News Articles For 2010
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
The "Fixtures" section on the website gives dates, details and Entry Forms of all events for the forthcoming year. The lists are continually updated as and when new information becomes available, e.g. Start Sheets and Results/Reports/Photos of events.
CLEAN SWEEP FOR NORTHANTS - 18 June 2010
Northants made it a clean sweep of victories against all five counties in the Midland South Region's County Week - on the final day at Goring & Streatley they beat Bucks by 6½ - 2½.
Oxon beat Berks by 5½ - 3½, thus securing second place with three victories. Worcs/Heref beat Warwicks (5½ - 3½) leaving last year's winners in third place.
For all the individual match results and the final results table, go to the "County Week" section.
SECOND LOSS FOR BUCKS - 17 June 2010
On the penultimate day of County Week the Bucks team suffered their second successive defeat, giving Worcs & Hereford their first win (6 - 3).
Northants continued their good form by beating Oxon by 5½ - 3½. With four victories under their belt they now cannot be beaten. In the third match of Day 4, Warwicks defeated Berks by 5 - 4.
To see all the match results in detail and the match results table, go to the "County Week" section.
OXON BEAT BUCKS - 16 June 2010
Oxon halted the good run of results for Bucks at this year's Couty Week. On Day 3 all three Foursomes matches went to Oxon who continued their good form into the afternoon and beat Bucks 7 - 2.
Northants had another great win and remain undefeated - they beat the holders, Warwicks by 5½ -3½. Berks scored their first win of the week, with a 6 - 3 victory over Worcs/Heref.
With two more days to go Northants head the field - to see the table of results and all the individual match scores, go to the "County Week" section.
HALVED MATCH v WARWICKS - 15 June 2010
An excellent second day for Bucks at County Week - the team halved their match against last year's winners Warwicks (4½ - 4½).
In the other two matches Northants beat Berks (6 - 3) and Oxon beat Worcs/Heref (6 - 3).
For schedule of matches, full results and points table go to the "County Week" section.
GOOD START FOR BUCKS TEAM - 14 June 2010
The Bucks team had a good start to County Week, which is being played at Goring & Streatley. In Monday's first round matches Bucks beat the hosts Berkshire by 5½ to 3½.
In the other two matches last year's winners Warwicks had a narrow victory over Oxon (5 - 4) and Northants had a convincing win over Worcs & Heref (7½ - 1½).
Full results and the match schedule can be found in the "County Week" section.
Do come along and support the Bucks team if you are able to and remember to wear RED!
COUNTY WEEK 14 - 18 JUNE - 8 June 2010
County Week is almost upon us!
This year's County Week is being hosted by Berkshire at Goring & Streatley Golf Club from 14th to 18th June. Do come along to support the team if you can and watch some splendid golf. Remember to wear something RED!
All the details of the match schedules / tee times / squad members can be found in the "County Week" section. The results of all the matches will appear as soon as possible on each of the days.
JUNIOR COMMITTEE VACANCY - 14 May 2010
After many years on the junior committee Jane Etheridge is standing down at the end of this season, so we urgently need to find someone to take over her current role as County junior girls’ competition organiser.
We would welcome anybody who is a golfer to consider helping us with continuing to offer Bucks girls great opportunities to play!
Please contact Jane Etheridge for further information on 01628 529632.
SQUAD FOR COUNTY WEEK 2010 - 9 May 2010
At the conclusion of the County Championship prize presentation Carole Weir, the First Team Captain, announced the squad of 12 players who will represent Bucks at County Week:-
Harriet Beasley (Woburn)
Anne Bridges (Mentmore)
Jess Burrows (Ellesborough)
Annabel Dimmock (Beaconsfield)
Rachel Drummond (Beaconsfield)
Zoe Fitz-Costa (Beaconsfield)
Natasha Gough (Ellesborough)
Steph Gough (Ellesborough)
Kelly Knight (Ellesborough)
Clara Leathers (Ellesborough)
Carole Weir (Beaconsfield)
Nicole Whitmore (Woburn)
This year's County Week is being hosted by Berkshire at Goring & Streatley Golf Club from 14th to 18th June. Please put the date in your diary and come along to support the team and watch some splendid golf.
