hi everyone- some of us played in the Ladies open last week and the lady caption is very low on numbers for her forthcoming charity day . i hope we can support her with a few teams…….hence this post on the blog.

Bearsted Golf ClubLadies’ Captain Charity Day Tuesday 23rd September 2014
SupportingThe Douglas Bader Foundation
18 Hole Team Stableford - Teams of 4 Ladies, Men or Mixed
Best 2 scores to count on Par 3s, 3 on Par 4s and 4 on Par 5s (Please record all 4 Gross scores)
Full Handicap Allowance
Ladies limit 36, Men 28 (Competition/Active)


Shotgun Start 10.30
Entry Fee £120 per Team
(Includes Tea/Coffee & Sausage Bap on arrival, Hot & Cold Buffet and Prizes)
Please Note: All eligible entries will be accepted on a ‘first come’ basis and your cheque presented upon receipt . Please do not post-date cheques.
If unsuccessful and not held on the Reserve List, your entry fee will be returned. The Start Sheet and a copy of the Club’s Dress Code will be sent out late August
and posted on our website at:
www.bearstedgolfclub.co.uk
Please complete and return the Entry Form below, together with a stamped addressed envelope and cheque payable to Bearsted Golf Club Ladies Section to:
Mrs. E M Cracklen, Bearsted Golf Club Ware Street, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4PQ
Closing Date for Entries 26th August 2014
To contact the organiser, please call our Secretary on 01622 738198 or email: office@bearstedgolfclub.co.uk

Pegasus Golf Society v. WMGC Ladies Section – Saturday 2nd August 2014

9.00 for 9.30 Will have to Queue.

Individual Match Groups

Group Pegasus Society WMGC Ladies

1 Gerry Miller (14) & Peter Burbridge (12) v Rena Jones (18) & Helen Venis (14)

2 Bob Appleby (16) + Goff Norrington (17) v Jane Woodward (13) & Georgina Venus (18)

3 Matt Hall (7) + Clive Milligate (11) v Carol Eldridge (24) & Debbie Conder (13)

4 Chris Nicholson (17) & Bill Pegram (21) v Lesley Shott (25) & Carrie Beech (19)

5 Eric Payne (17) & Wally Hardy (19) v Julie Harris (18) & Gill Newson (23)

6 Wally Poliak (17) & Mike Crouch (20) v Sue Stickland (11) & Sara Burbridge (19)

7 Les Underdown (16) & Andy Ogden (19) v Molly Ball (29) & Sadie Milligate (25)

8 John O’Callaghan (24) + Keith Sneath (13) v Debbie Satchell (36) & Shirley Miller (21)

9 Derek Mansfield (15) & Mark Miller (21) v Margaret Barnard (30) & Eileen Tuson (24)

10 Vaughan Woodfall (26) + James Pye (19) v Viv Allen (20) & Judith Parkhurst (20)

Competition Format

Stableford Matchplay – best stableford score wins the hole

Men play off their card, ladies play off their card.

MIxed Tunisian Draw

DATE:                SUNDAY 10^th August 2014

ENTRY:             £6.00 PER PAIR

COURSE:          SPITFIRE

FORMAT:         GREENSOME STABLEFORD TUNISIAN

HANDICAP:     GREENSOME CHART (lowest*0.6 + highest *0.4)

                                           Draw:

09.20   Jane Woodward & Roger Woodhams    Jenny Junor & Paul Junor

09.29   Gill Newson & Ken Newson                     Debbie Conder & Kevin Conder

  

09.38   Georgina Venus & Lee Venus                Lydia Doherty & Eric Doherty

09.47   Sadie Millgate & Clive Millgate             Debbie Satchell & Rob Satchell

09.56   Rena Jones & Steve Deacon                     Carrie Beech & Laurie Beech

  

10.05  Hazel Reucroft & Steve Reucroft             Helen Venis & Trevor Venis

10.14  Lisa Kiddie & Colin Kiddie                       Julie Harris & Joe Harris

10.23  Sue  Stickland & Malcolm Roberts          Donna Chuter & Martin Chuter

10.32  Lynne Skelton & Pete Skelton                  Carole Eldridge & Bob Appleby

10.41  Gill Harman & Roger Harman                   Judith Parkhurst & John Suttling

10.50  Elaine Katter & Norman Kane                    Sara Burbridge & Peter Burbridge

10.59  Yvonne Gormley & Robert Gormley          Shirley Miller & Dean                

Reserves = Sally Payne and Sue Gofton . 2 Men needed.

