Grim’s Dyke Ladies

There have been several competitions and rounds for competitions played in the last month and they are all coming to a head with semi finals due to be played in the next month.

PING 4 Ball Better Ball won by Val Page and Debbie Gowers – we wish them well on their journey to middle England for the play offs.

Mixed Coronation Cup – won by Sean O’Sullivan and Jackie Court, Runners up Ron Jones and Velda Gillespie

Mixed BADER CUP – this was won by Ron Jones and Velda Gillespie, with Ray Simpson and Jackie Court as runners up

LADIES – SCRATCH Trophy won by Gill Smith with net 135 and the HANDICAP trophy won by Jackie Court with gross 183

SHAMBROOK SHIELD won by Sue Nash – Division 1 and Jan Cherry – Division 2

We had a great Lady Captains day, with the majority of the Section and their partners invited to attend a special lunch with the Lady Captain and her husband.

Lady Captain’s Competition was won by Sue Nash, runner up Gay Hawkes and 3rd Joyce Howard – well done to all those who helped the day run smoothly.

HALF DAY INVITATION 19th MAY 2011

The weather was lovely and sunny for our Half Day Invitation and some great scores were achieved by the ladies playing as shown below. Well done to Joyce Howard and her partner Jan Ballands

                    18 HOLE BETTER BALL STABLEFORD off FULL HANDICAP

Ladies Report 16th May 2011

Having laboured through the winter months suffering snow rain and ice, the Ladies’ Winter Eclectic Competition was finalised this week. A special award ceremony, involving The President, Vice President and the Lady Captain was arranged to make presentations to the winners:

1st Division Winner: Gill Smith : Nett 57.5
Runner up Velda Gillespie : Nett 64.5

2nd Division Winner: Jan Cherry : Nett 68
Runner up Val Page : Nett 70.5

Middlesex Golf Competitions

Several members entered the two Middlesex meetings, unfortunately without much success, except in the raffles and long driving competition at the Bronze meeting by Jackie Court.

This week again sees a busy schedule for the Ladies as we host our special Invitation Day, the final of the Hare & Hounds takes place, weekend stableford competition and play Chorleywood on Monday.

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

THURSDAY 28TH APRIL
Ladies’ Spring Meeting was heralded with the first cold and windy weather since records began (in March).  A good turn out for the two competitions -  in the morning – two ball and afternoon greensomes. 
The day ended with sumptuous food provided by the caterers and presentations by Lady Captain Mary Dokelman and Secretary Sue O’Sullivan to winners, not only of the day’s competitions, but also outstanding prizes and awards from previous competitions.
FRIDAY 29TH APRIL
To celebrate the Public Holiday and of course the Royal Wedding, the Ladies held a fun competition to celebrate – slightly different scoring from the norm, i.e. double points on par 5s (Royal)and three points for a one putt (Union Jacks).  Good fun was had by all on the day, which was won by Jackie Court with Gill Smith Runner up and Jan Cherry third.
SATURDAY 30TH APRIL
Gill Smith - weekend Captain put out a side in a friendly against our local rivals Northwood at their Club.  Another change of format saw the team playing 4 ball better ball.  The day resulted in a resounding success for the Ladies 3-1.  We repaired to the balcony in the spring sunshine and sympathised with the opposition over their loss…
MONDAY 1ST MAY
The usual bank holiday fayre – the Club put on a 75th Anniversary Mixed Foursomes competition – followed by drinks and yet again great food in the evening.  The force 7 gale force winds affected most couples, but the sturdy partnership of Graham Breaden and Sue O’Sullivan won the trophy – congratulations to them both.  The O’Sullivan household was not a place to be that evening, as Sean O’Sullivan, partnered by Jackie Court only came in joint second with Alan Hymns & Jan Cherry.  Sean did say he was very proud of his wife – through gritted teeth..

SPRING MEETING 28th APRIL 2011

PRESENTED AT SPRING MEETING 28th APRIL 2011

THE PEARSON TROPHY 2011

Grim's Dyke Ladies Team always knew that their draw in this year's competition would be a tough one with Hendon, Muswell Hill ,Bush Hill Park, and Wyke Green in the same Divisionwith matches to be played on a home and away basis.
How right we were! With 7 of our 8 matches completed we know that we will not qualify for the County semi-finals.

The sqad of players from which the 7 team players were selected has given newer members as well as seasoned campaigners the opportunity to experience singles match·play in very competitive conditions and promises well for our entry in 2012.

Members who have represented Grim's Dyke in 2011: Jan Bradshaw, Alma Breaden, Jan Cherry, Jackie Court, Kathy de Lacy, Velda Gillespie, Gay Hawkes, Joyce Howard, Sue Nash, Sue O'Sullivan, Valerie Page,and Sylvia Thornton.

RESULTS : v Hendon away lost 6-1 home lost 6-1
V Bush Hill Park away lost 6-1 home won 7-0
V Muswell Hill away lost 7-0 home lost 5-2
V Wyke Green away t .b.p. home lost 4-3

Marylyn Reed
Pearson Captain 2011.

How fantastic has the weather been over the last few weeks – time to brush off the cobwebs and hone those golfing skills for the summer ahead.

Good Friday saw the Ladies Committee take on the Men’s Committee – which the Ladies lost – but a great day was had by all followed by dinner and drinks in the restaurant – fabulous food, as usual, served up by the caterers.

Saturday 23rd April – Good golfing weather – again – plenty of people putting in good scores – and an evening celebration and party as Mrs Doreen Belcher, member, ex lady captain and still playing extremely good golf, celebrated her 80th birthday – well done Doreen.

Easter Sunday – the course and the Club house were full to the brim – brilliant atmosphere all day as the men held their Masters Thomas Easter Cup as well as the restaurant catering for 120 members and guests celebrating St George’s Day.

Easter Monday – we played the Park Salver Mixed Competition -24 couples/pairs competed –during the day followed by dinner, drinks and presentations in the evening.

Mark Quilter Club Captain presented the Park Salvers to Mr Nick Ball and Ms Dee Green as winners, with who beat Mr Tim Hunter and Ms Jackie Court into second place by 2 shots.

Captain’s Prizes – Saturday 16th April 2011 – Ladies

The ladies were greeted with warm sunny weather for the occasion – and there were 22 entrants competing for the prestigious awards donated by Club Captain - Mark Quilter.
Winner: Set of Irons - Kath De Lacy - Nett: 66
2nd: Golf Club - Gill Smith - Nett: 68
3rd: Golf Shoes - Dee Green - Nett: 70

Scratch Prize: Crystal Bowl Gill Smith

All the players exhibited excellent golf on the day – in what was a tough and very tight competition – congratulations to the winners

April Medal and Medal Final – Sunday 17th April 2011 – Ladies

This event was again well attended and the top 16 are then entered into the Challenge Cup.
Results:
April Medal:
Division 1:
1st G Hawkes – nett 70
2nd J Howard – nett 72
Division 2:
1st D Green – nett 71
2nd C Moore – nett 77
Putting: G Archer & J Howard – 32 putts
2011 Medal Final:
Winner: D Green – nett 71
R/up: J Howard – nett 72