ZOE COUNTY CHAMPION 2010 - 9 May 2010
Junior County Captain, Zoe Fitz-Costa from Beaconsfield is the 2010 County Champion. In an all Junior final she defeated club colleague Annabel Dimmock on the 19th hole. More details of the match to follow
Congratulations to both girls on playing some splendid golf in their first ever County Final.
The full results can be found in the "Championships" section.
ALL BEACONSFIELD JUNIOR FINAL - 9 May 2010
The final of the County Champiomships this afternoon will be an all Junior / all Beaconsfield encounter. Eighteen year old Junior Captain Zoe Fitz-Costa will play thirteen year old Annabel Dimmock.
The final at Denham will start at 1.45pm and all support would be welcome.
Full details of the Qualifying Day and the matchplay results to date can be found in the "Championships" section.
COUNTY CHAMPS SEMI FINALS - 8 May 2010
The 36 hole strokeplay qualifying for the County Championships took place at Denham yesterday. Anne Bridges the County Training Officer headed the list of 16 qualifiers for the weekend matchplay.
Following the first round this morning, the County is assured of having a new Champion by the end of the weekend - none of the quarter finalists have held the title before.
Two Juniors have got though to Sunday's semi-finals and both will play a Senior! The line-up for tomorrow's matches is:-
Anne Bridges(Mentmore) v Annabel Dimmock (Beaconsfield)
Zoe Fitz-Costa (Beaconsfield) v Carolyn Howell (Woburn)
The matches tee off at 9.10 & 9.25am with the Final starting at 1.45pm.
To view the results of the Qualifying Day and the full matchplay results go to the "Championships" section.
NEWS FROM EWGA - 4 May 2010
RULES SEMINAR:
Over 100 women attended seminars to train as EWGA rules officials, able to referee at club and county events and assist the R&A qualified referees at National Championships.
On the recent EWGA Newsletter there is a profile of two of the new officials, one of whom is Bucks member Janet Beale from Beaconsfield. Other Bucks ladies who attended the seminar were Veronica Boulter, Carol Fenwick, Helen Medley and Lois Shoosmith.
NEWS FROM THE USA:
Two of the Bucks students at American Universities received a mention in the EWGA Newsletter:
- Clara Leathers (Ellesborough / Middle Tennessee State) shared 16th place in the Lady Jaguar tournament in Georgia
- Nicole Whitmore (Woburn / Nova Southeastern) finished in 11th place at the Peggy Kirk Bell invitational in Florida.
The following item was included in the report on the EWGA website of English students on the US women’s college circuit:-
Abbey Gittings (Warwickshire) and Nicole Whitmore (Woburn) shared fourth place in the Women's Sunshine State Conference Championship in Florida. Their scores helped their college, Nova Southeastern University, Florida, to win the conference team title.
CAROLE WEIR ENGLISH RUNNER UP - 29 April 2010
Congratulations to Carole Weir, the First Team Captain, for a tremendous effort at the English Senior Championship, which was played at Littlestone, Kent from 20th to 23rd April. Carole (Beaconsfield) qualified in equal 10th place to go through to the matchplay stage, and made it all the way through to the final.
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS - 29 April 2010
The 2010 County Championships are being held next week, from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th May. There are 37 entrants for the 36 hole Strokeplay Qualifying which will take place on the Friday, with the top 16 going through to the weekend matchplay.
Unfortunately Rachel Drummond, the 2008 County Champion, has had to withdraw her entry as she has received an invite to play in the Ladies Turkish Open. The B.C.L.G.A. wishes her the very best of luck in this Ladies European Tour event.
All the details of the Championships including the Start Sheet for the Qualifying, can be found in "Championships" section. The results will be uploaded onto the website at the earliest opportunity.
