GLCGS Results & REPORTS 2024
THE GLCGS AGM at BAWA, FILTON ON MONDAY, 19TH FEBRUARY 2024
GLCGS NEW CAPTAIN'S MEETING AT THORNBURY GC ON MONDAY 18TH MARCH 2024
Twelve of us met at Thornbury Golf Centre, 8 new Lady Captains and 4 past Captains. I had decided the Friday before that the course was too soggy to play on and made alternative plans.
After an introduction to each other we enjoyed pre-golf delicious, generously filled bacon and sausage baps with tea or coffee. Then we went onto the Driving Range to play a fun competition on the TRACKMAN. I chose the front 9 at Adare Manor in Ireland. This will be the next home venue for the Ryder Cup, in 2027. It was fantastic fun, you had to think and sometimes just laugh as we were playing a “virtual†course with no wind, rain or mud. Very strange given our weather conditions for the past several months. The ball was running to say the least and there were a couple of VERY good scores off the White tees. Let's just say that we are available should the European Captain need us! Later we had a Nearest the Pin competition on the par 3 7th hole at Pebble Beach. We each had three attempts off and three ladies got on the green. Some went down onto the beach, which sadly was out of bounds but looked appealing in the on-screen sunshine.
After a one course dinner we enjoyed more chat, had the presentation and I sold many items of clothing kit.
I had many emails and kind words afterwards saying that the ladies had enjoyed the event and felt encouraged to come to matches and events. This was the idea of the day, to show that we have fun and are inclusive.
Winners : Hidden partners 9 hole competition.
1st place Sharon Crawford (Long Ashton) and Jackie Pask (Thornbury)
2nd place Chrissie Savage (Bristol & Clifton) and Michelle Craker (Cotswold Edge)
Nearest the Pin : Karen Alexander (Forest Hills) a fantastic 16 ft from the pin.
Prizes donated by Simon Craker.
Thankyou to all of the ladies for coming and to the Thornbury Ladies, Jackie Jackson, Jackie Pask and Jenny Dennis for your help around the clubhouse
Michelle Craker 2024 Captain
GLCGS COMMITTEE AWAY DAY AT TEWKESBURY PARK GC ON 12TH APRIL 2024
After several,days of phone calls and will we/won't we discussions the rain stopped and the sun shone for us at Tewkesbury Park GC
15 ladies arrived and most of us had not played golf for several months due to our courses being closed and no no buggies.
As usual, friends reunited and we set off for - as most said - a walk to try and play some golf.
The course played remarkably well and most ladies managed 18 holes.
The meal afterwards was very good and welcome as we were all hungry.
Two ladies tied for first place in the Stableford competition,On count back Jane Barrett won with 31 points and Michelle Craker came second. Amazing amount of points given the conditions Congratulations and ‘well done' to both of you and well done to everyone for playing.
Val Bland, Past Captain
GLCGS SPRING BOWMAKER AT FOREST HILLS GC ON 29TH APRIL
57 Present and Past Lady Captains signed up to play in our first event of the year.
After the wettest winter on record, I hoped for better weather on Monday but unfortunately it was not to be. The ladies were battered by very strong winds and the last few teams out got very wet. Still, this did not prevent the ladies saying they enjoyed playing the course which was in superb condition.
We were given a warm welcome in the clubhouse from the staff at Forest Hills and excellent food after play added to the atmosphere and enjoyment. The weather did influence the scores however All were very close.
1st place Jane Barrett Cots Edge,Sue Trewin Brickie,Barbara Smyth Cleeve 71 points
2nd place Laura Barnett,Jenny Fisher,Rachel Hill..Kendleshire. 67 points
3rd place Pam Dukes,Ellie Teasdale Ross GC Debbie Griffiths SHGC…66 points on countback.
