News Articles 2009
GREAT PERFORMANCE BY RACHEL - 18 December 2009
Ladies European Tour Final Stage Qualifying School
La Manga, Murcia, Spain - December 2009
Congratulations to Rachel Drumond (Beaconsfield) who qualified for the Final Stage of the Ladies European Tour’s Qualifying School, which was held at La Manga in Spain. The Pre-Qualifying took place from Tuesday to Thursday 15th to 17th December and was immediately followed by the Final Stage, which was played over four rounds.
There were 166 players at this year’s Qualifying School targeting a place on the 2010 Ladies European Tour. Only 30 full cards were available at the end of the seven rounds (those players finishing in positions 31-50 can take a lower category of membership). Consistent with the LET’s international nature, the field contained players from 36 different countries. England led the way with 28 players, followed by Sweden with 19 representatives, France with 17 and 11 players from the USA.
At the Pre-Qualifying after 36 holes a cut was made with the leading 70 players and ties progressing to the final round of the Stage I Qualifying. The leading 46 players then qualified for Stage II Final Qualifying. Rachel had scores of 77, 76 & 73 to qualify in 40th= position.
The 40 qualifiers were joined by those who are exempt from Pre-Qualifying - there was a field of 84 competitors contesting the Final Qualifying stage over four rounds from Friday to Monday, 18th to 21st December. After three rounds a cut was made to the leading 50 players and ties, following which the order of exemption for the top 30 players was finalised on the last day.
Unfortunately Rachel missed the cut for the final day - with scores of 76, 76 & 78 she finished in 62nd position on +11. Well done however for this great performance by Rachel at her first attempt to qualify for the Ladies European Tour.
Full details of the scores in the Final Stage of the Qualifying School, visit:-
www.ladieseuropeantour.com
JUNIOR ELITE SQUAD TRAINING - 17 December 2009
Sunday 13th December at Mentmore Golf Club
On Sunday 13th December the Elite Junior Squad met at Mentmore GC for their county training. The day started with BB&O Academy Coach Noel Rousseau giving a talk on golf psychology which included participation from the girls.
Next Lucie Smith took the girls into the dance studio and gave them golf specific exercises, which included warm up, strength, endurance and flexibility work with exercise bands and gym balls. This session finished with a cool down and each girl received an exercise programme which is a six week plan to work on at home.
The day ended with a nutrition talk, a demonstration and tasting session including ideas for snacks to carry while playing.
The squad thoroughly enjoyed this informative session and had many laughs especially with the gym ball work.
For report & photos:- Click Here
USE OF DMD's IN EWGA MEDALS - 12 December 2009
EWGA have relaxed their ruling with regard to the use of Distance Measuring Devices. Below is the text of the statement that was issued by EWGA and appears on their website:-
Distance Measuring Devices in EWGA Events
At a recent meeting of the Golf Forum, the R&A and home unions (apart from the EGU) continued to oppose the use of distance measuring devices (DMDs) in their competitions.
At EWGA we are aware that the decision not to allow DMDs in all EWGA competitions has caused a number of problems, especially at club level.
We know that many clubs have already adopted a local rule to allow the use of DMDs in club competitions but their women have not been allowed to use the devices in EWGA medals.
EWGA has decided to allow the use of distance measuring devices in EWGA medals, Australian Spoons and the PING four ball better ball tournament at club level and where there is a local rule in place allowing the use of DMDs.
However, EWGA will continue not to allow DMDs for all regional* and national competitions and we continue to advise counties strongly not to allow the use of DMDs in their competitions.
The change will take effect from 1 January 2010.
Emma Lowe
Championship Manager
* This will include Medal Finals, regional and national finals of the Australian Spoons and the PING Plate and Grand finals
The BCLGA will continue to allow the use of DMDs in the county knockout competitions and Leagues. They will not be allowed in the County Championships or in County week.
RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE WEBSITE - 11 December 2009
The following have been uploaded onto the website:
(1). The Minutes from the Delegates' Meeting on 18th November. These can be found in the "Archive Articles" section - icon on the left column of each page.
(2). The date and details of the Ladies London Foursomes have been added to the list of Fixtures. The 2010 event will take place at The Berkshire from 19th to 21st March. This prestigious scratch matchplay event, formerly organised by the South East region, is now open to clubs that lie within a 45 mile radius of the centre of London.
The details and Entry Form have been sent to the Club Delegates for the Lady Captain / Secretary to complete - one pair is nominated to represent each club. The field is restricted to 64 pairs, the places to be filled by players with the lowest combined handicaps. The organisers use a website to check the distance of the clubs from Charing Cross WC1, the point from which the 45 mile radius is calculated. Any queries regarding entries to Sue McKeon:- suemckeon@hotmail.co.uk
CLOSING DATE COUNTY LUNCH - 11 December 2009
The Closing date for ticket Applications for the County Lunch is:-
Saturday 20th December.
The 34th BCLGA County Lunch is being held at Harewood Downs Golf Club on Thursday 14th January, 12.15 for 12.45pm. The tickets (cost £27.50) will be sold on a first come first served basis.
N.B. Please apply individually - one application form & one cheque per person.
To view/download a Poster giving details of the Menu:- Click Here
To dowload a Ticket Application Form:- Click Here
EWGA NEWSLETTER ITEMS - 7 December 2009
Below are items of news extracted from the latest issue of EWGA's monthly electronic newsletter:-
LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR QUALIFYING
Thirteen English Amateurs have entered the Ladies European Tour Qualifying School which starts at La Manga in Spain on Monday 14th December. Included in the list is Bucks player Rachel Drummond from Beaconsfield.
Best of luck to Rachel in her bid for a card on next year's European Tour. Rachel's progress can be followed on:- www.ladieseuropeantour.com
SENIORS NEWS
The handicap Divisions have been abandoned for the English Seniors' Close and Strokeplay Championships for 2010 - all competitors will play in one field. There will still be handicap Divisions in the Regional events.
