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England Golf’s County of the Year 2023
COUNTY COMPETITION RESULTS
Women’s County 4BBB held at Pavenham Park on Monday 19th June 2023

In third place Anne Beckett

Runners Up with 45 points (Pavenham Park) and
Winners with 47 points Lesley Ann Pullen competing in the
Lecy Robinson and Nicki Sharon Payne (Aspley
Partington and Tina Ansell- 4BBB from Aylesbury Vale
Croft with 45 points from Guise) with 41 points on Golf Club married Mike Lee
Carter from Cainhoe Wood
Cainhoe Wood Golf Club. countback the weekend prior and was
Golf Club.
presented with flowers.

Women’s Seniors County Championship held at Bedfordshire Golf Club on Monday 26th
June 2023

Overall Gross Winner Sue
Caley – Aspley Guise and
Woburn Sands Golf Club.
Runner Up Gross - Shirley
Darrah – Aspley Guise and
Woburn Sands Golf Club.
Third place Gross – Ali Nett Winner Wendy
Oakley – John O Gaunt Haslam – Bedford and
Golf Club. County Golf Club.

Runner Up Nett – Third place Nett Jo Bond Trophy Prize

Yvonne Richards Aspley Richardson Colmworth Winner – Fran Eyre Lanaway Putter Winners – Best team
Guise and Woburn Sands and North Beds Golf Bedfordshire Golf Club score – Aspley Guise and Woburn Sands
Golf Club. Club. Golf Club

All Ladies Competitions can be found on the website. They are great
fun and great value with the £40 entry fee including a bacon roll and
coffee on arrival, golf at fabulous courses and a two course dinner.
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County First Team News.
The County 1st team gathered at Bedford and County for a bit of team bonding , lunch and a match vs the mens scratch team
ahead of next week’s county match days in Norfolk. Holly Reddick, ex tour pro and former Bedfordshire team player came
along with her daughter Rose (next generation Bedfordshire) for Q&A and nails! Many thanks to her for a fabulous insight
into the game, strategy , tactics and mindset. We also gave out the new county kit and as it was Sue’s birthday we had a cake
courtesy of Nicky Westgate and enjoyed a fabulous buffet by James Bolton , club caterer. The match was preceded by a
putting challenge set by Caitlin which Annabel, Sue and Jolie also took part in. 3 USA college scholars went off first in the
form of Fin Cummings, Caitlin Thomas and Jolie Wong, all hitting the ball prodigious distances. Fin came out ahead in both
matches but the girls pushed him hard! Next up a fourball with Sue Caley and Annabel individually taking on Elliot Smith
and Ross Hamilton. I believe the matches all went to the last green. My personal thanks to the men for giving the team some
tough opposition ahead of the county matches next week. Scratch golfers on their home course were always going to be a
challenge and just to add a bit of a test I made our team go off the yellow tees. The team is ready for Wensum Valley. Sue
helped finish the day by sharing the rest of the cake with the men who thoroughly enjoyed joining in the birthday celebration.

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LADIES 36 Hole Stroke Play SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

Championship
Bedfordshire Golf Club
Brampton Park Golf Club, Cambs
Tuesday 18th July 2023
Thursday 7th September 2023
Closing Date for entries 5th July 2023.
Scratch and Handicap prizes .Closing Date
You can enter via the BCGL website. Full
for entries 10th August 2023.
details, entry form and competition rules
Entry form online at are also at:
www.englandgolf.org/women-regional-
www:englandgolf.org/womens-regional-events
events
or contact Kim Burnage on
Contact Sheila Withams kim.burnage@gmail.com