NtPs 8 th Jose Wilson, Ross, 14th Laura Barnett, Kendleshire, 17th Debbie Griffiths SHGC
Guess the price of the Hampers (winners Sue Chance SHGC and Lizzie Claridge BCGC) raised £165 for Gloucestershire Girls Golf
Val Bland Past Captain
RESULTS
1 Jane Barrett Sue Trewin Barbara Smyth 71
2 Laura Barnett Jenny Fisher Rachel Hill 67
3 Michelle Craker Susie Tolson Heather Earl 66
Pam Duke Debbie Griffiths Ellie Teasdale 66
Carolyn Thompson Sefton Hooton Carol Lane 66
6 Helen Kirby Kath Thorne Lynn Rutter 63
7 Gill Smith Lynn Lavender Alison Coombs 62
Christine Dooley Rosie Williams Sue Bull 62
9 Carole Weeks Sue Rees Susie Unwin 60
10 Deborah Davies Lynn Relph Jill Wargen 59
Ann Sedman Yvonne West Marilyn Slater 59
Roz Morris Jenny Bryer Bunty Purbrick 59
13 Val Bland Deb Hill Jackie Watson 58
14 Kate Williams Ruth Hughes Debbie Casling 56
15 Josie Wilson Sally Lawrence Hazel Day 55
Celia Watkinson Pam Redgers Jane Malone 55
17 Sue Chance Mary Sullivan Lynn Jones 54
18 Sarah Nannestad Gwen Knight Steph Hopes 49
19 Pauline Brown Alexis Hill Lizzie Claridge 4
GLCGS V OXFORDSHIRE PAST CAPTAINS AT LILLEY BROOK GC ON 29TH MAY 2024
GLCGS were pleased to welcome Oxfordshire Past Captains to Lilley Brook Golf Club on May 29th.
Thankfully the forecast changed and the thunderstorms stayed away, we just had a very brief shower, and some of us even took our jumpers off at times!
The course was in great condition but the hills were pretty tiring! We were glad to get into the clubhouse for a rest and good meal of Hunter's Chicken or Brie and Cranberry Quiche, which seemed to go down very well.
Thanks to all of the ladies for being so brilliant with communication beforehand and for a sterling job on the course. It is all for fun of course, but I am delighted to report a 5-3 victory for us in my first match at the helm.
Special thanks to Moya Kitchen and Jenny Clink for coming to welcome us and to make sure that everything was satisfactory throughout the day. Very kind and very much appreciated.
I can't thank the Club enough for a very well-organised day, admin to caterers to the green staff. Well done GLCGS, here's to many more happy times together.
Michelle Craker Captain 2024
glcgs summer meeting - cotswold edge gc, tuesday 11th june 2024
34 ladies were greeted by the 2024 Captain, Michelle Craker and her team of helpers of which some had travelled from as far as Essex!
After a late breakfast snack of bacon rolls and refreshments starter Simon set us all on our way on a course that was in great condition and no-one was more pleased than me to have a green flag waved at my drive on the 11th?
The halfway house visited by all gave players Pimms, fruit and chocolate!! It was interesting to watch the drives after this lot!
Following our rounds we were treated to a lovely Lasagne and salad polished off by a delicious Cheesecake and then to presentation.
Michelle would like to add a very big thank you Cotswold Edge Golf Club for the generosity with the green fee and the lovely food. To helpers Simon Craker (Starter), Sue and Martin from Essex for help on the raffle, halfway house and photographs not only on the day but leading up too.
John Barrett for outstanding help marshalling on the 11th, pretty chilly at times! Club Captain Derek and past Captain Ian for donations of food, water and Gin!!
Our brilliant Vice-Captain Debbie Casling for the superb organisation, results calculations and support. Next year we look forward to this event at Brickhampton Court GC on 5th June.
Lastly to all of the ladies who took part, thank you for helping me to have such a fantastic and memorable day.
