Winter Series

Sat. 12^th. & Sun. 13^th. November

Sat. 26^th. & Sun. 27^th. November

Sat 10^th. & Sun. 11^th. December

Individual Stableford.  Qualifying

Open to all members

Yellow & Red tees (one courtesy shot for ladies)

£3.00 entry  per card.(no 2 spots) In mens box please.

 You can play on Saturday or Sunday or both days.

Book your own tee time

Sign in on computer.

Congratulations to Joan Robson from Ashley Wood on her hole in on at the 17th during the 4BBB open at Orchardleigh on 1st September.

She was presented with a certificate to record her achievement.

Autumn started with a gloriously sunny day at Orchardleigh and 44 teams enjoyed the conditions to contest a closely fought competition for best gross and best stableford prizes.

The Ladies Club Championship, which was held 20 & 21 August, ended in an exciting finish with Sara Tunstall and Jan Light in a play off.  After completing 36 holes the score was tied and after playing 3 extra holes Sara beat Jan by 1 shot.  Congratulations to Sara as this will be her 3^rd consecutive year as Club Champion.  Congratulations also to Jan on a valiant fight back as she started the 2^nd day 3 shots behind Sara.

 Well done and thanks to all the ladies who took part and supported this competitions.

 Results for the Club Championship (36 holes)

1^st : Sara Tunstall

2^nd : Jan Light

3^rd : Ann Regler

Once again a big thank you to our sponsors of this event – Valeria Roberts, Rachel Priddle of Buildings Additions and Steve and Anne Regler of Regler’s Commercials.

We are well into the summer golfing season and the ladies competitions have produced some stunning scores. Most recently was the Sally Lock competition, which is played over 2 days and our lady captain, Jackie Pudney came in with two terrific scores winning both the individual days and the best overall player. 

Sally Lock Results

1^st Round: 1^st Jackie Pudney (40pts) 2^nd Pat Jones (38pts) 3^rd Sue Langelaan (37pts). 

2^nd Round: 1^st Jackie Pudney (43pts), 2^nd Loes deKleuver (38pts) 3^rd Christina Francis (38pts). 

Overall winners – 1^st Jackie Pudney (83pts) 2^nd Loes deKleuver (74pts) 3^rd Christina Francis (71pts).

On Sunday, 31^st July we played for the Jefferies Trophy.  This is a mixed 4BBB competition and the winners were Steve & Karen Burns (46pts),  2^nd Rod Jelly & Sonia Probert (45pts), 3^rd Ian Longhurst & Sara Tungstall (44pts).

Other results for the ladies:

Bader Salver: 1^st Anne Kirk & Ellie Northeast, 2^nd Anne Regler & Mel Sutherland.

Barwell Masters: 1^st Sarah Hynds, 2^nd Sonia Probert

Keysell Cup: 1^st Christina Francis, 2^nd Liz South

Daily Mail 4somes: 1^st Sue Sweet & Christina Francis, 2^nd Pat Jones & Dawn Russell

Congratulations to the following medal winners:

We were delighted to be asked to host the Somerset County Bronze Meeting on 25 July and once again Orchardleigh ladies were triumphant. 

Sally Tucker won the Irlam Salver awarded for Best Gross and Mary Lock won the Lovell Cup for best Nett in the 29-35 handicap division and was 4^th Nett overall.

We were so lucky with the weather for our Ladies Invitation Day and winners on the day were Jennie Reeve and guest Paula Maclaurin, 2^nd Jackie Pudney and guest, Berny Mynehan, 3^rd Mary Ford and guest Carol Jenkin. 

Nearest the Pin: Guest -  Paula Maclaurin,  Home player - Liz Folland.

Congratulations to Sue Chalker our first ever representative in the EWGA Grand Final held at Droitwich on Saturday 25th June. Despite being seriously hampered by a shoulder injury Sue finished 22nd Gross and 30th Nett, in a field of over 60.

The Ladies Open Bowmaker was held in glorious sunshine on

Thursday, 23rd June bringing in record entries.

Record entries for the Mixed Open held on Sunday,

19th June produced some excellent scores from the

visitors but especially from home players

Jonathan & Jennie Reeve who came in with a gross 76.