sheila.withams@me.com

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NEWS FROM OUR CLUBS Aspley Guise and Woburn Sands Golf Club
England Golf Union Race to English Senior Women’s Stroke Play Championship,
Woodhall Spa 20-22 June 2023
Ladies Captain, Sharon Payne, Congratulations to Sue Caley who took part in this event
qualified for the Regional round held at Preston Golf Club, Lancashire. Some 70 players
of this event held at Burton on participated. After 2 rounds Sue made the cut and a 3rd
Trent on Sunday 18th June. In a days play. She finished 25th overall with a gross 240
field of 69 qualifiers, Sharon strokes. The winner was Catherine Rawthore, Sale GC,
finished on 31 pts, just 4 pts off with a 3 under 216. Sue finished 10th overall in her age
qualifying for the next round. group, but 5th Welsh women. Sue on the far right.
Well done Sharon, a more than
creditable performance.
Beds & County Ladies
Open, Thursday 15th June
Sue Simpkins, Heather
Knox, Carolyn Lines and
Liz Webster (South Beds)
won the Beds & County
Ladies Open, with a
massive 101 pts. Thanks to
Ladies County 4BBB, Monday 19th Beds & County Ladies for a Wellingborough Ladies Open, Thursday 15th June
June 3rd place finish for Ladies very warm welcome and Another very enjoyable day at Wellingborough. Our
Captain Sharon Payne and her partner super event. successful team with 89 pts was Sylvia Evans, Chris Levaggi,
Anne Beckett (Pavenham Park), 41pts, Carole Sainsbury and Jane Drake.
pipping Joan Hosker and Powatti
Simper (AG&WS) on countback.
Club Competitions
Centenary Cup, Tuesday 13th June
A great win for Sue Simpkins with
38pts. Runner up Heather Knox.
Aggregate June Medal & Brenda
Baker Congratulations Gill Herd
with a Nett 68, second Sharon Payne
69, and third Christine Knight 71.
Friendly Match, Thursday 22nd
June -Playing on the Dukes Course,
the Ladies drew against Woburn.

From Bedford and County Golf Club

Congratulations to Julie 23 ladies took part in the EG Trust
Sargeant who achieved a Stableford Qualifying Rounds on 13th
hole in one on our 2nd hole and 17th June. Many congratulations to
Rosie Wallace, the highest scorer of
Division 1 (Handicap Index of 20.4 and
below) and to Jackie Smith, the highest
scorer of Division 2 (Handicap Index of
20.5 - 36.4). Their incredible aggregate
score of 87 points will be put forward to
England Golf as a possible entry to the
National Finals which will be held on
15th August 2023 at Kings Norton Golf
Club – fingers crossed girls.
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More news from Bedford and County Golf Club
Wonderful weather was just what Debbie Newnham-Davies hoped for when planning
her Ladies Captain’s weekend. As usual Saturday would see a mixed event with 24
teams taking part – the event would also see the winners qualify for the new National
Ping Mixed competition. Scores were excellent with 3 pairs coming in with 43
points. Commiserations to Paula Foot and Robert Costello who were beaten on
countback but congratulations, and good luck in your next round, go to Pat Anderson
and Neil Hodgkins.
Ladies Captains' Day would see the weather forecast looking
set fair and indeed many umbrellas were raised for shade. Our
greenstaff team had set the course up brilliantly, with a few
devilish holes to challenge entrants’ putting strategy!! These,
with nearest the pins and nearest the line, provided challenges a
plenty. Entrants were welcomed everyone at a well-stocked
Half-Way House, offering delicious cakes, baked by some of
our lovely Ladies, as well as ice creams and drinks a
plenty. The theme - Re-use, Recycle, Re-Purpose was
embraced by everyone. We saw PJ’s re-purposed for golf, past
Captain's Day outfits re-cycled, wheelie shopping and sack
barrow golf trolleys, some amazing visors sporting crisp packet
flowers (could start a new fashion) and skorts made many
different materials including curtains, coffee bags, orange
recycling bags and compost sacks. Oh, and a recycled Parrot
costume. Why not?!
Winner of the Captains Challenge was Anne Coates - most
ingenious recycler for saving the planet while creating haute
couture golf wear with coffee pods. Look out for her at British
Fashion Week next year!
Golf prize winners on the day were Gill Westgate, Pauline
Hulance and Sarah Conroy.
After golf everyone enjoyed Pimms at the starters hut, with a
putting competition and a chipping competition raising £115
for the junior section. Overall the day made £450 for the Ladies
Captains' charity FACES. Both golfers and helpers enjoyed a
fabulous meal courtesy of James, Nicky and the team.
A warm and very breezy Sunday afternoon, would see 28 ladies
play for the prestigious Mollie Barcock Trophy. With Captain
Lloyd Wardall unable to do the honours and start the ladies his
Vice Captain David Toes kindly stepped in. He also produced
some very welcome elderflower cordial on arrival at the Terrace,
expertly handed out the cakes Lloyd had organised, and was then
on hand for the prize presentation. Paula Foot was runner up with
38 points, and also recipient of the Granny Cup, but the Mollie
Barcock Trophy went to Bev Law with 40 points.