The Senior Women's Regional Tournaments are 36 hole events held over two days and are open to any ladies over 50 with a handicap of 20 or better. Details of the four Regional events are:
- Midlands: Thursday/Friday, 8 - 9 July at Walmley G.C., Warwicks.
- Southern: Wednesday/Thursday, 11 - 12 August at South Winchester G.C., Hants.
- Northern: Thursday/Friday, 2 - 3 September at Warrington G.C., Cheshire
- Brenda KIng Foursomes: Wednesday/Thursday, 29 - 30 September at Gainsborough, Lincs.
N.B. There is no limit to the number of tournaments a player may enter. On-line entry via the EWGA website will be available from February:- www.englishwomensgolf.org
JUNIOR NEWS
It's official! Girls' golf is getting better and that is reflected in the new handicap limits for the English U15 & U13 Championships. From next year the limit for entry to the U15's will be 18.4 (previously 20.4) while the limit for the U13's will be 20.4 (formerly 24.4). The Championships will be played at Market Rasen, Lincs., from 27th to 29th July.
There is a new look for the Englsh Girls' (Under 18) Campionships. The 2010 Championships will trial a new format when it changes to a 72-hole strokeplay competition. Traditionally it was played over 5 days and consisted of two rounds of strokeplay qualifying, followed by matchplay in two flights. Next year's Championships at Seacroft, Lincs, will be played over 3 days from 27th July. The entire field will play 18 holes on each of the first two days before a cut is made for the final day's 36 holes. The change reflects the growing interest in strokeplay among young players, many of whom are planning careers in professional golf. The U15 & U13 Championships have been strokeplay events for the last 4 years.
JUNIOR CAPTAINS FOR 2010 - 6 December 2009
Joint Junior Captains for 2010:-
From left: Zoe Fitz-Costa (Beaconsfield) & Emily Marler (Hazlemere)
At the Junior Autumn Meeting the County Captain, Sue Beresford, announced that there would be Joint Junior Captains for 2010. Zoe Fitz-Costa from Beaconsfield has been the Junior Captain throughout this year but as from 1st January the role will be shared by Zoe and Emily Marler from Hazlemere.
Congratulations to the girls on their appointment, and best of luck to them and the whole of the Junior Section for the forthcoming season.
2010 FIXTURE LISTS - 5 December 2009
The Fixture List and Junior Fixture Lists for 2010 are available on the website giving dates and details of all events for the forthcoming year. Please note that the lists are continually updated as and when new information becomes available.
The Closing Date for entries is given where known and the Entry Forms and Rules for the knockout competitions and meetings will be uploaded in the near future.
BCLGA COUNTY LUNCH DETAILS - 5 November 2009
The 34th BCLGA County Lunch is being held at Harewood Downs Golf Club on Thursday 14th January, 12.15 for 12.45pm. The tickets (cost £27.50) will be sold on a first come first served basis. The Closing date for ticket Applications is:- Saturday 20th December.
N.B. Please apply individually - one application form & one cheque per person.
To view/download a Poster giving details of the Menu:- Click Here
To dowload a Ticket Application Form:- Click Here
REPORT OF BCLGA ANNUAL MEETING - 4 November 2009
The BCLGA Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday 28th October at Harleyford Golf Club. The members of the Executive gave their reports of the events of the past twelve months. The Minutes of the Meeting will be posted on the website as soon as they are available.
The Treasurer presented the Accounts for the year and those of the Junior section. The sum of £3800 has been raised during the year for the Captain's Charity, te Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust.
Thanks were given to the retiring members of the Executive: Jen Marshall (County President), Veronica Boulter (Second Team Captain), Wendy Smith (Seniors' Captain) and Carole Weir (County Training Officer). Their respective positions have been filled by Margaret Maisey, Cathy Armstrong, Pat Milliner and Anne Bridges. Sue Lee has taken the role of Vice Captain and Debbie Fitz-Costa has joined the Executive as County Junior Organiser. A full list of the new Executive and Junior Committee can be found in the two "Contact Lists" (icons along the top tool bar).
The trophies were presented to the winners - a full Roll of Honour for 2009 can be found in the "Competition Winners" section (icon on the top tool bar). Rachel Drummond and Vicki Harris (both Beaconsfield) were presented with their County Colours.
HAREWOOD WIN INTER-CLUB FOURSOMES - 16 October 2009
Well done to the team from Harewood Downs which included the County Captain Sue Beresford, on winning the Interclub Foursomes. The end of season event was held at Gerrards Cross Golf Club on Thursday 15th October. The Harewood team had an aggregate score of 146.5 to beat the team from Buckingham by 1.
For the full results, a report anfd photos please:- Click Here
SUMMER LEAGUE WINNERS - 12 October 2009
All the matches in the Summer Leagues have now been played. Well done to Ellesborough on winning the double, both the Winter and Summer Leagues.
Congratulations to all the clubs who have won their Divisions in the Summer Leagues:-
Scratch:
Premier - Ellesborough
Division 2 - Lambourne
Division 3 - Wavendon
Division 4: Wexham Park
Bronze:
Division 1 - Hazlemere
Division 2 - Buckingham
Division 3 - Burnham Beeches
Division 4 - Flackwell Heath
Division 5 - Whiteleaf
For all the Results and the full League Tables:- Click Here
SENIORS WIN INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE - 11 October 2009
Bucks have won this year's Inter-County League, a series of matches between the five counties of our old South East Division. Having won all but one of their matches Bucks topped the table with three points. Berks, Herts and Oxon followed with 2 points with Hants on 1 point.
Well done to Wendy Smith, the Seniors' Captain, and all those who played in the four League matches. This win follows the success of the Seniors in the Inter-County South East Team Championships in September. A very good season for the Bucks Seniors.
