for nearest the pin, but the main competition was a pairs better ball Stableford.

The prizes were presented by Mike Johnson, Proprietor and Malcolm Doughty, Seniors Captain.

The prize for the highest scoring Visitors went to Martin Twigg and Tony Cook, from Manor of Groves with an excellent 45 points. The top prize for members, also with 45 points, was won by Tony Read and Ray Brown.

Helen does the double

The Ladies Club Championship, a 36 hole competition, is a test of both skill and stamina. Helen Bensley won both the Championship, with a gross score of 177 and the Handicap prize with a net score of 143.

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DOUBLE DEB DELIGHT AT CALDECOTT HALL Caldecott Hall's Lady Captains Cup took place in almost perfect golfing conditions and amongst the field competing for this trophy were the two Debbies, Debbie Matthewson and Debbie Jary. Out in the first group, Debbie Jary was leader in the clubhouse after her course record equalling round of three over par, netting her 41 points. However, as more scores came in she knew it was going to be a close run thing. She held on to her lead until the very last group, when Debbie Matthewson handed in her card. Playing off a handicap of 21, no one had told Debbie M that she wasn't supposed to shoot 6 pars in her round, which netted her the same 41 points, beating Debbie J on countback. Also to be won that day were two nearest the pin prizes and guess who won those?

Debbie M on the 4th and Debbie J on the 17th making a true double Deb delight!

GOLFERS 6 CLUB REUNION

72 Senior players from Caister & Yarmouth, Bungay, Diss, Gorleston, Rookery Park & Southwold Golf Clubs competed in the annual 6 Club reunion at Caister & Yarmouth Golf Club.

Playing in pairs, the eventual winners were Steve Wells from Diss playing with Alan Spinks of Caister. Pictured (left to right) are Alan Spinks, David Arrand (scorer), Steve Wells & Joe Neep (Senior Organiser).

100 hole success for charity at Searles Golf Club Led by Searles Golf Men’s Captain Rob Hills, Paul Searle (Director), Ray Stocker (PGA Professional) and Trevor Dennis (Head greenkeeper) successfully completed playing 100 holes of golf in one day all in aid of the Dementia Care Ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, this year’s chosen Captains Charity.

Commencing at 7.30am in the morning and playing foursomes format, the four intrepid golfers started out in good conditions for the challenge. Storming round the Searles 9 hole course and taking about 45 minutes per 9 holes, they made good progress throughout the morning having completed 7 rounds (or 63 holes) by the time they stopped for lunch. Unfortunately the weather had turned for the afternoon with heavy rain soaking them through but not dampening spirits.

By 6.15pm they had completed 11 rounds of the enjoyable 9 hole course and only needed to play the par 3 9th hole one more time to make up the 100 holes. With cheer from a crowd of friends and family, watching from the covered decking area of the Fountain Sports Bar, the four golfers sunk their final putts and posed for pictures with big smiles despite the heavy rain.

As a means of gaining more revenue for the charity, supporters of the event were able to guess how many shots the golfing teams would take. The final number of shots taken was revealed later in the evening in front of a packed Fountain Sports Bar with Rob and Ray playing 412 and Paul and Trevor playing 439, both impressive scores with a par for the 100 holes of 377. In a fun competition between themselves a handicap difference of 27.8 had been calculated therefore with a difference 0.8 of a short, Paul and Trevor beat Rob and Ray. Through sponsorship, an impressive raffle with excellent prizes, and much bucket shaking, by Ladies Captain Margaret Kent and Teresa Hills a total of £2500 was raised. Esme Corner member of Searles Golf Club and Governor of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, announced that the “New West Newton Ward specifically for Dementia care had just been completed and the money raised from this event will go directly to continuing to improve the facility for the benefit of the patients.”

Fakenham Golf Club held it’s annual President’s week and President’s day competitions.

President Betrand Reynolds had 60 entrants play in the mid week stableford. A nine hole shotgun fun competition filled the course after which a Thai food supper was served to the players. Presidents Day was a better ball pairs stableford, which again attracted a full house, and all players enjoyed fine weather and the excellent course.

