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GRACE NORMAN FINAL, 1st TIME WIN FOR ABBOTSLEY!!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Abbotsley lifted the Grace Norman Trophy for the very first time with a 2½-½ victory over Saffron Walden.

In the semi-finals of the County Inter Club Foursomes Knockout at Brampton Park Abbotsley defeated St Ives 2 & 1 to set up a final against Saffron Walden who triumphed over The Links, Newmarket by a similar score.

All three games in the final were evenly contested. In the top match the lead changed hands on a number of occasions before Abbotsley’s Vivien Saunders and Marie Bayes levelled the score on the 15^th and then won the next two holes to run out winners by 2 & 1 against Linda Kelsey and Janice Abrahams (Saffron Walden).

Victory was secured for Abbotsley as Vivien Ward and Kim Brantigan held their nerve as they edged ahead of Saffron Walden’s La Vern Frost and Kiyoko McClellan by 2 & 1.

In the final match Saffron Walden’s Elaine Purcell and Angela Reed went four up, but Abbotsley’s Helen Davidson and Sue Hurren fought back to level the score when the match was conceded as halved, with Abbotsley having already secured victory, the final score being 2½-½.

(Photo shows Kim Brantigan, Vivien Ward, Marie Bayes, Vivien Saunders, Maureen Alderman (Abbotsley President), Heather Davidson and Susan Hurren)

EAST ANGLIAN LADIES' AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The East Anglian Ladies' Amateur Championship is to be held at Cambridge Meridian Golf Club on Thursday 12th August 2010. This event is open to Ladies with a handicap of 14 or under. The closing date for entries has now been extended to 30th July 2010, and the draw will be made over the weekend. For an Entry Form CLICK HERE.

2nd TEAM NARROW LOSS TO SUFFOLK!!!

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

"Nearly but not quite!"

We played our match against Suffolk at Diss Gof Club on Monday 26th July.

In the morning foursomes we only managed a half so we had a lot of catching up to do in the afternoon.

Tina set off and won her match, with Sharren following, but unfortunately, loosing on the 17th 2+1. Mo & Grace both secured the next two wins and things were looking up. Lesley Gilchrist only just lost to her opponent and Marilize bringing up the rear managed a half, which unfortunately meant we, just, lost by one match to a result of Suffolk 5 and Cambs & Hunts 4.

For FULL RESULTS CLICK HERE

We have the finals at Old Ford Manor, Barnet on August 16th where we play against Norfolk. We would love to see any supporters to cheer us on.

CAMBS & HUNTS 2ND TEAM STILL UNDEFEATED IN 2010

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We did it again - we beat Hertfordshire!!!!!

So... new tactics (listened to what Jacquie said about team talk before start of play not at lunch time!) lol.

Grace couldn't play in the morning and Lesley wasn't sure about whether she would be able to play in the afternoon, so I brought in Kay Osborne - a steady Brampton member. I played with Kay in the morning and between us, as a team, we won 2 matches and halved the other. A great start to lead into the afternoon. (See Full Results Sheet).
In the afternoon Lesley was ok to play, so I dropped myself, and Grace played.
Our team talk was bribery at lunchtime for a Bottle of Champagne and extra ice in Tina's Coke (she doesn't drink!) if we won overall. It worked!

Though as usual it was very nerve wracking, after Lesley led out the field and secured a half then the following 3 games were lost. Tina who was last out was 2 up on the 16th so I knew she was going to win and I then had to focus on Marilze, player 5, who was 1 up on the 17th. After a little advice on wind direction (very windy yesterday) she hit a great shot up the 18th whilst her opponent ended up in the trees, and Marilzie secured a par whilst her opponent only managed a 5 to win 2 up.

I booked Brampton for the Herts match as I knew that they would have young girls playing (some only 14), and they like to get their drivers out, but wouldn't be able to very often at Brampton and instead would have to think their way round. It worked, and age and experience proved it does work sometimes!