For the League table and full results:- Click Here
ELLESBOROUGH DOMINATE FINALS - 5 October 2009
The finals of the Knockout Competitions took place during September - three of the four trophies were won by members of Ellesborough. Well done to all the players on making it through to the finals, and and especially to the winners:
- Tasha Gough (Ellesborough) who beat Gillian Kinnear (Gerrards Cross) in the Champion of Champions' final which was held at Harleyford on Saturday 19th September
- Lois Shoosmith (Ellesborough) on her victory over Sarah Hocking (Harleyford) in the final of the Challenge Cup on Monday 21st September at Gerrards Cross
- Rosemary Mitchell (Lambourne) who won the first ever final of the Rose Bowl at Beaconsfield against Julie Butterworh (Harewood Downs) on Wednesday 16th September.
- Jo Wells & Angela French (Ellesborough) who beat Diane Wilson & Kathryn Connolly (Denham) in the final of the second new summer competition, the Summer Greensomes, played on Wednesday 30th September at Lambourne.
N.B.
For full results of all the Summer Knockout Competitions go to the "Competitions - Knockouts" Section.
For a report and photos of all the Summer Knockout Competition finals:- Click Here
ZOE & EMILY 2nd IN REGIONAL FOURSOMES - 30 September 2009
Well done to Zoe Fitz-Costa and Emily Marler on their second place in the 36 hole Midlands South Regional Foursomes competition held on Wednesday 23rd Septermber.
For a report and results:- Click Here
WINTER COMPETITIONS 2009-2010 - 30 September 2009
The Winter League and Winter Foursomes knockout competitions start on 1st October. The League Results Table and Foursomes Draw, plus the Rules for these competitions, can be found in the "Competitions" sections.
BUCKS WIN SENIORS' TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - 29 September 2009
The Bucks Team with their trophy:-
From left: Christine Watson, Anne Bridges, Cathy Armstrong & Carole Weir
Well done to the Bucks Seniors' team on their great victory in the Inter-County Senior South East Team Championships, which was held at Ellesborough on Monday 28th September. Four players from each of the ten counties of the old South East area played 18 holes of strokeplay - the aggregate of the best three gross scores were taken to give the Team Score.
On a fine but chilly day the Bucks team of Cathy Armstrong, Anne Bridges, Christine Watson and Carole Weir had three of only seven rounds in the 70's, with Carole achieving the low score of the day - 75, just two over the CSS. The team score of 231 was 7 lower than the second placed team, Kent the holders on 238, with Essex third on 243.
To download a PDF file of the full results:- Click Here
AUTUMN EVENT DEADLINES - 27 August 2009
Please note below the closing date for various autumn/winter events:
- Winter Foursomes Knockout (minimum combined handicap 18): entries to be in by 31st August
- Autumn Meeting (4BBB for all handicaps) on Thursday 8th October at Lambourne: closing date 5th September
- Junior Autumn Meeting for the Barbara Pratt Trophy on Sunday 20th September at Hazlemere: closing date 5th September
- Midlands South Regional Foursomes at Sand Martins, Berks on Wednesday 23rd September. The closing date has been extended to 12th September
N.B. Entry Forms can be downloaded from the "Fixtures" page
JUNIOR COUNTY WEEK WINNERS - 19 August 2009
In the first of the last round of Junior County Week matches, Herts beat Berks by 4 matches to 3. Bucks therefore needed to beat Oxon in their match to take the trophy. In a closely fought contest the Bucks girls narrowly missed out - with three wins under their belt they couldn't quite achieve the 4th win required, losing two of the matches on the 18th.
Herts finished the week in first place with 5pts from Bucks and Oxon with 3pts - Bucks came second on countback having 11½pts from the individual match wins to Oxon's 10pts.
In the triangular match between the three counties in the Midlands South Division (Berks, Bucks and Oxon) the winner was Oxon with 3pts from Bucks with 2pts. Oxon go on to represent the BB&O counties at the Midlands South County Finals where they will play the winner from Northants, Warwicks and Worcs/Heref.
On the final afternoon the Stableford Foursomes competition was held with all 8 girls in the squad playing, with the best 3 scores to count. Equal with 113pts were Bucks and Oxon. On countback, using the score from the fourth match, Bucks came out on top to take the trophy - a good consolation prize for just missing out on winning the overall week and the BB&O triangular match.
Well done to the Bucks girls for their fine play during the week and for being such good ambassadors for our county.
For full details of all the match results go to the "Junior County Week" section.
AFTERNOON MATCHES HALVED - 18 August 2009
Both the afternoon matches at Junior County Week at Mentmore were halved:- Bucks v Herts & Berks v Oxon. The highlight of the afternoon was an albatross on the Par 5 eighth hole by Flora McPhail from Oxon.
Tomorrow morning sees the final matches:- Bucks v Oxon and Berks v Herts. Currently Bucks and Herts are tied in joint first position and so there is all to play for. The afternoon session will be the Foursomes Stableford competition.
For full details of the match schedule and results to date go to the "Junior County Week" section.
FIRST MATCH WIN FOR BUCKS - 18 August 2009
The Bucks girls won their first match at this week's Junior County Week this morning at Mentmore. They beat Berkshire by an impressive 5 games to 2. In the other morning match Herts beat Berks.
This afternoon (Tuesday 18th August) Bucks are playing Herts and Berks are playing Oxon. The results will be posted as soon as possible after the conclusion of play.
To see the full results and match schedule go to the "Junior County Week" section
JUNIOR COUNTY WEEK THIS WEEK - 16 August 2009
This year's Junior County Week between Berks, Bucks, Herts and Oxon is taking place this coming week, from 17th to 19th August. The event, which is being hosted by Bucks, is being played at Mentmore, on The Rothschild Course.
The practice round will take place on Monday afternoon with the matches all day on Tuesday plus Wednesday morning, concluding with the Foursomes Stableford on Wednesday afternoon. Any support from Bucks County Ladies would be much appreciated by the girls - do come along and see some superb golf by the girls.
Details of the Match Schedule and tee times can be found in the "Junior County Week" Section. The results will appear as soon as possible after the conclusion of play.