To celebrate the successful completion of the 100 holes, a celebration party had been organised, with a tasty BBQ put on by the catering team and superb entertainment provided by local band ‘The Decomposers’ who’s lead singer Ian White is a member of Searles Golf Club.

Searles Golf Club Captain Rob Hills stated: “As Men's Golf Club Captain I always knew that I wanted to do something that had never been done at Searles Leisure Resort. I decided to commit to completing 100 holes of golf for the Dementia Care Ward at the Queens Elizabeth Hospital. Luckily for me, the three others offered to take part in my charity idea and am blown away by the amount raised, I would like to personally thank everyone who helped me make this event such a great success.”

Rob Hills, Paul Searle, Ray Stocker, Trevor Dennis

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NORFOLK SCHOOLS GOLF ASSOCIATION (Affiliated to the English Schools Golf Association)

By Hon Secretary - Margo Horsburgh, 5 Bishops Croft, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1BZ (Tel: 01359 221281) Email: dandmhorsburgh326@btinternet.com

ANOTHER GOOD RESULT FOR NORFOLK

At the English Schools’ Golf Association U16 National Championships at Kirby Muxloe Golf Club in Leicestershire, Amelia Williamson from Norwich High School for Girls and Royal Cromer Golf Club completed a winning triple in schools’ golf by capturing the girls’ title. Amelia (right) was already the Girls’ National Champion and the Girls’ South East Regional Champion for 2015.

She was up against strong opposition from Emily Price of Shropshire, Hannah Screen of Hertfordshire (last year’s winner) and Emily May Humphreys of Essex.

After the morning round Amelia was one off the pace after Emily Price scored a 74 but in the afternoon she had a round of 71 which gave her a total of 75+71=146 with Emily scoring 74+75=149. Last year’s champion Hannah Screen had scores of 79+71=150 with Adrian Mylrea of Hampshire taking second place with 75+72=147.

Amy Taylor of Wymondham College and Bawburgh Golf Club finished in a credible 7th place with scores of 76+78=154. Abigail O’Riordan of Wayland Academy and Thetford Golf Club finished in the middle of the field.

Amelia’s next schools’ event was the international against Wales at Sherwood Forest Golf Club and both Amelia and Amy will be heading north of the border to play against Scotland in September. Amelia will captain the England Girls in both matches.

At the International against Wales at Sherwood Forest Golf Amelia played her part in England winning by 91/2 to 81/2 in a thrilling match when England were 5-1 down after the morning foursomes. England won the afternoon singles 81/2 to 31/2 with Amelia winning 2&1 in her match.

NORFOLK PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman: Mike Jubb; Norfolk PGA Representative: Michael Few; Captain: Ryan Pudney; Vice Captain: Neil Lythgoe; Committee: Alan Hemsley, Lee Patterson

2015 Open & Professional Championships This years Open Championship was hosted in glorious weather by Royal Norwich, for the very last time ahead of their movement to Weston Park GC.

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One of last year’s joint winners, Tom Clements (Eaton Golf Club) made a strong start in the morning shooting a 8 under par 64, which would have been a record, but due to heavy over night rain the competition had to be played under preferred rules.

Tom did not drop one shot in the morning and his win was secured by another sub par round of 71 in the afternoon to give him a 9 under total of 135. In second position was Ian Ellis on 140 and for the PGA Norfolk representative’s third place went to new trainee Nic Cains from Swaffham, followed by county chairman Mike Jubb (Sheringham) who just pipped his young trainee, Charlie Bright, by one shot.

Following the competition the new Order of Merit still shows Ian Ellis heading the leader board.

P.G.A. Norfolk Order of Merit 2015 After 7 Events

Professional

Golf Club

Tom Clements

Eaton

36

Eaton

22

Ian Ellis

Mark Spooner Mark Allen Will Cross

Lee Patterson

Great Yarmouth & Caister Bawburgh Thetford

Royal Cromer

Points 49

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14

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