Competition Organiser  Gill Newson 07891 959590 or Julie Harris 07970 800174

Latest Friendly Report

Away to Canterbury  - team victorious away ! 
After a 4 nil defeat on our home turf in 2013 the team were victorious when we visited Canterbury on 12 July. 
We won 3 / 1 so well done to everyone who played. 
The lady captain and her ladies extended a great welcome and we enjoyed a very warm day after braving the county show traffic and a round trip in excess of 70 miles for some of us.  A course very much worth a visit was very kind to us and it is certainly a good test.  
Our invite for next year has been accepted so i am sure they will gunning for us. 

Home to Redlibbets - a great new friendly fixture 
As the heatwave continued we welcomed the Redlibbets ladies to West Malling on 24 July.  
As a new fixture and one enjoyed by all.  One quote 'the redlibbets ladies were really great fun'.  That said, we didn't let the ladies get the better of us and we had a 4 nil win which is the best overall fixture result to date. 
Judith was due to be team captain but due to illness passed the baton to Sue Stickland who stepped in at the last minute and even got Joyce P to play as we had no reserves.  Big thanks to the team but especially Sue and Joyce. We are also glad that Judith made a speedy recovery. 

Final 2014  fixtures
Our final friendlies of the year  are organised. 
Home match to Kings Hill on 21st Aug  and Home match to St Augustines on 6 September (we are short of one player for this fixture so please let me know if you play) 
Team sheets were posted on the blog in July and there is a copy on the noticeboard. . 

Results round up for the season so far ...more wins than losses. Well done ladies!! . 

	Friendly Fixture	Team captain	Result
1	Tudor Park @ Tudor Park	Sue Stickland	Team won 3 & 1
2	Nizels @ Nizels	Georgina Venus	Team lost 2½ & 1½
3	Weald of Kent @WM  Hurricane	Shirley Miller	Team won 3½ & ½
4	Woodlands @ Woodlands	Sue Gofton	Team won 3 & 1
5	Chestfield @ WM Hurrican	Julie Harris	Team won 2½&1½
6	Canterbury @ Canterbury	Georgina Venus	Team won 3 & 1
7	Redlibbets @ WM Spitfire	Judith Parkhurst	Team won 4 nil
8	Kings Hill @ WM Hurricane	Rena Jones	Match fixed 21/8   Team drawn and posted on blog / changing room
9	St Augustines @ WM Spitfire	Georgina Venus	Match fixed 6/9   Team drawn and posted on blog / changing room

Finally, just to say support for the friendlies this year has been amazing so I never get bored saying t'hanks' to everyone who has taken part or has been a team captain. 
It really is only by having everyone behind these things that we can enjoy days showing off West Malling and enjoying some good courses/ value days out elsewhere.  Added to that matchplay and practising this format makes for our other teams  being stronger. and match ready! So thank you. 

Georgina   

Ladies Championship & Handicap Cup

Sunday 27th July            Hurricane Course

Tee Times

8:57   P. West & Y. Gormley
9:06   E. Katter, L. Kiddie & G. Newson
9:15   J. Johnson, R. Jones & S. Miller
9:24   G. Wilson, H. Cornwell & E. Tuson
9:33   M. Ball, J. Parkhurst & K. Wellman
9:42   J. Junor, J. Gambling & C. Harrison
9:51   G. Venus, P. Donovan & S. Gofton
10:00   S. Millgate, S. Burbridge & J. Harris
10:09   S. Taylor, H. Venus & D. Chuter
10:18   J. Woodward, L. Doherty & S. Stickland

Contact: Judith 01634 353223 or 07939 240391

Sweepstake results - The Open 2014

Thank you for supporting The Open 2014 sweepstake.