WOBURN WIN BUCKS SHIELD - 15 August 2009
Well done to Woburn on their victory in the Bucks Shield final, which was held at Burnham Beeches on Friday 14th August. In a very close match they beat the holders Buckingham who put up a tremendous defence to the title.
With 4 games completed, Woburn needed to win the last three matches to take the trophy that they last held in 2005. They won the 5th and 6th games on the 17th and the match ended in fine style when Woburn birdied the 17th in the final match.
In the morning semi-finals Buckingham took the first four matches against Beaconsfield to secure their place in the final. In the second semi-final Woburn played last year's runners-up, Harewood Downs. Woburn were the victors, thus setting up a final between the two clubs from the north of the county.
Full reprt and photos to follow.
RACHEL IN ENGLISH MID AM SEMIS 14 August 2009
Congratulations to Rachel Drummond (Beaconsfield) who played her way through to the semi-finals of the Mid-Amateur Championships at Denham. Her quarter-final was a nail-biting affair when she beat former champion and second highest qualifier, Charlotte Ellis at the third extra hole.
In the semi-final Hampshire's Katie Mundy got off to a great start and beat Rachel by 4 & 3 to get into her first national final where she will play Hannah Ralph from Sussex. The final will be played over 36 holes tomorrow, Friday 14th August.
Of the 64 players in the event 11 were from clubs in Bucks. The top 32 players from Tuesday's 36 hole qualifying went through to the matchplay. Rachel qualified in 7th place and Nicole Whitmore (Woburn) also qualified, in 15th position.
A report and the full results can be found on the EWGA website:- www.englishladiesgolf.org
ANNABEL DIMMOCK IN USA - 10 August 2009
Annabel Dimmock from Beaconsfield has been taking part in US Kids Golf World Championships at Pinehurst in America. She qualified to play in the 2009 European Championships, came third in her category and so was selected to compete in Van Horn Cup (modelled on Ryder Cup) played on Gullane No 1. But as one of the top five finishers Annabel was also invited to play in US Kids Golf World Championships which have been taking place this week at Pinehurst GC, North Carolina.
In the Age 12 GIRLS Annabel finished 12th= (out of 82!!), improving her score in all 3 rounds. She was also one of the top 6 internationals who then made a team with the boys to play a USA TEAM today (9th August) in match play.
Annabel played with a girl from China in the match play and they won 1 up. The overall result was 4 to USA, 4 to Internationals, but the USA team won overall on the first play off hole!
Further details can be found on the following link:-
http://www.uskidsgolf.com/redirect.cfm?locationID=9401
DENHAM CHAMPS START TIMES - 9 August 2009
Eleven players from clubs in Bucks are playing in the English MId-Amateur Championships at Denham this week - see previous "Latest News" article. Their tee times for Tuesday's strokeplay qualifying are listed below:-
Anne Bridges (Mentmore) 7.30am & 12.00noon
Clara Leathers (Ellesborough) 7.37am & 12.07pm
Christine Sparks (Mentmore) 8.12am & 12.42pm
Fiona Thompson (Ellesborough) 8.26am & 12.56pm
Rachel Drummond (Beaconsfield) 9.15am & 13.45pm
Jess Burrows (Ellesborough) 9.29am & 13.59pm
Tasha Gough (Ellesborough) 9.50am & 14.20pm
Christine Watson (Beaconsfield) 10.18am & 14.48pm
Nicole Whitmore (Woburn) 10.32 & 15.02pm
Steph Gough (Ellesborough) 10.46am & 15.16pm
Tilly Holder (Woburn) 11.00am & 15.30pm
ENGLISH CHAMPS AT DENHAM - 8 August 2009
The English Womens' Open Mid-Amateur Championships are being held at Denham this week from Tuesday 11th until Friday 14th August. The event is for players over 18 years of age on 1st January 2009. The field of 64 play the 36 hole strokeplay qualifying on Tuesday with the best 32 going through to the matchplay, culminating in the final being played on Friday.
A number of Bucks players from Beaconsfield, Ellesborough, Mentmore and Woburn have entered. They would welcome any support from Bucks ladies.
The event should be covered in full on the EWGA website - please click on the following link to obtain full details and results of the event:
www.englishladiesgolf.org
DELEGATES MINUTES AND PRESENTATION - 7 August 2009
The Minutes of all the 2009 Delegates' Meetings have now been posted on the website. They can be found in the "Archive Articles" section (icon towards the top of the left hand column of links on the Home page).
Notes from the USGA Rating Presentation which was given by Phillipa Cook, the Bucks Standard Scratch Assessor, at the July Delegates' Meeting is also available to be downloaded.
GEMMA REGIONAL JUNIOR CHAMP - 6 August 2009
Well done to Gemma Dryburgh who is the inaugural winner of the Midlands South Girls' Championships. This first ever event for juniors in the six counties of the new region was held on Wednesday 7th August at Studly Wood, near Oxford.
Gemma (Beaconsfield) shot a 76 and 79 (total 155). The runner-up was Zoe Edwards (Worcs/Here) with a total 158, which was on count back from Bucks Junior Champion Zoe Fitz-Costa (Beaconsfield) also on 158.
Meghan Maclaren (Northants) won the Under15 trophy with 79 and 77 (total 156)
The Best AM gross was Zoe Fitz-Costa 77
The Best PM gross was Lydia Johnston (Harleyford) 77
The Handicap Trophy was won by Aimee Field (Worcs/Heref), Runner-up Melissa Nicol (Warwicks)
The Team Nett winner was Oxon with Bucks as Runner-up
JUNIOR COUNTY WEEK SQUAD - 23 July 2009
County Week:-
Zoe Fitz-Costa (Beaconsfield) - Captain
Annabel Dimmock (Beaconsfield)
Eleanor Dimmock (Beaconsfield)
Gemma Dryburgh (Beaconsfield)
Evie Ing (Ellesborough)
Lydia Johnstone (Harleyford)
Chelsea Kemp (Woburn / Windmill Hill)
Emily Marler (Hazlemere)
Non-travelling Reserve: Charlotte Nutt (Beaconsfield)
Bucks are hosting this year's Junior County Week between Berks, Bucks, Herts and Oxon. The event is being played at Mentmore, on The Rothschild Course from 18th to 19th August. Any support from Bucks County Ladies would be much appreciated by the girls.
JUNIOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 23 July 2009
Congratulations to the 2009 BCLGA Junior Champion:- Zoe Fitz-Costa (Beaconsfield), the Junior County Captain. Zoe shot a gross 77 at the Championships, which were held on Wednesday 22nd July at Denham Golf Club - the CSS was 72.
Other winners were:
- Intermediate Trophy: Nicole Whitmore (Woburn) Gross 71
- Intermediate Nett: Rachel Drummond (Beaconsfield) Nett 70
- Medal: Best Nett - Chloe Li (Woburn) Nett 66
- Stableford Winner: Louise Bowen (Ellesborough) 36 points c/b
N.B. A full report, results and photos will appear shortly.
The winner of the Gill Batchelor Achievement Award for 2008 was announced:- Chloe Li (Woburn)
Junior County Colours for 2008 were presented to:- Evie Ing; Alice Richards; Charlotte Nutt; Gemma Dryburgh
BUCKS SHIELD SEMI-FINALISTS - 13 July 2009
Congratulations to the four clubs who have made their way through to the Finals' Day of the Bucks Shield, which is being held at Burnham Beeches Golf Club on Friday 14th August.
The semi-final line-up is:
Harewood Downs v Woburn
Buckingham v Beaconsfield
The semi-final will be played in the morning with the final taking place in the afternoon.
N.B. To view each club's path through to the final, please go to the "Competitions - Knockouts" section.
RETURN OF COUNTY UMBRELLAS - 10 July 2009
Anyone who still has one of the original BCLGA umbrellas is asked to pass it to their Club Delegate so that they can take it to the Delegates' Meeting on Wednesday 15th July. A replacement umbrella will then be given in exchange.
The old umbrellas are soon to be returned to the manufacturers - if you are unable to give it to your Delegate in time for the meeting, please contact Veronica Boulter to arrange the exchange:-
Veronica Boulter:- boulter.d@sky.com
Please see the previous "Latest News" item entitled "New BCLGA Golf Umbrellas".
ASHLEY CRAMOND REGIONAL CHAMP - 9 July 2009
Congratulations to Ashley Cramond from The Warwickshire Golf Club who beat Katherine O'Connor from Tadmarton Heath Golf Club in today's final at Buckingham Golf Club, to become the first ever Midlands South Regional Champion.
The morning semi-finals saw Bucks Junior Gemma Dryburgh (Beaconsfield) put up a good defence against the top qualifier Ashley who came through to win the match by 3 & 2. The second semi-final was an all Oxfordshire affair with Katherine beating the Oxfordshire County Champion, Jane Binning (Frilford Heath) by 2 &1.
The final was a closely fought contest, going all the way to the 18th - only the second match to go the distance. On the 18th tee, 15 year old Ashley was one up - both girls had great drives and the approach shots left Katherine with a slighly longer, but uphill, putt. Having secured her par Ashley was then left with a tricky length putt to halve the hole and win the match.
For the full Matchplay Draw and Results of all the matches:- Click Here
N.B. A summary of the Qualifying Round and first day's matchplay can be found in the previous "Latest News" items entitled "Midland South Regional Champs" and "Midland South Champs Results".
For a full list of the Qualifing Scores:- Click Here
MIDLANDS SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS - 8 July 2009
Thursday saw the first day of the matchplay in the Midland South Regional Championships at Buckingham Golf Club. The weather was kinder to the players than for the previous day's Qualifying Round. Well done to one of our County Juniors, Gemma Dryburgh who won both her matches today by 6 & 5 to go through to the semi-final, the only Bucks player to do so.
The line-up for tomorrow's semi-finals, which start at 9.00am is:-
Ashley Crammond (The Warwicksire) v Gemma Dryburgh (Beaconsfield)
Jane Binning (Frilford Heath) v Katherine O'Connor (Tadmarton Heath)
The final is due to tee off at 1.25pm. The results will be posted on this website as soon as
possible after the conclusion of play.
For the full Matchplay Draw and Results of today's matches:- Click Here
N.B. Details of yesterday's Qualifying Round can be found in the previous "Latest News" item entitled "Midland South Regional Champs".
For a full list of the Qualifing Scores:- Click Here
MIDLANDS SOUTH REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - 8 July 2009
The first ever Midland South Regional Championships are being hosted by Bucks and are being held this week at Buckingham Golf Club. The format is the same as the County Championships, 36 hole strokeplay qualifying, with the best 16 ladies going through to the knockout stage. Thirty players entered with 17 of those representing Bucks.
Despite poor conditions with, at times, torrrential rain, and a period of suspension of play due to thunder and lightning, there were some very good scores. The Course Record set by Kelly Knight at last year's County Championships was broken - twice! In Tuesday morning's Qualifying Round, Hannah Coles from Maxstoke Park shot a 71, followed half an hour later with a 70 by Ashley Cramond from The Warwickshire.
LIST OF PRIZEWINNERS:
1st Aggregate Gross: Ashley Cramond T(he Warwickshire) 141
2nd Aggregate Gross: Hannah Coles (Maxstoke Park) 145
Best Nett: Annabel Dimmock (Beaconsfield) 140 on c/b from Megan Perry (Kidderminster) & Charlotte Taylor (Rugby)
Intermediate Winner: Jess Burrows (Ellesborough) Gross 151
Junior Winner: Rebecca Gee (Wellingborough) Gross 151
For a full list of the Qualifing Scores:- Click Here
The County Captains select a team of three players to represent their county - the best two of the three scores count towards the County Team Shield. Warickshire won event with an agggregate of 286, with Bucks 2nd on 306 points.