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Bedford and County Golf Club
Bedford & County introduced a 4-month Associate Scheme in
March this year for ladies new or returning to golf and were
delighted to hold our first ‘Women on Par’ event on Friday 2nd
June, three months into this initiative. Having received the
‘Women on Par’ pack from England Golf we delivered a 10-hole
short course blue tees Texas Scramble. It was a lot of fun, an ideal
format for ladies new to golf, and back in the clubhouse we all
enjoyed a well-deserved Gin and Tonic, kindly donated by the
Slingsby team, or a glass of Prosecco. What better way to round
the evening off.
Monday 26th June would see the last event in the Scheme for 2023
with another fun Texas scramble. There were prizes of course ….
and drinks. Everyone had a great evening and our winners were
Gina, Rosie and Tara - but actually everyone was a winner as it
was a great finale to a great scheme. Well done everyone.

Bedford & County welcomed 76 players to their ladies Summer

Open on a glorious hot day where the halfway ice cream was not
just a treat but a necessity! An eagle on the 8th hole was the
highlight of the day for one of our visitors while number 13
turned out to be very lucky for Joanne Hilliard from Cambridge
Country club as this number held a nice return visit to Bedford
& County for her and 3 others to enjoy in the future, with a bottle
of prosecco to greet them after the game. With lots of companies
visiting the club for the day with ladies clothing to purchase it
was a great day out for our guests. The winning team had a
fantastic 104 points – 20 points better than the par for the day!
Congratulations go to Susan Simpkins, Heather Knox, Carolyn
Lines from Aspley Guise and Liz Godfrey from South Beds. The
raffle on the day and the draw for the fourball raised £530 for
local charity - FACES (Family and Children’s Early Help
Services) Ladies Captain Debbie Newnham Davies’ chosen
charity for her year. Many thanks to all the helpers on the day.
It was noted by our visitors how many men were on hand to help
on the day – thanks boys.

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More news from our Clubs Bedfordshire Golf Club

It was a very busy month for us in holding 4 championships namely,
'The Race to Woodhall Spa', County Seniors, our Club's and
Women's championships.
On Sunday 4th June we were very proud to hold the Area Final
for the England Golf 'The Race To Woodhall Spa', with competitors
coming from as far away as Princes Golf Club in Kent. With 60
competitors (both Men and Women), they were competing to be in the top 10% to go onto the Final weekend at
Woodhall Spa in August. The Feedback from the golfers and England Golf commented on how hospitable our
club was and what great condition our Stagsden course was in. They especially enjoyed our terrace overlooking
the golf course! We would like to thank all our volunteer welcome hosts and starters, who showed off the club in
such a professional and positive way.’
27th June - Women's 36 Hole Championship
A fantastic day was had, a lovely celebration of Women’s golf. The weather was ideal and the course, as always, was
in fabulous condition. A scrumptious BBQ with Pimms was served before the results were announced. Congratulations
to all winners and it was lovely that both trophy donors namely, Jean Savill and Sam Turnbull, were present to present
the trophy to the winners.
Club Champion 2023 – (Best Gross over 36 holes)
Winner – Gross 152 – Sally Shayler
Savill Salver, Silver Division
(Best Nett over 36 holes, handicap 24 and under)
Winner – Nett 138 – Fran Eyre
Savill Salver, Bronze Division
(Best Nett over 36 holes, handicap 25-40)
Winner – Nett 147 – Sue Marsh
Millennium Trophy
(Best Nett over 18 holes, includes Round 1 of the 36-hole championship)
Winner – Nett 67 – Elna Ball
Over 70’s 9 Hole – (Best Nett over 9 holes)
Winner – Nett 34 – Susan Hancock