One VERY happy C&Hunts Captain - unlike the Herts one!! LOl

After supper- we celebrated with Coke and Champagne.

Next match Monday 26th July at Diss with some team bonding (as if we need it) the night before in a Premier inn somewhere near! Please come and support us if you can.

PRESIDENT'S DAY 26th AUGUST 2010

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Annual Presidents Day Event will be held at St Neots Golf Club on Thursday 26th August 2010. The draw sheet for the event is now available to view. CLICK HERE

The photograph is of our President Rosemary Farrow.

CHLCGA Meeting Minutes

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cambs & Hunts Ladies County Golf Association Committee Meeting Minutes are now available to view on the web site. The minutes of previous meetings which have been agreed (including AGM's) will now be put onto the website to enable easier access by all. The page will also include the dates of the next AGM and Committee Meeting. Click Here to access.

JUNIOR ADULT GREENSOMES

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sally Anne Barnard-Taylor and Megan Willis used their local knowledge to claim first prize in the Junior/Ladies Greensomes played at Old Nene Golf Club. In ideal conditions they scored a magnificent 47 points to finish three points clear of second placed Lorna Bridge and Jessica Gibbons (Bourn) who scored 44 points.

The Brampton Park pair of Mo Poole and Megan Taylor won the prize for the best nine in with 23 pts, whilst Judith Ekins and Alex Hutchinson (St Neots) won the prize for the best nine out with 19 pts. The mystery prize for the best score on par 3’s on the front nine and par 5’s on the back nine went to Marilize Snyman-Harvey (Bourn) Sarah Smith (Links) with 11 pts.

(Photo shows Megan Willis and Sally-Anne Barnard-Taylor)

For Results Click Here

FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

County Juniors Sarah Smith (Links) and Miranda Brain (Gogs) brought about the end of a long run of success as they clinched their first County Foursomes Championship title. The holders Julie Walter (St Ives) and Sarah Greenall (Links) were seeking a seventh consecutive title but Sarah and Miranda started off in positive mood and took a four shot lead after the morning round with a gross 77. Despite the heavy showers during the afternoon round the top two pairs continued to produce some excellent golf. Although Julie and Sarah produced a gross 77 in the afternoon, a four shot improvement on their morning round, Sarah and Miranda responded brilliantly with a gross 74 for a total 151 to clinch the title. Julie and Sarah took second place with a gross 158 with Sharren Kjenstad (Ramsey) and Tina Broadley (Ely City) were third with a total of 161.

In the handicap section Bourn’s Mae Kember and Judy Morris took top sport with a nett 142, with Abbotsley’s Jo Fletcher and Alison Jarrett in second place with 144.

(Photo shows Miranda Brain (Gogs) and Sarah Smith (Links)

For Results Click Here

VETERAN'S MEETING DRAW NOW AVAILABLE!

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Vets Meeting is to be held at St Neots on 5th August and the Start Sheet is now available to view. CLICK HERE

2ND TEAM DEFEAT ESSEX IN A GREAT BATTLE!

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is a fantastic win against Essex who we lost to last year.

As usual we were a little bit slow in the morning and needed to catch up in the afternoon, but the usual team talk from Mo did the trick. (It might be a good idea for Mo to give a team talk prior to the morning matches in future!!!). The girls set out, in the afternoon, with masses of cold drinks and flannells which they needed to be able to play 36 holes on a very hot day.

All of the girls did so well and we should be really proud of them. Claire played her first match for the team and won in the morning. All of the team players won a match which was just brilliant.

When you consider that their oldest player was 26 and their highest handicap player is 5, and ours is 53 and 6, it just shows that youth and handicap doesn't always win!!

It was a very exciting afternoon and very tense as we were all equal and needing Marilize to win her match. At one stage she was 4 up but then went down to only one up on the 17th. She won her match on the 18th after her opponent put her ball OOB.

Great day for Cambs & Hunts!!

Photo shows the Team with Mo Poole (Captain)

For Full Results CLICK HERE