LOTTERY SATURDAY 28TH MAY 2016

No winners this week

TEXAS SCRAMBLE TOMORROW BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY

LADY NEEDED URGENTLY TO MAKE UP A FOUR BALL ALONGSIDE DEBBIE EVANS  - PLEASE CONTACT SUE GOFTON FOR MORE DETAILS ON 07803 050645

Nizels Friendly Result

Saturday 14th May and it's our friendly match against Nizels at Nizels. It was a cold morning and the coffee and bacon and sausage rolls certainly set us off.  The course was in lovely condition and the girls were great fun.

The result was a very fair one - we drew and of course we had to remind Nizels that we remain undefeated in 3 years. After our matches we all had cake and we look forward to welcoming Nizels to West Malling next year.

Thank you to all the team and well played all.

Gill

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Pink Buggy for Breast Cancer

Ladies a reminder that the Pink Buggy is available for hire on any day for the next week (from the office) and all proceeds will be in support of the Breast Cancer appeal.

Ladies Invitation Day

Ladies, the sign-up sheet for our Ladies Invitation Day on Tuesday 5th July, is now on the board in the ladies changing rooms.

For the time being there will be no limit on numbers as we need to gauge if this event will be well supported.  Please confirm your support for the day as soon as possible to ensure everyone who would like to participate can be accommodated.

Meet on the day from 8.15 am, first tee 8.52 am and the format will be 18 hole Pairs Betterball and 'Pink Lady' Team Competition - with prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd Pair and Pink Lady Team Prize.

The procedure is for you to invite and pay for your guest and the total cost for the day will be £35.

This will include the Guest Green Fee, High Tea for two with glass of Prosecco and Prizes, which we hope you will agree is a very reasonable price.

So come on ladies, here's an opportunity to return that previous invitation or invite another friend to enjoy the day.

Don't forget, please sign up as soon as possible.

                PING  COMPETITION


             The winners of the Ping Competition were -

             Carol Martin and Hazel Reucroft with 45 pts.
           
             Runners up were -

             Elaine Katter and Toni Twort with 39 pts

             Well done Ladies

           

       

LOTTERY SATURDAY 21ST MAY 2016

No winners this week

VIV ALLEN MEMORIAL TROPHY

VIV ALLEN MEMORIAL TROPHY

Saturday 4^th June

Course - Spitfire

Singles Stableford - Full Handicap

1st, 2nd, 3rd places

Front 9 - Back 9

Nearest The Pin (in 2) on the 11^{th
Entry is £3}

12.12 pm	L KIDDIE	P WEST	S STICKLAND
12.20 pm	J WOODWARD	M BARNARD	K WELLMAN
12.28 pm	E KATTER	J ALBACK	L SHOTT
12.36 pm	C MARTIN	S PAYNE	J PARKHURST
12.44 pm	L DOHERTY	S MILLGATE	T TWORT
12.52 pm	J JOHNSON	G VENUS	C ELDRIDGE
13.00 pm	D CHUTER	S GOFTON	J GAMBLING
13.08 pm	J HARRIS	G NEWSON	C HARRISON
13.16 pm	S TAYLOR	J BREWOOD	M BALL

Please wear your purple WM colours if possible otherwise pink

Organizers Carol E 07747685688 & Sue G 07803050645

Your County needs you ...

One more pair are sought for the Golfing All Sorts on Friday 17th June at Faversham Golf Club - weblink to the entry form below for your convenience.
It would be lovely to find another pair as currently it's an odd number.
http://www.kentladiesgolf.org.uk/competitions/individual-competitions/4-ball-better-ball/

Jill Gambling
Kent Rep.

Viv Allen Trophy

On Saturday 4th June we shall be playing the Viv Allen Trophy in memory of a lovely lady who was a cherished member of our Ladies Section.

We hope you will agree that it would be a fitting tribute for us to wear our West Malling tee shirts and jumpers on the day to celebrate the times we shared with her! But of course, only if you have them!

This is prior notice as the draw hasn't been made yet.  Once done it will be posted as usual.

Many thanks.

LOTTERY SATURDAY 14TH MAY 2016

We have a winner, congratulations Eunice Tasker.

The following ladies have no money on their account:-

Jean Alback
Jenny Aldridge
Margaret Barnard
Helen Dingle
Rosemary Hughes
Judy Kaye
Lesley Morris
Judith Parkhurst
Stella Pitt
Vicky Richardson
Eunice Tasker
Jane Woodward

Tappin Trophy

West Malling ladies began their defence of the Tappin Trophy today with a home match against West Kent. This years campaign started well with Caroline Harrison, Kim Wellman and Molly Ball winning 2-1. West Malling now go through to the next round which will be away to Hever Castle. Captain Carol Martin will let us know when a date has been agreed. 

Well done ladies, what a brilliant result.

KCLGA Academy - Masterclass Series

Open to all lady golfers in Kent, any handicap.

Tuition from our county coaches, working on vital aspects of your game.

Two hour sessions, 9 -11. £20 per session or all three for £50.

These sessions are being held at Etching-hill Golf Club (near M20 Folkestone exit).