News from Cainhoe Wood Golf Course

On Saturday 10th of June Cainhoe Wood Ladies Captain Lecy

Robinson held her Captains day in aid of Sports Connection
foundation, a wonderful charity located in Peterborough that
looks to inspire children and young people through sports.
There was a fantastic turn out and the weather was glorious. The
team were joined on the day by former world trick shot
champion Geoff Swain and BT sports pundit and ex
Arsenal/West Ham/England football player Nigel Winterburn.
The day began with a demonstration from Geoff Swain on the
Castle course’s first tee, which was an amazing display of
skill, and great fun. Players then completed 18 holes of golf, had
a barbecue and we held a raffle and auction. Thanks to all those
attended and to the wonderful Cainhoe Ladies commitee who
helped Lecy pull it all together. The day was a fantastic success
and won by a team of Cainhoe ladies. So far funds have reached
over £8000 and still rising for SCF kids! The funds raised will
enable the charity to complete the sporting wishes for terminally
ill children. Further info on the charity can be found on their
website https://www.scfchildrenscharity.org.uk

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More news from our Clubs John O’ Gaunt Golf Club- 75th Anniversary
What a week, for John O’ Gaunt
It’s fantastic to celebrate something positive and it’s not every day you have a 75th Anniversary week. The week was full of
golfing competitions. On Tuesday 20th June we had the Senior Rex Cleaver Championship Trophy. Our leading lady was
Christine Ellis who come 4th with a net 71, well done.
Next event for all was the Green Keepers revenge, absolutely fantastic fun. It did feel like crazy on a big scale. This was
open to all members with our leading lady being Pauline Aubigne who finished 3rd with a fantastic score of 40 points.
On the Thursday 22nd June we had the Ladies Charity Cup With Lesley May winning with a great score of 39 point.
Following on we had our prestigious event the Sir Malcom Stewart Cup There was a large field of 43 pairs taking part in
this Foursomes event. The Winners were Jenny Edwards and Chris Dennis on 36 Points,
Also at this event every year a birthday cake is cut to celebrate the club. This year the cake was cut by Club captain Mike
Tipper and Lady Captain Lorna Jerome.
The final competition of the week was the Past Captain event, with Sylvia Showan coming first with a great score of 41
points.
Finally well done to everyone for taking part, and making the week a fantastic success and roll on the next celebrations.

Sir Malcom Stewart Cup Pauline receiving her Lesley May with the
Winners Jenny Edwards and Cutting the Cake. prize for the Greenkeepers Ladies Charity Cup.
Chris Dennis. revenge.

Sylvia Showan – winner of the Past Captain’s

Competition – the last event of the 75th
Anniversary Week. The Past Lady Captains of John O’ Gaunt

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John O’ Gaunt Golf Club – 75th Anniversary

Happy Birthday to
Us and what a Party
we had. Dodgems,
side shows, 2 live
bands, a hog roast,
an ice cream van,
plenty of liquid
refreshment and, of
course, the Birthday
cake….all kicked
off in style with
truly jaw-dropping
spectacular
aerobatic display to
the some 600
members and their
families.
Oh some golf was
played too .A
fantastic way to sign
off the first 75 years
of John O’Gaunt
Golf Club.
News from The Millbrook Golf Club

