BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY GOLF LIMITED

LADIES NEWSLETTER
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE 2023 PAGE 1
England Golf’s County of the Year 2023
COUNTY COMPETITIONS – WE NEED YOU!!
Women’s County 4BBB
The Women’s County 4BBB is on Monday 19th June 2023. To be held at Pavenham Park, this is an 18 hole
Stableford better ball competition. This pairs event is open to players with a handicap index up to 48 and will be
open on the website until Friday, 9th June. Find yourself a partner and enjoy a good day out .
Women’s Seniors Championship
This year’s Senior Championship will be held on Monday 26th June 2023 at Bedforshire Golf Club. With the
Squires Cup for the Best Gross, Bond Trophy for the Best Nett over 65 and the Lanaway Putter Club Trophy for a
team of 4, this 18 Hole Medal off the Red tees can be entered on the website until June 19th 2023.
Women’s 18 hole County Foursomes.
This year’s County Foursomes is an 18 hole competition at Aspley Guise and Woburn Sands Golf Club on
Monday 3rd July 2023. Enter on line. Handicaps up to 48.
County Mixed Foursomes –Sunday 17th September 2023 Cainhoe Woods
Women’s Seniors 4BBB – Thursday 21st September 2023 Bedford and County
Women’s County Autumn Meeting – Thursday 5th October 2023 South Beds Golf Club

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - RESULTS

Played at JOHN O GAUNT 3rd and 4th June 2023
8 ladies played in the 36 holes medal on Saturday and Annabel Pitts lead
the qualifying for matchplay on Sunday with 156, +8. Joining her in the
semi-finals was Laura Collin, Ixie Akpan and Sue Caley.
Early Sunday morning Annabel played Sue and the first 6 holes were
pretty tight. Annabel proceeded to play very steadily and after 12 holes
was 2 under the card winning comfortably 7&6 to gain her place in the
final. Laura and Ixie played out a very tight match with Laura edging it
1up to reach the final.
After a quick lunch the players came out to play the final with Annabel
going two holes up early before Laura slowly came back into it, levelling
the match on 8 with a hole out from 12 feet following a superb birdie on
the match on 8 with a hole out from 12 Fabulous results
7. Playing solid and steady golf Laura finally closed out victory on 15, for 15 year old Ixie at the
feet following a superb birdie on 7. ESGA South East Schools Girls Championships
4&3.
Playing solid and steady golf Laura One ofand
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ownsecond
Ixie Akpan
This was Laura’s 3rd county championship victory in her from John O Gaunt Golf Club took part
finally closed out victory on 15, 4&3. in the ESGA South East Schools Girls Championships yesterday
home course of John O’Gaunt. Well done Laura
This was Laura’s 3rd county which was played at Aldenham Golf & Country Club. Over 36
championship victory and the second in holes, Ixie came 4th recording one of the best gross scores of the
her home course of John O’Gaunt. day against several low single-figure handicap players and one +2
player.She has also qualified for the schools England finals which
Well done Laura!! will be held in Bristol at the end of June.
A huge congratulations on your achievements Ixie. We are all very
proud of you, you are an asset to John O'Gaunt. Ixie is the club’s
Junior vice Captain.

www.bedfordshiregolf.org.uk
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RESULTS - WOMEN’S SPRING MEETING & HANDICAP

CHAMPIONSHIP
Held at Cainhoe Wood Golf Club on the Castle Course on 18th May 2023
A sunny day blessed the competition and the results were as follows:
Division 1 – 1st Jo Evans from Dunstable Downs GC. Runner up - Hilary Pearmain John O Gaunt GC.
Division 2 – 1st Jo Evason Cainhoe Woods GC. Runner up - Anne Cattanach Colmworth and North Beds GC.
Division 3 – Winner – Aneila Rebisz Cainhoe Woods GC.
Dalton Salver Winner for the Best Nett result was Joanne Churchman from John O Gaunt GC.
Janet Miller Trophy Winner for the Best Gross was Paula Offer from John O Gaunt GC.
2023 Handicap Champion – Lecy Robinson – Cainhoe Woods GC.