The Captains Salver - Carolyn Thompson (Forest Hills) G86
The Chamberlain Cup - Jane Barrett (Cotswold Edge) N63
Summer Bowl (Consolation Stableford) - Jenny Garland (The Kendleshire) 37pts
Bennion Trophy (Past Society Captains Only) - Jane Barrett (Cotswold Edge) N63
Division 1 Prizes
Gross - Heather Earl (The Kendleshire) c/b G91
Nett - Hazel Day (Lilley Brook) N70
Stableford - Jacky Watson (The Kendleshire) 36pts
Division 2 Prizes
Gross - Helen Grove (Henbury) c/b G107
Nett - Mary Brealey (Cotswold Edge) N77
Stableford - Sarah Nannestad (X Westonbirt) 30pts
Nearest the Pins
Div 1 - Mena Terrell (Lilley Brook) 11th Hole
Div 2 - Helen Grove (Henbury) 16th Hole
Carolyn Thompson, Forest Hills GC Jane Barrett, Cotswold Edge GC Jenny Garland, The Kendleshire
Jane Barrett, Cotswold Edge GC Jacky Watson,The Kendleshire Heather Earl, The Kendleshire Hazel Day Lilley Brook GC
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Helen Grove, Henbury GC Mary Brealey, Cotswold Edge GC Sarah Nannestead, ex Westonbirt GC Mena Terrell, Lilley Brook GC
GLCGS v dorset captains - knowle gc, tuesday, 25th june 2024
On a very warm day the Captains hosted Dorset Past Captains at Knowle Golf Club. Dorset could only bring 14 ladies so we played 7 matches. We had a social 4-ball of Gloucestershire ladies at the end of the field.
It was an extremely hot day, such a change from all of those hundreds of days' rain we had in the winter/ spring! The course was in fantastic condition and off we went after lovely bacon or egg rolls and tea or coffee.
Many matches were nip and tuck and I am thrilled to say that we have another victory under our belt, 4.5 to 2.5. One match was halved after one of our ladies was injured on the course. Thankfully she is making a good recovery so far.
We had a super summery meal of salmon followed by strawberries, although the vegetable curry was a bit warmer!
I can't thank Knowle enough. The admin, organisation, food and bar were all exemplary and we were not charged a Green Fee. An amazing day for £20.
Many thanks to all who played. And to Dorset ladies who were very friendly and very kind.
Michelle Craker
Captain 2024
In the absence of a team photo I attach a photo of myself with Caley McGinty, Knowle's superstar young lady who has just turned professional.
Good luck Caley and thank you for your time.
GLCGS V GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY VETS AT CIRENCESTER GC ON FRIDAY 19TH JULY 2024
Another extremely hot day for our GLCGS match!
Cirencester Golf Club gave us a great welcome and the course was in excellent condition. The caterers looked after us extremely well and we enjoyed a lovely meal later on.
We reconnected with old friends for this match, most of us wear hats for both teams! All matches were played in a friendly spirit with some fun banter.
Despite giving shots in each of the matches, and the Vets fighting hard, I am absolutely thrilled to say that we won all 8, thus winning the Lorna Sparkes Rosebowl outright.
Lorna was delighted to present the trophy, having recovered from being overcome by the heat earlier on.
What a great day!! I am absolutely buzzing and so proud of our ladies. Well done everyone.
Michelle. Captain 2024.
GWENT PAST CAPTAINS v GLCGS AT MONMOUTH GC ON MONDAY 29TH JULY 2024
We played on hilly Monmouth Golf Club against a Gwent team who had booked the majority of the buggies. I must admit that I had forgotten just how hilly the course was. Thank you so much to the 16 intrepid ladies who took part for us.
Our ladies put up a magnificent fight and we just lost out 4.5 to 3.5.
We had super food and good company, for £25 it was a bargain! Despite the heat.
Mustn't grumble, it wasn't raining!!
Michelle Craker, Captain 2024.
Autumn Fun Day AT THE BRISTOL GC ON MONDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2024
30 ladies arrived at The Bristol GC for a 'three scores to count' bowmaker competiton in rain and fog through difficult travelling conditions. Thankfully by our first tee time at11am the rain had stopped and ladies completed 18 holes in very warm humid conditions. The course drained well,and by mid-morning there was no real evidence of the overnight rain. Again a wonderful bunch of ladies and committee played to ensure the day was fun and enjoyable.
The post-match meal served at end of play was very welcoming and enjoyed by all.
Prize vouchers were given out by Past Captain Val Bland ably helped by Michelle Craker our 2024 Captain
Val thanked everyone for their support over the last three years. This was her final event to organise and she was now looking forward to a bit more 'me' time with husband,
Michelle presented Val with a beautiful orchid as a token of appreciation for all her efforts
PRIZES
Three ladies managed 2s and a small memento was given; Rachel Paul from The Bristol GC, Jane Barrett from Cotswold Edge GC and Jose Wilson from Ross on Wye GC
1st place with 72 points
Rachel Paul..The Bristol GC, Chris Park, Cirencester GC and Andrea White, Long Ashton GC
2nd place with 64 points
Barbara Smyth Cleeve Hill GC, Gilly Wood, Henbury GC and Muriel Telling, Cirencester GC.