Lucky winners :
1st Malcom Roberts who drew  Rory Mcillroy
Joint second as there is no third and we divided the winnings -  John Harrison who drew Sergio Garcia and Gill Newson who drew Ricky Fowler

The top amateur prize went to Steve Wright who drew Ashley Chesters.

Thanks to everyone else who took part. We raised £65 for the lady captains charity. Your support and generosity is appreciated.

Friendly Match West Malling v St Augustines (Home)

Saturday 6^th September 2014

 

The team is as follows:

Georgina Venus & Debbie Conder

Carol Eldridge & Sally Payne

Gina Wilson & Molly Ball

Shirley Miller & Eileen Tuson  

Reserves : Please sign up if you can cover in case the need arises. 

 

On the day:

Meet 11 45am         First Tee time 12.30  on the Spitfire

Food has been arranged @ £6.50 per person.   Sandwiches & Cake, Tea/Coffee which will be served before the match.

No change of clothes required unless weather is wet.

Any problems please call Georgina Venus 07801 261876

West Malling Ladies Open 2014

19 August 2014

Help on the day - Can you help us?

We have ladies from all over Kent and beyond joining our open and would like them to have a very special day at our club.  We need help ball spotting/ selling raffle tickets and generally providing a friendly face with directions etc.

Please sign up on the notice board in the the changing room if you can help out on the day. ( I will put the notice up on Saturday.)  If you are limited to specific times then outline when you are free and we will ensure we utilise the time you do have. 

Thanks in advance.

Georgina 07801261976 

georginanellins@aol.com

Ladies Championship & Handicap Cup

Saturday 26th July            Spitfire Course

Order of Play
This is a seeded draw from handicaps between 0 to 21 and 22 to 36.

9:02      L. Doherty, C. Harrison & S. Burbridge
9:11      D. Chuter, S. Stickland & P. Donovan
9:20      J. Harris, R. Jones & K. Wellman
9:29      S. Taylor, J. Parkhurst & G. Venus
9:38      H. Venis, S. Miller & J. Gambling
9: 47     Y. Gormley, J. Johnson & G. Newson
9: 56     G. Wilson, E. Katter & J. Junor
10:05    S. Gofton, S. Millgate & H. Cornwell
10:14    L. Kiddie, M. Ball & P. West & E. Tuson

To be arranged J. Woodward & D. Conder (Saturday only)

Any more ladies wishing to enter please contact Judith Parkhurst.
01634 353223 or 07939 240391

Sunday 27th July          Hurricane Course

Order of Play
The order of play will be announced as soon as possible after play on the Saturday.
Times will be available on the blog, from the office and Judith on 01634 353223 or 07939 240391.

Tee Times will be between 8:57 and 10:36.

Mixed Flag Report

Sunday 13^th July saw the Mixed Flag Foursomes competition. Although a really tricky format everyone entered into the spirit of this fun competition.

The weather mostly behaved and 20 couples took part.

The winners were Lydia and Eric Doherty who were 5 foot from the pin on the 19th green.

2^nd  Georgina and Lee Venus who also made the 19^th.

3^rd   Jane Woodward and Roger Woodhams who were in the hole on the 18^th.

Thank you to everyone who entered and the next competition is the Tunisan Greensomes Stableford and the list is up ready for you all to sign.

Thanks

Gill

The Addington Ladies Open 2014

West Malling ladies got second place in the Addington Ladies Open on Tuesday 15th July.

The team comprising our Lady Captain Jane, Rena Jones, Julie Harris & Sue Stickland notched up 91 points which was a fabulous performance as only 2 scores counted on all holes on a very challenging course.

They were quick to show off their prizes..........

Well done ladies.

Lady Captains Report July 2014.    