ENGLAND GOLF – EAST REGION

SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

Bedfordshire Golf Club
Tuesday 18th July 2023
Closing Date for entries 5th July 2023.

You can enter via the BCGL website.

Full details, entry form and
competition rules are also at:
www:englandgolf.org/womens-regional-
events

or contact Kim Burnage on

kim.burnage@gmail.com

Bedfordshire County Golf Ltd – County of the Year 2023

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Sad news from Mowsbury Golf Club

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I write this month’s
Newsletter as Pam Coombs sadly passed away on Friday 26th May
following a short illness. Pam was a longstanding member of Mowsbury
Golf Club and was always ready to step in when required, so much so that
she took on the role of Lady Captain not once but twice. She was an active
lady and liked to join in many competitions and events to support the club.
For many years Pam also organised an away week each year to Stoke by
Nayland, and she also enjoyed many golfing trips abroad with the ladies.
These events will not be the same without her.
Pam was known throughout the Bedfordshire County Golf community and
enjoyed playing her Past Captains Matches and many other County events
over the years. Those of you who knew Pam will know she enjoyed many
social activities apart from golf, these included bowls, painting, gardening
or just sitting with a friend enjoying a cup of tea in her lovely garden. Pam
had travelled extensively throughout the world and loved her cruises.
Pam was a lovely lady and will be missed by all Mowsbury Members and
many more besides. Pauline Hargreaves

NEWS FROM OUR CLUBS FROM BEDFORD AND COUNTY GOLF CLUB

The first of the three Bank Holiday Mondays in May would see our
annual Jim and Caroline Dell quaichs competition. Despite the
poor forecast the weather was lovely and 20 pairs set off in
sunshine. They both have trees planted on the course in their
memory and both were decorated with pink tulips and pink ribbons
on the day.
The bottle raffle raised £220 which will be donated, along with
some entrance monies, to the Cynthia Spencer Hospice which took
care of both Jim and Caroline. To continue the Scottish theme
Chef James served Cullen Skink before the prize giving.
The winners with a great 42 points were Gary and Bev Law, just
pipping Shelagh Cormack and Robert Costello who came in with
40 points. Both the men’s captain Lloyd Wardall and Ladies
Captain Debbie Newnham-Davies were on hand to present the
quaichs.
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MORE FROM BEDFORD AND COUNTY GOLF CLUB
To mark the occasion of the Coronation of King Charles
111 we chose a fun competition where groups were
chosen at random for the day and a crown would of
course feature - with each member of the groups of 4
players able to choose 2 holes where they would wear the
crown – their score would then count double. So many of
the teams said they had “chosen the wrong holes on the
day” but one team got it all right and came in with a
wonderful 95 points – Derek Cormack, Claire Cummings,
George Breadon and Angie Grafton.

On the eve of the Coronation the Ladies gathered for A Right Royal
Day Out, Ladies Captain Debbie Newnham Davies’ Away Day, May
5th. at Market Harborough Golf Club. Our day began with
complimentary quiches, coffee and small gifts from the Ladies
Captain - the Queen of Clubs! Market Harborough is a beautiful
parkland course with fabulous views and some watery challenges.
We thoroughly enjoyed playing and would definitely go back.

Other awards went to the ‘Queens of

Spades', receiving large packs of
Coronation Chicken crisps, as they had
dug themselves into bottom place and
Winners - The 'Dancing
gamely made everyone else feel better
Queens' – Mandy Martin,
for having done so! And, Chocolate
Angie Tatum-Hume and
Crowns for the Queens of Industry,
Carrina Pinney. Carrina also
who, like King Canute, lost their crown
won nearest the pin on hole 8
jewels in the sand and hit the most
while Claire Cummings won
bunkers of the day.
nearest the pin on 17th.

May 12th would see the annual Ladies Past Captains get together
for both a competition and lunch. Past Captains who have moved
away are also invited to return to the club to play in the competition
and/or just enjoy the meal which makes it even more special.