For a list of the Team Scores please:- Click Here
Well done to the nine players from Bucks who qualified for the matchplay on Wednesday:
- Annabel Dimmock
- Nicole Whitmore who plays Steph Gough
- Jess Burrows who plays Gemma Dryburgh
- Zoe Fitz-Costa
- Anne Bridges
- Clara Leathers who plays Tasha Gough
For the full Matchplay Draw:- Click Here
EWGA SILVER MEDAL SUCCESS - 5 July 2009
The EWGA Gold and Silver Medal regional finals took place on Wednesday 1st July. Open to the 2008 winners of the LGU Silver and Bronze Medals in any club affiliated to EWGA, the Gold Medal Finals are for the Silver Division Winners and the Silver Medal Finals are for Bronze Division Winners.
The Gold Medal competition was held on the Par 73 course at Wellingborough Golf Club. 99 players took part in very hot conditions. Well done to the winner and runner-up, both from clubs in Bucks:-
Winner: Fran Wilson (Wexham Park) Gross 82 - Nett 69
Runner-up: Helen Audaer (Harewood Downs) - Nett 72
The Silver Medal competition was held at Kettering Golf Club. Results to follow.
NEW COUNTY CLOTHING BROCHURE - 2 July 2009
All County Clothing can now be purchased direct from MPS - details and costs of all available items can be found in the new County Clothing Brochure, which contains illustrations of the various items. New items include shirts in county red.
To download the County Clothing Brochure please go to the "Merchandise" section (icon at the bottom of the left hand column in red).
FINAL DAY AT COUNTY WEEK - 26 June 2009
Warwicks started the final day of County Week in pole position. Having won each of their four matches this week, they need only to halve their match today against Worcs/Heref to retain the title. They beat Worcs/Heref to make a clean sweep and win by a convincing margin.
Oxon were in second place with Bucks third. Both counties secured the half that they needed in their respective matches to finish in those positions. The day's play was interrupted by a heavy downpour late morning resulting in suspension of play. The unfinished foursomes matches were deemed as halved matches. The afternoon matches were started from two tees enabling all matches to be completed on time.
Well done to the Bucks team who finished in third place, as last year. Oxon took second place with Northants who were last year's runners-up, demoted to fourth.
Results of the final day's matches:-
Berks halved with Oxon (4½ - 4½)
Bucks halved with Northants (4½ - 4½)
Warwicks beat Worcs/Heref (6 - 3)
The overall results are as follows:-
1st: Warwicks 5; 2nd: Oxon 3½: 3rd: Bucks 2½; 4th: Northants 2; 5th: Berks 1; 6th: Worcs/Heref 1
N.B. The Match Results table and full results for all the matches can be found in the "County Week 2009" section".
THURSDAY COUNTY WEEK ENCOUNTERS - 25 June 2009
On Thursday Bucks played last year's winners, Warwickshire, who had not as yet lost any matches this year. Unfortunately they proved to be the team in form and won the match 7 - 2.
The full line-up of the fourth day matches was:-
Bucks lost to Warwicks (2 - 7)
Oxon beat Worcs/Heref (8 - 1)
Berks halved with Northants (4½ - 4½)
N. B. On each day the results will appear here as soon as possible and the full results for all the matches will be uploaded onto the Match Results tables in the "County Week 2009" section.
NEW BCLGA GOLF UMBRELLAS - 24 June 2009
The original batch of BCLGA umbrellas are being recalled - the quality was not up to standard and the manufacturers are now offering to replace them with a more substantial model, called the Pro Golf Umbrella. This has a windproof frame and shaft, fibreglass frame, rubber golf grip handle and is anti-lightning.
Anyone who bought the original version may receive a new one as a replacement by returning the old one. If anyone has disposed of their original umbrella they may still receive a replacement by contacting Veronica Boulter.
The new umbrellas have arrived and can be obtained from Veronica at County Week. The price of the upgraded umbrellas will remain at £15. For all enquiries contact:
Veronica Boulter:- boulter.d@sky.com
GREAT THIRD DAY AT COUNTY WEEK - 24 June 2009
Bucks had a fantastic third day at County Week with a resounding win against Worcs/Hereford. Well done to the whole team and particularly to Zoe Fitz-Costa who, on her debut, followed her halved match in the morning foursomes with Steph Gough, with a 4&2 win in the afternoon singles.
The match results are as follows:-
Bucks beat Worcs/Heref (6½ - 2½)
Northants lost to Oxon (2½ - 6½)
Berks lost to Warwicks (3 - 6)
On each day the results will appear here as soon as possible and the full results for all the matches will be uploaded onto the Match Results tables in the "County Week 2009" section.
TUESDAY COUNTY WEEK RESULTS - 23 June 2009
Results of the second day County Week matches:-
Northants lost to Warwicks (3 - 6)
Berks lost to Worcs/Heref (3 - 6)
Bucks lost to Oxon (2½ - 6½)
The full results for all the matches on each day will be uploaded as soon as possible onto the Match Results tables in the "County Week 2009" section.
BUCKS SHIELD NEWS ETC - 23 June 2009
Last year's Bucks Shield finalists have played their way through to this year's Finals' Day - the holders, Buckingham, and runners-up Harewood Downs, have both qualified for the semi-finals which are being held on Friday 14th August at Burnham Beeches.
The second round matches of the Champion of Champions, Challenge Cup, Rose Bowl and Summer Greensomes have now been completed.
The full results to date of all the Summer Competitions can be found in the "Competitions - Knockouts" Section.
FIRST DAY COUNTY WEEK RESULTS - 22 June 2009
Today was the first day of the 2009 County Week, being played at Ladbrook Park, Warwickshire. Well done to Bucks on a great start to the week with victory over Berks.
Results from Day 1:-
Northants beat Worcs/Heref (5½ - 3½)
Berks lost to Bucks (4 - 5)
Oxon lost to Warwicks (1½ - 7½)
The full results for all the matches on each day will be uploaded as soon as possible onto the Match Results tables in the "County Week 2009" section.
