Lady Captains Report October 2014.    

Well as I said in the last report September was to be another busy month and it proved the case. OK so we kicked off with the annual Joe’s v Raiders charity day and it was to be bigger and better. We decided earlier on in the year to have one event and make it large. Which is what we did? Joe and Julie organised the event and everyone that took part really enjoyed the occasion. The ladies team put in a sterling effort and drew overall on the day 7 and a ½ games each. A very fitting result. And a staggering amount of £2,274.42 was raised. My enormous thanks go to Julie and Joe Harris for their continued support of these charity events, and too everyone that supported us on the day or donated in their absence.

Next came the Autumn meeting kindly sponsored by our President Vicky Richardson, who was able to watch all the groups come up the 18^th on the Hurricane.  The results on the day altered due to a card disqualification and the winner with a staggering 44 pts was Carol Eldridge, 2^nd Lydia Doherty 39pts, 3^rd Debbie Conder on count back from Rena Jones with 37pts. With best front nine going to Jenny Aldridge and back nine Stella Pitt. We all enjoyed a Chilli Jacket potato lunch and had one round of Heads or Tails which raised another £32 pounds for my charity. Some of the Ladies also got fined for their misdemeanours. 

The second of the Ladles v vets matched took place and my thanks go to Rena Jones for Captaining in my absence. Overall result was another win to the Ladies

The annual Committee cup was played and 8 members of the committee turned out to play. Great fun was had by all. Judith was going for the double but unfortunately had to settle for nearest the pin. Julie was champ on the day.

On the same day we fielded a team to play in a mixed at Westerham and Rena lead out the Ladies. Again the result went West Mallings way. Well done to all who participated.

The mixed for September was again well supported even though it clashed with the Ryder Cup. Many of the teams decided to play early and the best seats were bagged around the telly. I’m happy to say the result went the Europeans way. For full report please see the blog. Also 3 people played exceptionally well and all agreed to put their cards in for handicap cuts. Well done to Sara, Mark and Pete.

Yesterday Sunday the 5^th the Bradley Cooke team travelled to Ashford for the final of the plate competition. Everyone had played there courtesy matches and done their homework in readiness for the challenge. And what a challenge it turned out to be. Chart Hills had really brought out the big guns or should I say the Kent County schoolgirls. What great young golfers they are and what amazing golf was played. Despite there highest handicapper being lower than our lowest we battle bravely. Unfortunately we lost the first 3 matches so the referee called us in even though the last two games were still live. It was great to be a part of the final day and we even got to see the Bradley cook trophy for the first time. A big well done to Helen Venus for captaining the team this year and getting us the furthest we have ever been before, also all the team, and not forgetting our caddies that gave up there day to support us. Heres to next year. Come on team West Malling.

Just a reminder about the upcoming Quiz on the 17^th October. The format will be the same as before. Please get your tables of six ready and tickets bought. There will be a raffle so all donations again gratefully received.

Good Luck with your golf in October.

Best Wishes Jane.

Lady Captain 2014.

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