Lady Captains Report – October 2015

My report is short this month as it is only 3 weeks since the last time I wrote….

Autumn has now arrived and we are at the end of the golfing season.  It has been a most enjoyable one and the time has just flown and we have had great support at events and competition throughout.

The day after my last report we held our annual Autumn meeting which was well supported and although we had a day of mixed weather it was nice to have a get together as a section once again. Our winner of the autumn meeting was Gill Harman and she was thrilled to be taking the trophy home so congratulations to her and the other winners on the day. We held a bottle and ball sweep and had a nearest the pin which contributed to monies raised to the lady captains charity for 2015 – thank you!

The Merlin's match was held on 22^nd September. We had missed a year but the usual banter was a theme of the day.  We wanted to win but unfortunately the chosen format on the day seemed to be set up in favour of our male opponents.  A full report was posted on the blog. I know next year’s format is already under discussion.  These interclub fixtures are certainly successful and I have enjoyed taking part in all of them.

Our final trophy competition of the year was held on Sunday 4^th October. Beating the Spitfire course that never makes a mistake was our challenge. Congratulations to the winner Lydia Doherty who ended up all square and the runners up.  An update will be on the blog shortly. 

Ladies it is now time to be proud…., of how we react to either supporting each other; or events across the club and even celebrating success. In the last month there have been three different instances being demonstrated which I share to highlight the spirit across our section:  

I would like to recognise that our ladies support across club charity events and took part in Steve Macintosh Charity Day & Goffs Charity Day during September. It is great to see our ladies support these events and I know the organisers are grateful for the time and the money donated for worthy causes.

To say that we pull together in moments of need.  One of our ladies is unable to drive at the moment due to ongoing medical tests and some of our ladies have ensured that lifts are arranged and support is extended. I know the individual is very grateful and taken aback but I am not surprised in the least as it is great to know that we are there for each other.

And finally to end on a real high - To say the section is proud, is an understatement,  of our Tappin Trophy Team for 2015. Our ladies quietly got on with the job of knocking out opponents and headed to the final on 1^st October. I received some text updates during the day and when the final one came through from Julie Harris at 4pm to say we won it was great news for the team and our section. Supporters helped by being there and the team I know are still celebrating.  Pictures and the Trophy will be displayed at the club shortly. 

So as ever I finish with wishing you all continued good golf enjoying the few events left in our calendar for the year - swing slow ladies.

Regards g