The scores were tight with Angie Tatum-Hume coming in with 27

points, but the trophy would go to Pat Anderson who picked up one
more point to finish on 28 points. Pat is seen here receiving her
trophy from Past Ladies Captain Elaine Thornton.

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Bedfordshire County Golf Ltd – County of the Year 2023

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More news from our Clubs BEDFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB

Winners for the Month of May
Women’s Medal & Seniors 2000 - Christina Claydon Nett 71
Macmillan Trophy - Trophy Winner – Nicki Reynolds 30pts
Veterans Ladies 13 Hole Spring Trophy Lucy Taylor 24pts & Trophy Winner – Sue Brierley 22pts c/b
Australian Spoons Foursomes - Winners & regional qualifiers – Chin Fern Griffiths & Suzanne Richardson
National Coronation Foursomes - Winners & regional qualifiers - Winners & Regional Qualifiers – Helen Westwell & Sue
Lowe 40pts
Adams Trophy & Dinner
Silver Division - Trophy Winner – Hilary Denny Nett 72
Bronze Division - Cup Winner - Debbie Strachan Nett 70
Over 70’s 9 Hole - Salver Winner – Sheila Fairey Nett 44
Biddenham Salver Winter K/O - A beginner to golf and Phaedra's very first trophy. Congratulations.

Adams Trophy Dinner

Australian Spoons Winners – Chin

Phaedra’s first Trophy Hilary Denny – Adams
Fern Griffiths and Suzanne Richardson
Trophy winner.

NEWS FROM PAVENHAM PARK GOLF CLUB

EXCHANGE DAY - PAVENHAM PARK & THE BEDFORDSHIRE
Pavenham Park Ladies & Ladies from The Bedfordshire had an exchange
Day on Tuesday 30th May - where ladies from both clubs exchanged and
played at the other Club.
The Bedfordshire ladies played a 3-ball Texas Scramble at PPGC and
their winning team “Charlie’s Angels” scored 48 points playing off 17.

The Pavenham Ladies played - best two scores on each hole at The
Bedfordshire. Full handicap, 3rd place - Di, Elva, Sheila, 2nd place -
Anne, Carolyn, Judy (not in the photo as she had to leave promptly),1st
place - Kath, Sandy, Julie.
Each set of ladies thoroughly enjoyed playing each other's courses, and
everyone enjoyed the hospitality and food at each club. They are hoping
to do the same again next year

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NEWS FROM SOUTH BEDS GOLF CLUB
Belated congratulations go to South Beds Golf Club Ladies champion
2022 Michelle Fontaine-Geary. This win made it a hat trick of
championships for Michelle previously winning in 2000 and 2009.
PLAYING AROUND AT PIDLEY
South Beds working ladies had the opportunity for a weekend
away trip for the first time. Lakeside Lodges at Pidley was the
chosen venue and proved to be a great choice, ten ladies
enjoyed two days of great golf, wonderful food and
accommodation. The course had seen a lot of water prior to
arrival which made it challenging but it didn’t prevent the
ladies enjoying themselves. It was also an opportunity for the
ladies that are unable to play during the week to mix with some
ladies who don’t have to worry about the 9-5 anymore. A great
success and thoroughly enjoyable.

BCGL Senior Women – County Matches – players needed.!!

The following match days have been organised against Senior Ladies from other Counties

13th July 2023 Beds vs Suffolk at Ipswich Golf Club 12noon

20th July 2023 Beds vs Cambs & Hunts at South Beds Golf Club 12noon

10th August 2023 Beds vs Bucks at Pavenham Park Golf Club 12noon

25th August 2023 Beds vs Northants at Staverton Golf Club.

Most matches are played off scratch with the exception of Northants who play of handicap. Don’t let ‘scratch’
put you off as many other teams field ladies up to 18/20. It is a great experience and a brilliant way to meet new
people and play different courses. If you are interested and would like to play in any of the above matches
please contact Helen Taylor by email : helenjtaylor@me.com