On 7th June, Val Freed and Sandra Gallacher won the Australian Spoons
qualifier and Val Freed managed a her first hole in one on the 10th hole which
scored 5 points!!!
On Saturday 10th June we had Captain vs Vice Captain match which was pairs
match play representing either the Captain or Vice Captain. For the Ladies
Alison Gaulton, Helen Masters and Francesca Tate took part and the winner
was the Captain. It was a great day and very well supported by the
club. Pictured is the Captain and Vice Captain team on the first tee:
On the 14th June Val Freed and Pauline Henninger won the Coronation
Foursomes qualifier and on the 17th June Sandra Gallacher and Tom Noble
won the Ping Mixed Betterball qualifier. Val Freed – First Hole in One
Sunday 23rd June we played our Sally Hollingworth Major trophy competition
which this year was played with a team of 1 lady and 2 men with all scores to
count. It was quite a hot day so we were glad to get in the club house afterwards
for a cold drink. Everybody enjoyed the day and the winners were – Sandra
Gallacher, Tom Noble and Stuart Jennnings, 2nd Monica Miles Stanley, Rob
Impey and Danny Lang, 3rd was Helen and Paul Masters and John
McLoughlin.
We are also pleased to say we have had a more lady members join us which is
great news and the feedback is they are really enjoying the course which is
looking superb at the moment.
Captain vs Vice Captain match.

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News from Mowsbury Golf Club
Mowsbury Ladies have had a busy month. Starting with an away day at The Meridian
Golf Course in Toft Cambridgeshire. The format was a team Stableford and although
some holes proved a challenge, especially the one named “Doubleback” a thoroughly
enjoyable day was had by all.
The Ping 4BBB was won by Karen Heaume and Elaine Barrows with a score of 37.
The Midweek Medal Division I was won by Marina Allen with a net 76.
Division 2 was won by Karen Heaume with a net 73
The Carol Ash Trophy was won by Karen Heaume with a net 67.
The Weekend Medal was won by Karen Heaume with a net 79.
These results show that we have one player playing really well at present. Well done
Karen.
We then finished with Captains Day. Thanks to our Club Captain Paddy Carrol and
his army of helpers for making this such a success, on what was an extremely hot day
for golf.
Results from the day:-
Past Captains winner was Anne McGregor with a net 72
Mayors Cup winner was Alicia Hawking with a net 76 Elaine Barrows winning nearest
Lady Captains Cup winner was Anne McGregor with a net 72 the pin on the 9th hole in our
Longest Drive was won by Sarah Hogg Captains Day Competition.
Nearest the pins were won by hole 5 Kim Hawking, hole 9 Elaine Barrows,
hole 11 Marina Allen and hole 17 Denise Michelin.
Congratulations to all the winners.
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News from Pavenham Park Golf Club
Pavenham has recently held its annual Wildflower
Trophy Team event - which was great fun. A Past
Lady Captain Ruth Bower was the instigator of this
competition and even though she now lives in
Cornwall, she kindly sends up a contribution to treat
all of the ladies - which is so very generous
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PAVENHAM PARK LADIES CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP 24th & 25th JUNE
2023
Many thanks to all the ladies who entered our
Championship weekend on what turned out to be one of
the hottest so far this year. The course was in a great
condition and a close battle for the Gross Championship
between 2 hot favourites - Anne Beckett & June
Russell. Anne took a 2 shot lead on Saturday - but June
came fighting back on Sunday with some red hot putting
- enabling her to just pip Anne at the post to become the
2023 Gross Champion. The Nett was also a close finish
- Anne leading the way with this on Saturday,
unfortunately being pipped at the post on Sunday by Sue
Long. Nearest the pin on Saturday was Elva. Nearest
the pin in 2 on Sunday was Morag. The longest Drive
on both days (well and just being plain greedy!!) was
June. Many thanks to Zak, Lee, Victoria & Imogen &
all of the team for treating the ladies to a memorable
weekend, from the car parking, cards ready, cold drinks
on & off the course - Tee Announcements (it was like
Augusta), and everyone who came up to support our
championship. It did make us all feel very special
on a fantastic weekend.