PRE HANDICAP EVENT 25 APRIL CANCELLED - 18 April 2010
The Pre Handicap event due to be held at Magnolia Park on 25 April has unfortunately had to be cancelled as the Organiser, Chris Leach, is unable to return to the UK due to the volcanic activity.
SENIOR TEAM BEATS HERTS - 12 April 2010
The Seniors' team won their first League match of the season on Thursday 8th April when they outplayed Hertfordshire by 5½ - 1½ at Sandy Lodge G.C.
To see the detailed results go to the "County Teams" section.
ZOE FITZ-COSTA RETAINS BB&O TITLE - 4 April 2010
Congratulations to Zoe Fitz-Costa who has retained her title of BB&O Junior Champion.
For a full report and photos follow the links within Junior Fixtures.
JUNIOR ABRAHAM TROPHY - 31 March 2010
News has just been received as to the Juniors who have qualified for the Abraham Trophy, which is held each year on the day immediately prior to the English Girls' Championships.
This year it will be played on 26th July at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, which is the venue for the Under 15 and Under 13 Girls' Championships. It is an 18 hole strokeplay competition where girls qualify on how much they have dropped their handicap in one year.
Congratulations to Luan Skeates from The Buckinghamshire who won the area qualifier and now goes on to play at the Abraham Trophy Final - she will receive an area trophy after the final.
Lucy Matthews (Ellesborough) was 7th in our area and just missed out in qualifying for a place in the final. Abigail and Kirsty Kennedy (Mentmore), Alice Kolowski and Kim Squire (Ellesborough) and Chloe Li (Woburn) also entered but the standard was the best it has ever been and so they also do not progress to the final.
WINTER LEAGUE FINAL RESULTS - 31 March 2010
All matches in the Winter League have now been played. Well done to all concerned for completing the League within the time period. The weather certainly played its part in the competition as some of the matches were postponed on several occasions due to course closure.
Congratulations to Woburn on winning the League with 25 points, 7 ahead of runners-up Ellesborough. The full results and final tables can be found in the "Competitions - Leagues" section.
WIN FOR SENIORS' TEAM - 31 March 2010
The Seniors had their first match of the year on Wednesday 24th March, a Friendly match against Berkshire Vets at Sand Martins Golf Club.
1ST SECOND TEAM MATCH - 24 March 2010
The Second Team played their first match of the year at Studley Wood on Monday 22nd March. For a full report, results and photo, go to the "County Teams" section.
FINAL OF WINTER FOURSOMES - 19 March 2010
The final of the Winter Foursomes was held on Friday, 19th March at Lambourne.
Well done to the winners Sue Clutterbuck & Eve Mandry (Ellesborough) who beat Christine Bodey & Linda Rodgers (Hazlemere) by 4 & 2.
For photos and report of the Winter Foursomes fnal go to the "Competitions - Knockouts" section.
DRAW FOR SUMMER COMPETITIONS - 16 March 2010
There has been a great response this year for the summer knockout competitions. As the number of entrants exceeds 32 in the Challenge Cup and the Summer Greensomes an extra Round is being played in those competitions.
The Draw and Rules of all the knockout competitions can be found in the "Competitions - Knockouts" section.
SPRING MEETING & COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 25 February 2010
Please note the closing date for these two Meetings:-
Spring Meeting at Buckingham
18 holes Individual Qualifying Stableford at Buckingham
Thursday 15th April - Closing Date: Sunday 7th March
County Championships at Denham
Friday 7th May: 36 hole Strokeplay Qualifying
Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th May: Matchplay
Closing Date: Friday 9th April
N.B. An Entry Form can be dowloaded from the "Fixtures" page
SUMMER COMPETITION NEWS - 25 February 2010
The Summer Leagues
All the information for the two Summer Leagues have been sent out to the Club contacts. The Results Tables and Rules are now on the website for both the Silver Summer Scratch League and the Bronze Scratch League.