Macey Cup : Connie Gilchrist

Ping 4BBB : Sue Sweet & Christina Francis

Pudney Pitcher: Anne Regler

Vincent Cup : Sara Tunstall

Medals:

March - Brigitte Lomar, Sara Tunstall; April - Loes deKleuver; May - Brigitte Lomar; June - Ellie Northeast

Stablefords:

March - Sara Tunstall, Loes deKleuver; April - Sue Chalker

We are well into the golfing season and on Saturday, 4 June, Jackie held her Captain's Day.  Jackie is following in her mother's footsteps, Janith Small was lady captain in 2005.

Following tradition, the lady memebers had decorated a golf buggy for Jackie to drive round the course on  the day. The buggy was adorned with balloons in the ladies colours, horse memorabilia and photos. Jackie, as well as being a keen golfer, also helps to organize the dressage at several local horse events including the Longleat horse trials. Keeping it in the family, Jackie's father, Mike Small, was the starter for the day.

The sun shone and for a change we palyed a Florida Texas Scramble. It was most enjoyable fun day followed by a sumptuous 3 course carvery served at the golf club. A raffle was held and raised over £175 for Jackie's charity Hope for Tomorrow - a local project raising funds for a mobile chemotherapy unit.

Prizes were awarded to the following: 1st - Pat Pitt & Sue Langelaan, 2nd - Rachel Priddle, Mary Lock & Pat Jones, 3rd - Anne Regler, Di Norris & Mollie Stebbings. Nearest the pins: Sally Tucker and Pat Jones

After the prize presentation, Liz South, the vice-captain, gave Jackie a bouquet and thanked her for a lovely day on behalf of the lady members.

Tuesday March 29th

A bowmaker 2 scores to count  

Please join us after this game for a meal (see list of choices on noticeboard).

We will then do the draw for the Summer knockouts

If you find you are unable to play, please inform other members of your team and find a replacement.

Congratulations to the following ladies who beat Mendip in a closely fought match in Round 1 of the Daily Mail Knockout Competition:

Diana Bullock (capt), Sue Chalker, Loes deKleuver, Sue Sweet and Sara Tunstall

Happy New Year to all members of the Ladies Section.

My charity for the year is Hope for Tomorrow, a charity which provides mobile chemotherapy units for the local area. In the spirit of hope and celebration I would like you to make a donation to the charity if you play to your handicap or get your handicap cut in the next year. You can either put your donation in the charity boxes on the bar or desk or you can put it in an envelope, clearly marked, in the Ladies Competition box.

I hope you all have a great year, and I look forward to seeing the handicaps tumbling!

Jackie

The second round dates (ending December 31st) of the competition will be extended by the amount of days the course has been officially closed. This only applies to ladies who have been unable to play due to weather conditions.

Future rounds will also be extended by the same amounts.

To date this is seven days

If you have already conceded your match, the concession will still stand.

Vron Jefferies

Competition Secretary

22/12/2010

Anne Regler and Sue Chalker played in the Southwest Foursomes at Canford Magna on The Parkland Course on 12th October. Combined handicaps are limited to 40, and the medal competition is played off half combined. Anne and Sue did extremely well to finish fourth, in the nett competition, on a course that they hadn't played before. The winners had a nett 72 and thay had a nett 74.

Once again this year's September Open was very well attended producing some close scores. The lady captain, Di Norris presented the prizes.

Winning vistors from Saltford were Janice Dall and Amanda Mayne with 40 points. 2nd on count back from Ashley Wood were Janet Jones and Sue Edwards. 3rd from Clevedon were Juliet Hagley and Rosemary Fife with 39 points. Visitors neared the pin Silver - Sylvia Harvey from North Wilts, Bronze - Norma Poundey from Yeovil.

Orchardleigh members' winning team was Anne Regler and Christina Francis with 39 points. With Anne taking the members prize for nearest the pin.

There were eleven 2-spots: Amanda Mayne, Saltford; Bobbie Epsley, Kingsdown; Judy Tanner, Yeovil; Betty Pledger, Woodbury Park; Sue Walsh, Bridport & West Dorset; Jenny Dart, Sherborne; Sue Dix, Cumberwell and from Orchardleigh: Sonia Probert, Mel Sutherland and Anne Regler who had two.