Well another month has passed and again I can’t believe how quickly time is passing. Another month of full on golf. The calendar really is full. Last month consisted off a mixed comp, two friendlies, club captains day, two trophy competitions, pro-am, the new past captains trophy comp and culminating with the club masters weekend. As well as Bradley cook our section knockout comps and the usual medals and stableford. Also at this time of year  I know away days also are being entered. Looking at the calendar July is going to be just as busy. A BIG thanks as ever to everyone who makes these events so successful and too my Vice Georgina for stepping in and covering whilst allowing me to play in the Bradley cook matches. Even I can’t be in two places at once.

Club captain’s day was a great success and over £500 pounds was raised for my charity. I think the hog roast was appreciated and the shot gun start which allowed us all to relax and enjoy the afternoon. Mid-week trophy comp was again kindly sponsored by Joyce Ellis, and next year maybe we can encourage more ladies to take part. The Mid-Season pairs competition formally the Barbara  Wilson trophy was played in brilliant sunshine and great fun was had by all.  Thanks to Pat West for sponsoring this. A new competition sponsored by yours truly was the “past Captains Challenge” with a twist. 14 past captains where able to attend and our longest serving captain was Eileen who was captain in 1983.This will be included as an annual event, but the twist will change. This year most of our ladies had caddies and everyone had a part to play. Next year it is hoped that all past captains will have a caddie. I was delighted that our club president Vicky was able to join us and present the prizes. Gill Harmen came first with 36pts and Eileen Tuson second with 35. Nearest the pin for out caddie’s was Carol Eldridge.

Lastly we come to the masters, always a nerve racking experience just trying to qualify for the second day. My thanks go to all the Ladies who gave it a go, again great support as ever from the ladies section and many congrats to all those that made it through to Sunday. Unfortunately the club didn’t provide a leader board and I’m still trying to get a results list. As soon as I do this will be posted on the blog and in the changing rooms.

As mentioned earlier July’s diary is as full as June’s. The ladies v Wednesday boys match has been cancelled for this Thursday but a new date will be set, so look out for the new sign-up sheet. Also sheets are up for the “Ladies v Pegasus” and Joe’s raiders charity day. I assure you this date is not to be missed FUN with a Capital F.

By now most of you will have heard that at long last the negotiations with the seekers trust has reached its conclusion and we will be getting the land back on the Hurricane course. Also planning permission has been granted for the moulds to be erected on the 1^st hole on the Spitfire. Lorry movements will commence very soon so please take care on the driveway. New directional signage has been ordered for both courses so please adhere to their instruction. Already in place is the temporary sign for the call up hole on the 9^th.

 Again please check the blog as more and more information is appearing on it.

Lastly I’m sorry to have to mention this but “Slow play” is becoming more of a problem and is all of our responsibility. If you find yourself in a group with someone that is slow tell them. They might not realise there is a problem. We need to be telling people to speed up in between play. It reflects badly on the section.

Good Luck with your golf in July.

 

Best Wishes Jane.

Lady Captain 2014.

Blog Details : www.wmladiessection.blogspot.co.uk

Ladies your captain needs your support.

 

Two new sign up sheets have gone up today. Please take a look at the notice board when your next at the club. 

 

 

Saturday 2nd August Ladies v Pegasus. Come on girls lets defend our title. There is a "Silver Plate" to be retained.

 

Sunday 14th September Ladies v Joe's Raiders everyone eligible to play. Shotgun start and carvery meal. Lots of FUN and games to follow in the afternoon.

Friendly Match West Malling v Kings Hill (home)

          Thursday 21 August 2014 - Team confirmation

The team and pairings as follows:
Rena Jones (team captain) & Anne Jenner
Julie Harris & Carol Eldridge
Gina Wilson  & Jenny Aldridge
Judith Parkhurst & Jeanette Johnson
Reserve:   Sadie Millgate   

On the day:
Meet 10 am         First Tee time 10.28 am on the Hurricane
Food has been arranged @ £6.50 per person.   Sandwiches & Cake, Tea/Coffee
Any problems please call Georgina Venus 07801 261876

Latest Friendlies Report

Away to Woodlands - the team climbed the Eiger
June saw an away fixture at Woodlands on 5th June. Sue Gofton captained the team who won 3&1. Well done!!
Thanks go to Sue and the rest of the ladies for their support and for enjoying a nice June day in the sunshine and for climbing the famous hole otherwise referred to as the Eiger. .