SENIORS' AUTUMN MEETING CLOSED - 21 June 2009
Entries have now closed for the Seniors' Autumn Meeting at Oakland Park on 16th September - there is a full field and also a waiting list. Wendy Smith, the competition organiser, is unable to accept any more entries.
It is encouraging that so many wish to play in the event at Oakland Park. Apologies to any ladies who will be disappointed at not being able to play.
TRAVEL EXPENSES TO COUNTY WEEK - 13 June 2009
The BCLGA Executive have agreed that Bucks members will be able to claim for mileage when travelling to County Week. A mileage allowance will be paid to those who support their county team at the rate of 25 pence per mile, based on three people sharing a car.
Click Here to download a Claim Form for mileage to Ladrook Park.
COUNTY WEEK 21 - 26 JUNE - 10 June 2009
The 2009 County Week for the Midlands South Region is fast approaching. Warwickshire are hosting the event at Ladbrook Park Golf Club, near Tanworth in Arden, from 21st to 26th June.
A schedule of all the matches can be downloaded from the "County Week 2009" page. There is also a link on that page to the Ladbrook Park Golf Club website.
All support from County members would be most welcome. Please note that this year the team colours will be red and black.
PROBLEMS WITH WEBSITE - 10 June 2009
The software for the website has recently been updated. This has caused problems with some of the existing pages and unfortunately it is taking longer than expected to address the situation.
For those viewing the site the most significant problem is that the size of the print has been reduced - we can only apologise for this and assure members that the problem has been referred to the technical expert at the hosting company.
BUCKS SHIELD QUARTER FINALS - 8 June 2009
The quarter final line-up for the Bucks Shield is as follows:
Harewood Downs (Home) v Gerrards Cross
Woburn (Home) v Wavendon
Burnham Beeches (Home) v Buckingham
Denham (Home) v Beaconsfield
The matches have to be played by Sunday 19th July. The Bucks Shield Finals' Day will take place at Burnham Beeches on Friday 14th August.
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED MIDLANDS SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS - 5 June 2009
The closing date has been extended to Friday 19th June for entries to the inaugural Midlands South Championships. These are being hosted by Bucks from 7th to 9th July at Buckingham Golf Club.
The format is the same as for the County Championships - 36 hole strokeplay qualifying on the Tuesday with the top 16 going through to the matchplay on the Wednesday and Thursday.
Please note that the handicap limit for this event is:- 16
For an Entry Form giving more details of these Championships:- Click Here
COUNTY WEEK SQUAD 2009 - 10 May 2009
Following the Prize Presentation at the County Championships the squad was announced for the 2009 County Week, which is being hosted by Warwickshire at Ladbrook Park from 22nd to 26th June. The County Week Selectors are Carole Weir (First Team Captain), Sue Beresford (County Captain), Jen Marshall (County President) and Veronica Boulter (the Second Team Captain).
The squad of 11 players come from 3 clubs:-
(5 players from Ellesborough, 4 from Beaconsfield and 2 from Woburn)
Harriet Beasley (Woburn)
Jess Burrows (Ellesborough)
Rachel Drummond (Beaconsfield)
Zoe Fitz-Costa (Beaconsfield)
Vicki Harris (Beaconsfield)
Natash Gough (Ellesborough
Steph Gough (Ellesborough)
Kelly Knight (Ellesborough)
Clara Leathers (Ellesborough)
Carole Weir (Beaconsfield)
Nicole Whitmore (Woburn)
NATASHA GOUGH 2009 CHAMPION - 10 May 2009
Natasha Gough (Ellesborough) beat Rachel Drummond (Beaconsfield) 3 & 2 in the final at Flackwell Heath this afternoon to become the 2009 County Champion.
Well done to Natasha, and to Rachel on a fine defence of her title.
Full results in the "Championships" section.
BEACONSFIELD v ELLESBOROUGH CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL - 9 May 2009
The matchplay of the County Championships started today, Saturday 9th May, at Flackwell Heath Golf Club. The Final, which is due to tee off at 12.25pm tomorrow, is guaranteed to be a Beaconsfield v Ellesborough encounter. Tomorrow morning's semi-finals are:
- 8.30am Rachel Drummond v Victoria Harris (both Beaconsfield)
- 8.40am Natasha Gough v Kelly Knight (both Ellesborough)
The Final is scheduled to tee off at 12.55pm. At the conclusion of the Championships tomorrow afternoon, the squad will be announced for County Week (21st - 26th June at Ladbrook Park, Warwickshire).
For full results of the Qualifying Competition, a list of all the Qualifiers and all the matchplay results, go to the "Championships" section.
N.B. All support for the players involved in tomorrow's Semi-final and Final will be most appreciated. Anyone who comes along to spectate will be assured of seeing some fine golf. The website will be updated tomorrow with the results of the matches within minutes of the results being known.
CHAMPIONSHIPS - COURSE RECORD BROKEN - 9 May 2009
The County Championships are being held at Flackwell Heath Golf Club - in the afternoon round of today's 36 hole Qualifying Competition, despite the very windy conditions, Kelly Knight shot a one-under par 70 to beat the Course Record by 2. Kelly who is now playing out of Ellesborough, achieved the same feat as last year when she broke the Buckingham Course record in the morning round of the Championships Qualifying competition.
Rachel Drummond from Beaconsfield, the defending Champion, headed the list of 16 qualifiers and also took the Intermediate Cup for those aged between 18 and 25. The list of Qualifiers, the results of the Spring Meeting / Qualifying competition and the Matchplay Draw can be found in the Championships section.
The matchplay takes place tomorrow, concluding with the Final on Sunday afternoon. At the Championships Presentation the squad for County Week will be announced.
ELLESBOROUGH WIN PLAYOFF - 19 April 2009
The play-off for the Winter League was held on Saturday 18th April at Buckingham Golf Club. Congratulations to the winners, Ellesborough who beat Beaconsfield by 4 - 2.