3rd place on count back with 61 points
Carole Brooke, Long Ashton GC, Jackie Watson, The Kendleshire GC and Val Bland, Alexander Park GC
4th place also with 61 points
Carolyn Thompson, Forest Hills GC, Maria McNally, The Bristol GC and Michelle Craker, Cotswold Edge GC
1st place team - Andrea, Chris and Rachel 2nd place team - Gilly, Barbara and Muriel 3rd place team - Val with Carole Brooks
4th place team - Michelle, Maria and Carolyn 2's winners - Rachel, Jose and Jane
glcgs v somerset past lady captains at shirehampton park gc on tuesday 17th september
A welcome notice had been put on the digital display screen by the exceptionally welcoming and helpful Shirehampton Park Golf Club - a great touch.
We were treated to a lovely sunny, late-summer's day albeit with a slight autumnal nip in the breeze, for a competitive but friendly match against the Somerset Past Lady Captains.
We enjoyed playing on the pretty tree-lined course and with some early autumnal colours showing it made for some visually striking holes. There were some pretty difficult holes too golf-wise!
The food and drink afterwards were good with excellent service by the staff.
I am pleased to report that we are back to our winning ways with a 6:2 result in our favour [🎉]
My thanks once again to all of the ladies who played and for the outstanding communication in advance of the match date.
Michelle Craker, Captain 2024
GLCGS v GGC at COTSWOLD EDGE GC on THURSDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
Well! What a relief it was to actually play the Trophy match versus the Gloucestershire Golf Captains (aka “The Menâ€).
After many calls between Match Organiser Clive, Captain Eric and myself we had all sorts of plans in place to try to get this done one way or another after the torrential rain we had experienced the last few days. I must thank the stalwart ladies who awaited decisions patiently and with loyalty. Terrific job as usual Ladies. Bravo.
On the day I woke to sun! Was I hallucinating?? But, we all got round 18 holes on a partly wet but pretty much ok course and had just two short showers. The thunder and lightning rumbled around but fortunately it skirted the course and we all got in safely.
We had so much fun with the Men, both on and off the course. Plenty of banter, lots at my expense (baconroll-gate) and the number of “course equalisation†shots the Ladies received. All in good spirit and by the noise level at dinner it sounded like we all enjoyed ourselves. Especially “3 puds Phil†who took full advantage of the very good steak pie and the chocolate brownie that Cotswold Edge had cooked for us. I think what I should add is IYKYK, as the youngsters say!
After the meal and speeches it was my pleasure (!) to graciously hand the trophy to Captain Eric Millard as the Men won the match 4.5 to 3.5 points. Congratulations Gents. Don't get too complacent, we will be fighting hard again next year at Brickhampton Court under the leadership of Debbie Casling.
Michelle Craker, Captain 2024
CHALLENGE MATCH - GLCGS V CHIPPING SODBURY LADIES ON WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER
Another dodgy-weather related fixture! Deluges on Monday and Tuesday had caused floods, road closures and golf course closures.
Jackie Berry (organiser for Chipping Sodbury ladies) and myself were in constant touch, eventually deciding that we would go with the Club decision as to whether or not the course was open. Cue an early morning alarm call and we were ON. No buggies understandably so we had to say goodbye to four ladies and play just seven legs.
The ladies were a cheerful bunch and off we went. Lots of matches were very close. In the end we halved the match with 3.5 points each. Nearest the pins were played for and won by Nam Griggs of Chipping Sodbury on the 4th and Lynn Relph of GLCGS on the 12th.
We enjoyed a chatty dinner and I told the customary end of season joke…not sure if that was enjoyed by all!
Thank you to all 28 ladies who played and of course to the four who couldn't but were very patient and understanding.
Last match of the season for me as Captain. It has been a fantastic year that I have really loved. Some great memories. Thank you all. Please support Debbie next year, I am sure it is going to a fun ride.
Michelle Craker, Captain 2024