Lady Captain’s Awayday – Denstone Golf Course

On Monday 21 August the Lady Captain hosted an awayday at Denstone Golf Course.

Finding Denstone proved a bit tricky for some ladies and finding Denstone College and the golf course even trickier but eventually everyone arrived and we set off (shotgun style) at 12.30 to play 9 holes.

The rain held off and some great scores were returned. Following an excellent cream tea at Denstone Farm Shop the results were announced – all very close.

1ST PLACE Hazel McCrady – 20 points (mainly due to Hazel’s new driver)

2ND PLACE Susan Watson on countback

3RD PLACE Pat Beeson (can’t remember the score but I am sure it was good)

Nearest the pin – Debbie Barnett

2017 Lady Captain’s Day 

A great day was enjoyed by the ladies’ section and our thanks go to the Lady Captain, Jenny Flower, and her very supportive family.

The overall winner was Ann Cockersole with an excellent 41 points. Ann wins the Lady Captain’s Trophy.

Other results on the day

Silver Division winner Jen Flavell (34 points), second Georgie Taylor(33 points), third Marion Lilley (32 points)

Bronze Division winner Wendy Marriott (36 points), second Myra Williams (35 points), third Ursula Smith (34 points)

The nine hole competition was won by Dawn Houghton with 22 points

There was an innovative competition on the third hole – hit the dot. This eluded most of the ladies but well done Jayne Baxter and Dorothy Tew who managed this task. Natalie White was nearest the pin on the 9th (163cm).

Congratulations to all prize winners. 

Karen Wilshaw

Ladies Secretary. 

On Tuesday 18th October Lady Captain Pat Beeson held her Lady Captain’s Farewell competition, presentation and dinner. 32 ladies played, but due to torrential rain throughout the day, only a few ladies completed the course.

After a meal in the clubhouse, Lady Captain made the presentation to the brave and hardy ladies who were determined not to let the weather get the better of them – respect to them all. I will admit I only managed 11 holes before I was beaten!

RESULTS

Silver division:

1st Jo Peacock 36 points

2nd Marion Lilley 27 points

3rd Jennie Flower 22 points

Bronze division:

1st Dawn Haughton 32 points

2nd Susan Watson 25 points

3rd Tina Edwards 23 points

Pictured is Lady Captain Pat Beeson presenting bronze division winner Dawn Haughton with her prize.

Last week the annual Lady Captain v Lady Vice Captain competition was held. 34 ladies competed and were treated to drinks and cakes afterwards which were provided by Lady Captain Pat Beeson and Lady Vice Captain Jennie Flower.

As the matches finished and the cards came in, the tension was like that of this years Ryder Cup!

Winners on the day were the Vice Captains Team.

Congratulations to all who took part, it was a great day.

Pat Beeson

Lady Captain

The Lady Captain’s charity day was held on 28th September in aid of her chosen charity, Ward 202, chemotherapy unit, Royal Stoke University Hospital.

36 players competed for the “3 Shires Trophy” playing a 4BBB and all players amazingly managed to play in lovely weather. After a meal in the clubhouse, the Lady Captain thanked everyone for supporting the charity day with special thanks to sponsors F. Ball & Co; B.K. Industrial Supplies; Whites Laundry; Cottage Delights; Sainsbury’s and The Retreat. Thanks also went for donations from Greg Rogula, Mike Andrews and Mr & Mrs M. Rushton.

She went on to thank everyone involved in the day, Greg & Jake for doing the cards, Nel Boulton & Deb Barnett for registration; greens staff, bar & catering staff, office staff and Mr Starter Alan Bonehill.

Results:-

1st prize – 77 points (won on the back 9) from The Manor golf club; Patrick Cullen; Louise Willmore; Ian Hadrell; Brenda Hadrell (pictured receiving their prize from lady captain Pat Beeson)

2nd prize – 77 points from Leek Golf Club; Andrew Baxter; Jayne Baxter; Karen Wilshaw; Ralph Harrison

Nearest the pin 4th hole

Gents – Dave Lawton (Greenway Hall)

Ladies- Helen Jessop (The Manor)

Nearest the pin 9th hole

Gents - Nick Wittich (Leek)

Ladies – Ann Brunt (Newcastle)

Raffle winners:-

The Retreat spa day - Ann Titley

Ping umbrella - Maria Wootton

Bottle of Cava - Lynn Ball

Bottle of Cava - Ann Brunt