To ensure everyone gets the most out of the coaching numbers are very limited.

DATES: 

June 7^th - Perfect your putting.

June 14^th - Master your chipping.

June 28^th - Pitch your way to lower scores.

To book your place for any or all sessions CTO@kentladiesgolf.org.uk

Jill Gambling - Kent Rep.

                  MIXED  FOURSOMES   FLAG   COMPETITION


        The next mixed competition is a Foursome Flag on Sunday the 6th June sign up sheet is
       
         on the mixed notice board in corridor .

     

LADY CAPTAIN’S REPORT MAY 2016

When I first started my report I was so happy that the weather had improved. I was sure summer had arrived last week and it was time to dig out the summer wardrobe. Alas, it’s only the calendar that has really started to heat up and is now in full swing. 

The ‘friendlies’ are well under way, as are the singles, ladies pairs and mixed pairs knockouts – good luck to all those taking part.

Last month we had two successful Afternoon Teas at Spadework. Thanks to Rena for drumming up support and collecting in the money and a big Thank You to our section for attending this event.  We had 21 of us on Saturday 16^th April and 25 of us on Tuesday the 19th. 

Spadework is very grateful for all that we are doing. The idea behind having the Afternoon Tea was for members to visit and see what there is to offer.  The nursery is full of bedding plants, the farm shop has great local produce including jams, chutneys and even Chapel Down wines and their hampers are fabulous gifts.  The food was excellent in the Café with homemade cakes and scones.   The hospitality by the staff was warm and friendly – so do pop in and take a look if you are passing!

This month we have the Quiz Night on Friday 13^th hosted by Jeanette and Bernie and we currently have 12 teams of 6 people signed up.  There is still time to get a team together; it doesn’t have to be made up of golfing friends or members. I love the double act with our hosts and it is always a very entertaining evening.

12th May brings our first summer 9 hole stableford competition.  This was specially requested by our Swinging 60’s section so that we can all have the chance to complete 9 holes in the summer months too.  Further dates in the calendar for the Thursday 9 hole Stablefords are: 23 June, 21 July, 25 August and 29 September

Active handicap - Please note that the new CONGU rules put into place in January states that to keep an active handicap players have to complete 54 holes in one year. Any combination accepted i.e. – 1 x 18 holes and 4 x 9 holes = 54 holes.

So ladies, if you wanted to play all six 9 hole competitions (front 9 of the Spitfire only) this is now accepted to keep your active handicap under CONGU ruling.

Entry to trophy competitions  – However, West Malling Ladies Section still require 6 cards for entry into any trophy competition and only 2 nine holes are accepted as part of the six.

If you require any additional information speak to our Handicap Secretary Jane Woodward.

The Inter-society competition sign-up is displayed – The ladies section is classed as one society – the sizes of the groups will determine the format for the winners.   So “Come on ladies”, let’s give the men a run for their money!!!!!

There is also still time to sign up for the Spadework Bank Holiday Mixed Team Texas Scramble. Due to the popular response this will be a tee time start – details to follow shortly.

Malcolm and I have had some takers for our ‘2 Captains Challenge’.  The first match is on Friday 13^th against Rob and Debbie Satchell.  If you fancy a competitive ‘fun’ round of golf the sign up sheet is on the Captain’s board in the main corridor. There is availability all through the summer months and we would love to play with as many members as possible.

Week commencing 23^rd May will see a Pink Buggy on the course!  This buggy will be available for one week only, and all hiring fees will go to Breast Cancer Research. What a great idea – book early to avoid disappointment.

Vice Captain Gill Newson…..  You are a star!! Thank you so much for negotiating with your boss at F&I Financial Services – such a generous donation of £250 to Spadework. I am extremely grateful and a very lucky Lady Captain.

Add this £250 donation together with £240 raised at the mixed away day at Boughton from competitors purchasing mulligans - makes a total amount of over £2,500 raised to date!

Lastly, on a personal note, Colin and I would like to thank you for all your well wishes, support and condolences at this sad time for our family - Colin’s dad Keith lost his battle against cancer last month.  We really do appreciate your kind words.

So - Happy Golfing Ladies – Enjoy!!!

Lisa Kiddie

West Malling Golf Club

Ladies Section

PING

4 BALL BETTERBALL

TUESDAY 17th MAY 2016

&

SATURDAY 21^st MAY 2016

COURSE :  Spitfire

ENTRY : £5.00 PER PAIR           FORMAT :  4 BALL BETTERBALL

HANDICAP ALLOWANCE : 90%

Tuesday 17^th May Tee Times

9:00   S. Stickland & J. Woodward with S. Pitt & G. Harman

9:08   C. Martin & H. Reucroft with J. Parkhurst & H. Cornwall

Saturday 21st May Tee off from 9.00

1   E. Katter & T. Twort with L.Kiddie & C.Harrison

2   K.Wellman & J.Gambling with L. Shott & J. Johnson

3   S. Payne & S. Miller with G. Newson & G. Venus

4   R. Jones & L. Doherty with S. Taylor & M. Ball

5   S. Millgate & C. Eldridge with S. Gofton & P. West

Organiser Sue G. 07803050645 and Carol E. 01732 848139

Competition Rules

In order to avoid any disputes with ongoing competitions and to remain within the allotted time for completion of matches, please try to be as flexible as possible both with dates and being in contact with your drawn playing partner(s) whether your name(s) appears above or below on the sheet.