Christina Francis

We were so lucky with the weather last weekend when we held our ladies club championship. There was some exciting golf played and the championship was closely contested. 

Congratulations to this year’s champion, Sara Tunstall who played some stunning golf with an overall gross score of 172, retaining her title from 2009. Runner up with just one shot behind was Liz South.  A valiant effort as Liz started the second round 5 shots behind. 

Overall winners for the two days:  Club Champion Sara Tunstall (172 gross) – Harris Trophy. Runner up Liz South (173 gross) – Claret Jug.  Silver best nett Sara Tunstall (146) – Wilder Cup.  Bronze best gross Letitia Corray (205) – Louis Goblet. Bronze best nett Sally Tucker (152) – Dicken Cup.

Other winners: First round best gross Silver Division Sara Tunstall (84), 2^nd gross Helle Jones (88), 3^rd gross Liz South (89).  Best nett Silver Division Sara Tunstall (71), 2^nd nett Sarah Doble (73), 3^rd nett Diana Bullock (75).  Best gross Bronze Division Letitia Corray (101), 2^nd gross Helen Mead (108), 3^rd gross Sally Lock (104). Best nett Bronze Division Helen Mead (76), 2^nd nett Sally Tucker (77), 3^rd nett Sue Langelaan.

Second round: best gross Silver Division Liz South (84), 2^nd gross Loes deKleuver (84), 3^rd gross Anne Regler (87).  Best nett Silver Division Loes deKleuver (71), 2^nd nett Anne Regler (74), 3^rd nett Liz South (75).  Best gross Bronze Division Sarah Hynds (101), 2^nd gross Di Norris (102), 3^rd gross Sally Lock (103).  Best nett Bronze Division Sally Tucker (75), 2^nd nett Sarah Hynds (76), 3^rd nett Di Norris (77).

2-spot winners were Rachel Priddle, Loes deKleuver, Sarah Doble and Sonia Probert.

The Lady Captain, Di Norris, gave special thanks to the sponsors of this event  Anne & Steve Regler of Regler Commercials, Rachel Priddle of Building Addition and Valeria Roberts.

Christina Francis, Hon Secretary (Ladies Section)

We have now played all 8 matches and although I have not had official confirmation, I am confident that we will remain in Division 2 for next year.

We have only beaten Tall Pines by 1 point but Wheathill will be bottom and will therefore be relegated with Tall Pines. Taunton Vale and Taunton & Pickeridge will be promoted to Division 1 but it is not yet clear who will come down to Division 2.

Division 3 still have a lot of matches to play and is very open. Although it appears that Windwhistle will remain at the bottom of the division, we do not yet know who will be promoted.

15 ladies have played and supported Orchardleigh in the Interclub matches and thanks to their valiant efforts we will remain in Division 2 for the next season. My thanks to them all.

Sonia Probert

Interclub Captain

On the 20th July, 35 lady members went to the Bristol on a very humid overcast day. The day started with coffee and biscuits with the first tee time at 10.30. Playing in 3s, the competition was an individual stableford with full handicap, with nearest the pin on the 2nd, 14th and 16th holes.

Results:

Nearest the Pin:

2nd          Anne Regler

14th         Valeria Roberts

16th         Sue Chalker

Bronze Division:

1st           Christina Francis (33)

2nd          Connie Gilchrist (31) on countback

3rd           Valeria Roberts (31)

Silver Division:

1st           Pat Jones (38)

2nd          Sue Chalker (33) on countback

3rd           Loes de Kleuver (33)

After the match, a meal was enjoyed by all, before travelling home in the rain!

Di Norris

Lady Captain

 PS There are more photos in the Gallery

Congratulations to the winners of the June qualifiers

27 teams of 3 teams of 3 took part on a very hot day.

1st      M Black, S Davies and A Murfin from Bristol and Clifton

2nd     B Field, D Rendall and R Tampsom from West Wilts / Kingsdown

3rd      P Chann, A Coyne and M Bray from Broadstone

The winners having received their prizes from Di Norris (Ladies Captain)

Di Norris

Ladies Captain