The final was played in good spirit on a bright but windy day. A report and photo will appear shortly
ZOE 2009 BB&O CHAMPION - 19 April 2009
Well done to the Junior BB&O Champion for 2009 - Zoe Fitz-Costa, the Junior County Captain.
The Championships were held on the Dukes Course at Woburn on Thursday 16th April. Despite the miserable conditions Zoe shot a Gross 82 to take the title from Emily Marler and Evie Ing, also from Bucks, in second and third place.
The Bucks girls swept the board with the prizes. The Handicap event was won by Chloe Li on countback from Emily Marler and Louise Bowen (all Bucks) won the Stableford Competition. The team competition was won by the Bucks team of Zoe Fitz-Costa, Chloi Li and Claudia Beasley.
A full report and photos will appear shortly.
WINTER LEAGUE FINAL - 14 April 2009
As Beaconsfield and Ellesborough tied with the same number of points in this season's Scratch Winter League matches in the Premier Division, there will be a Play-off. This is the first time since the League has been played in its current format that a final has been required to determine the winners of either the Winter or Summer Scratch League.
The Final will be played at Buckingham Golf Club on Saturday 18th April. As in all Winter League matches there will be three matches of Greensomes, with the first match teeing off at 10.30am.
GREAT WIN FOR 2nd TEAM - 13 April 2009
The Second Team had their first match of the year on Tuesday 7th April, a home fixture hosted by Harleyford G.C. The result was a resounding win for Bucks, 7 - 2 against Berkshire. A report and full results can be found in the "County Teams" Section.
The next Second Team match is taking place on Wednesday 15th April at Ellesborough G.C. Spectators sporting the county red will be most welcome.
BB&O JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 April 2009
Bucks are pleased to be hosting the BB&O Junior Championships during the Easter holidays. The event will take place on the Dukes Course at Woburn on Thursday 16th April.
Of the 36 girls participating in the 18 hole Medal round, 23 are from Bucks. There are a further 8 Bucks girls out of the total of 10 who will be competing in the Stableford event.
Any BCLGA members who would like to come along and support our girls will be most welcome. A full entry list with details of the Starting Times can be downloaded from the "Junior Fixtures" Page.
SENIOR'S HOLE-IN-ONE - 30 March 2009
The 2009 Seniors' matches got off to a flying start on Monday 30th March with their annual fixture against Berks Vets. Played on a fine spring day at The Lambourne Club, the highlight was a hole in one by Cathy Armstrong at the 144 yard 5th hole, this being Cathy's third hole in one during her illustrious career.
The Greensomes match was won emphatically by Bucks, 5 - 2. Details of the team and results can be found in the "County Teams" section.
WINTER LEAGUE PLAYOFF - 29 March 2009
There will be a play-off to determine the winners of the Winter League - the final results in the Premier Division are very close with only 3 points separating the top four clubs. This is the first time that there has been the need for a play-off since the League has been played in its current format, since 1996-97.
Beaconsfield and Ellesborough have tied at the top with 18 points, and will now play each other at a neutral venue on a date to be decided. Details will be posted as soon as confirmation is received.
Well done to Denham on winning Division 1 and Flackwell Heath Division 2. Although there is one match remaining in Division 3, Wavendon cannot be beaten.
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRIES - 26 March 2009
The County Championships are being held at Flackwell Heath Golf Club from 8th to 10th May, and are open to all Full members of the county with a handicap of 12 or below. The 36 hole Qualifying Round and Spring Meeting will take place on the Friday with the match play on the Saturday and Sunday.
N.B. The closing date for entries is Friday 10th April.
For full details of the Championships:- Click Here
For an Entry Form:- Click Here
WINTER FOURSOMES RETAINED - 24 March 2009
Well done to Maura Spencer & Rona Barford (Lambourne) on retaining the Winter Foursomes trophy. They are the first pair to do so in the forty years that the competition has been running.
The holders of the trophy defeated Carola Babcock & Kirsten Hojgaard (Harleyford) in the final, which was played at Gerrards Cross on Monday 23rd March.
A report of the final and photos can be found on the relevant page in the "Competitions - Knockouts" Section.
PROPOSED EWGA/EGU MERGER - 22 March 2009
Following the first meeting between these two organisations with proposals for a merger, Sue McKeon (Bucks EWGA Representative) has been asked to consult all the Clubs in Buckinghamshire affiliated to EWGA for the thoughts and comments of the lady members.
The discussion points have been put in the form of a questionnaire and a copy has been sent to all EWGA Representatives / Delegates in order that they can consult with their members and send feedback to Sue McKeon who will then collate all the information and pass them to the Regional Committee.
For a copy of the document:- click here
EWGA is the main governing body for ladies golf in England and as such should act as the majority of it's affiliated members wishes it to act. The only way they will know the thoughts of the ladies in Bucks is if we tell them. If you have any comments you would like to make, please send them to your Delegate who will forward them on to Sue McKeon. Please note that the deadline for your Delegate to submit comments to Sue is 25th April.
ENTRIES FOR ROSE BOWL - 15 March 2009
There has not been a good response for this new competition, a summer knockout for Bronze Division players. The closing date has therefore been extended to 31st March.
SUMMER GREENSOMES DRAW - 15 March 2009
The Draw and full details of the inaugural Summer Greensomes Knockout competition have been sent out to all the players. There has been a good response to this new competition, 32 couples having entered. The matches start on 1st April.
The Draw and Rules can be found in the "Competitions - Knockouts" Section.
NEWS FROM AMERICA - 10 March 2009
The following news of Clara Leathers appeared on the EWGA website on 6th March:-
"Buckinghamshire’s Clara Leathers (Middle Tennessee State University), was the leading British student at the Lady Jaguar Invitational at Azalea City Golf Club in Alabama. Clara, from Ellesborough, was joint 19th in a field