Home to Chestfield - Rain didn't stop play!
On June 18th we welcomed the Chestfield ladies to West Malling and played our match on the hurricane course.
Julie Harris reported a 2½&1½ win after captaining the team. There was a bit of rain which cooled the players down and one of our visitors managed to eagle the 10th.
Refreshments afterwards were complimented on and everyone reported that a great day was had by all.

July 2014 fixtures
Our July friendlies are organised. Away match to Canterbury on 12 July and Home match to Redlibbets on 24th July.
Team sheets were posted on the blog earlier in the year and there is a copy on the noticeboard. Good luck to the teams.

Results round up for the season so far ...more wins than losses. Well done ladies!! . 

	Friendly Fixture	Team captain	Result
1	Tudor Park @ Tudor Park	Sue Stickland	Team won 3 & 1
2	Nizels @ Nizels	Georgina Venus	Team lost 2½ & 1½
3	Weald of Kent @WM  Hurricane	Shirley Miller	Team won 3½ & ½
4	Woodlands @ Woodlands	Sue Gofton	Team won 3 & 1
5	Chestfield @ WM Hurrican	Julie Harris	Team won 2½&1½
6	Canterbury @ Canterbury	Georgina Venus	Match fixed 12/7    Team drawn  and posted in changing room/ blog
7	Redlibbets @ WM Spitfire	Judith Parkhurst	Match fixed 24/7   Team drawn  and posted on blog / changing room
8	Kings Hill @ WM Hurricane	tbc	Match fixed 21/8   Team being drawn
9	St Augustines @ WM Spitfire	tbc	Match fixed 6/9   Team being drawn

Friendly facts 2014

• We have so far had 6 different team captains. A special thank you goes to the ladies who have kindly stepped in to captain the friendly matches. it is very much appreciated.
• 21 ladies have so far either represented West Malling or are just about to during the 2014 season
• Our teams have played 360 holes so  far! 

MIXED FOURSOMES FLAG

Date:               Sunday 13 July 2014

Course:           Spitfire

Format:           Foursomes

Handicap:       ½ Combined

Entry:              £6.00 per pair

9:29              Ms J Woodward & Mr R Woodhams

                      Mrs L Doherty & Mr E Doherty

9:38              Mrs G Newson & Mr K Newson

                      Mrs D Satchell & Mr R Satchell

9:47              Mrs S Stickland & Mr R McLean                      

                      Mrs J Harris  & Mr J Harris

09.56            Mrs H Venis & Mr T Venis

                      Mrs C Harrison & Mr J Harrison

10:05           Mrs C Martin & Mr A Martin

                      Mrs G Wilson & Mr S McIntosh

10:14           Mrs R Jones & Mr S Deacon

                      Mrs G Harman & Mr R Harman

10:23           Mrs J Junor & Mr P Junor

                      Mrs G Venus & Mr L Venus

10:32           Mrs E Katter & Mr N Kane

                      Mrs H Reucroft & Mr S Reucroft

10:41           Mrs S Payne & Mr J Suttling

                      Mrs S Miller & Mr G Miller

10.50           Mrs J Johnson & Mr I Terry

Please avoid slow play and keep up with the group in front.

Competitions organiser – Gill Newson -07891959590 

Ladies v Wednesday Boys.

 

Unfortunately the match scheduled for Wednesday the 9th July has been cancelled. This clashed with a Ladies open at Rochester and Cobham and a large contingent from West Malling has entered. Our next committee meeting is Monday and we will arrange another date. Please watch the blog for more details. Many thanks to those ladies that signed up.