A reminder of the rule which can result in disqualification for both parties is as follows:

RULES FOR ALL MATCHPLAY COMPETITIONS

           

RESPONSIBILITY OF COMPETITORS:-

It is the responsibility of both players to ensure that the result of matches is obtained within the time limit for any round of a competition.

If a match cannot be arranged, a result may be achieved by a method acceptable to both parties e.g. by conceding, by competing on the putting green, toss of a coin etc.  Failure to achieve a result will mean that both sides will be disqualified.

LOTTERY RESULTS

SATURDAY 7th MAY

No winners this week.

Mixed Away Day Report - Boughton May 2nd

On a lovely Bank Holiday Monday, 48 people from West Malling Golf club went to play Boughton in a FUN competition. No twists and turns normal handicap and off we went,  goody bags in hand - thank you to Lisa for providing these,  everyone bought a mulligan, although some forgot to use it and NO there were no refunds, ha ha.

The scores were really good:

1st Norman Kane and Elaine Katter with a terrific score of 45 points - well played

2nd Peter and Sara Burbridge with a really good 43 points

3rd Colin and Lisa Kiddie with 39 points on count back

The nearest the pins were won by Peter Burbridge and Sara Burbridge.

The food and service I think we all agreed was fantastic and this really is such a lovely day out and good value. Biggest thanks to Lydia for securing this for us.

As if winning 2nd prize and both nearest the pins wasn't enough we then awarded the Kip Pullin Trophy that was won by Peter and Sara.  It’s OK they brought their big car - well done to both of you and also well done to John and Caroline Harrison on coming second.

We then gave Steve McIntosh his winnings from Lisa’s Masters charity sweepstake.

Lisa raised £240 for her charity from the mulligans so thank you everyone.

Gill

Friendlies Reports

Our first friendly this year was played at West Malling against Westerham Ladies. Sue Stickland very kindly captained our team and on they went. The score was 2 - 2 and apparently this was a very fair score. The ladies were lovely as was the tea. Well done girls.

Our second friendly was away to Tudor Park, and although the weather was good it was a little chilly. This team was captained by Rena and a big thank you to Jean Alback for stepping in at the last minute. Unfortunately we lost this match and the score was 3 -1.

Our third friendly was a home game to Red Libbetts.  Lisa captained this and it was a lovely sunny day. Unfortunately one of our team forgot that she was playing so Lisa had to play on her own. Although she dug deep and tried her best, she lost her game but a huge well done to her, it is not easy having 2 against 1. The final score was 3-1 to West Malling, so well done Girls.

Gill
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friendly v Weald of Kent- help

hi ladies
can anyone cover my place for our forthcoming friendly v Weald of Kent- its Wednesday 8th June
text me if poss- 07803050645.
We have no reserve for this match!

thanks
Sue G

Friendly - Nizels Ladies

DATE:                 Saturday 14^th May 2016

ENTRY:              £ TBC PER PERSON

COURSE:           Nizels

11.00              Gill Newson (Captain)

                        Kim Wellman

11.07             Sharon Taylor

   Jill Gambling

11.14              Elaine Katter

                       Georgina Venus

11.21              Lesley Shott

                       Sally Payne

Reserves                 Julie Harris 

                                Lydia Doherty

                               Shirley Miller

Any questions please call - Gill Newson 07891 95 95 90

Friendly - Chestfield Ladies

DATE:                 Wednesday 15^th June 2016

ENTRY:              £6.50 PER PERSON

COURSE:           Spitfire

10.36              Pat West (Captain)

   Judith Parkhurst

10.44             Carol Eldridge

   Diana Scott

10.52              Sara Burbridge

   Sue Gofton

11.00              Molly Ball

                       Sue Stickland

Reserve :                 Rena Jones          

Sandwiches and cake when you come in.

Any questions please call - Gill Newson 07891 95 95 90

Friendly - Weald of Kent Ladies

DATE:                 Wednesday 8^th June 2016

ENTRY:              £6.50 PER PERSON

COURSE:           Spitfire

10.36             Lisa Kiddie (Captain)

 Jill Gambling

10.44           Sue Gofton

Carol Martin

10.52           Carol Eldridge

Molly Ball

11.00           Rena Jones

Julie Harris

Reserve :             

Sandwiches and cake when you come in.

Any questions please call - Gill Newson 07891 95 95 90

VIv Allen Trophy Sat June 4th

just a heads up that the sign up sheet is now up for the inaugural competition in memory in of Viv. Roy Allen is very keen that the event is well,supported and will be travelling back from a golf break weekend to present prizes!!

This is a singles competition so please sign up and make this a true celebration - as Viv would have liked.

Thanks

Carol E & Sue G

LOTTERY SATURDAY 30TH APRIL 2016

No winners this week