The Summer Knockout Competitions
The Draw and Rules for the Bucks Shield and the Champion of Champions competitions are available on the website.
The Draw for the Challenge Cup, Rosebowl and Summer Greensomes will be done in early March and the details will be posted on the website as soon as possible after that.
WINTER FOURSOMES FINAL - 22 February 2010
The final of the Winter Foursomes has been arranged for Friday 19th March, to be played at The Lambourne Club teeing off at 10.00am. The final is between:-
Sue Clutterbuck & Eve Mandry (Ellesborough) v Christine Bodey & Linda Rodgers (Hazlemere)
For all the results in the Winter Foursomes, go to the "Competitions - Knockouts" section.
EWGA / EGU MERGER TALKS - 21 February 2010
A statement was issued by EWGA / EGU regarding the Merger talks.
To read the statement as it appears on the their websites:- Click Here
ANNABEL DIMMOCK PAR 3 CHAMPION - 17 February 2010
Annabel Dimmock retains the Junior Par 3 Championship.
For full results go to the Junior Fixtures page.
WINTER COMPETITION NEWS - 12 February 2010
Despite the poor weather the winter competitions are drawing to a close:
Winter FoursomesWell done to Sue Clutterbuck & Eve Mandry on reaching the final - in an all Ellesborough semi-final, they beat Pat Scotter & Regitta Jensen.
Their opponents will be Christine Bodey & Linda Rodgers from Hazlemere who have been given a walk-over in their semi-final against Nicky Ewart & Dot Kelleher from Denham.
Winter League
There are still some matches to be played that were unavoidably postponed during the period of snow. Some clubs however have managed to complete all their matches.
For all the results in the Winter Competitions, go to the "Competitions - Knockouts" and "Competitions - Leagues" sections.
DRAW FOR BUCKS SHIELD - 11 February 2010
The Draw for the Bucks Shield was made at yesterday's Delegates' Meeting. The first Round matches are due to be played between 28th March and 2nd May. The competition reaches its conclusion on 3rd September when the semi-finals and final are played at The Lambourne Club.
This year, for the first time, when all the matches in a Round have been played, there is a re-draw to determine the next round opponents. The first of the two Clubs "out of the hat" has the Home venue. In order to retain Home advantage the Home Club must contact their opponent to offer dates by a set date - after this date whichever Club makes initial contact may claim the Home advantage (please see the Rules for clarification).
For the first Round Draw, the dates for the Rounds and the Rules, go to the "Competitions - Knockouts" section.
GPS MEASURING DEVICES RULING - 8 February 2010
A reminder of the position regarding Distance Measuring Devices:
COUNTY COMPETITIONS:
At the B.C.L.G.A. Executive Meeting on 3rd September 2008 it was agreed to allow the use of GPS and other measuring devices in competitions:-
"In competitions a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect her play (e.g. gradient, windspeed, temperature, etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used."
N.B. This new ruling came into effect for competitions starting from 1st October 2009. Their use is not allowed in the County Championships or County Week or ANY JUNIOR COMPETITIONS.
EWGA RULING:
Also a reminder that as from 1st January 2010 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.
EWGA NEWS OF HARRIET - 3 February 2010
Well done to Harriet Beasley who is mentioned in despatches in the EWGA Newsletter, published on 2nd February. Complete with photograph the following article appears:-
" Woburn's Harriet Beasley was pipped on the 20th hole in the final of the First Flight competition of the Doherty/Jones Challenge Cup tournament at Coral Ridge Country Club, Fort Lauderdale - the third event in Florida's Orange Blossom Tour for lady amateurs. Harriet was among a group of Sterling University students playing on the tour. "
The only disappointing part of Harriet's trip was the fact that the first half was spent in waterproofs! Harriet is now back in England, about to return to Sterling for the second semester of her second year at the University.
To sign up to receive electronically the EWGA Newsletters, go to the Home page of the EWGA website:
Click Here:- www.englishwomensgolf.org
PAST CAPTAINS' SECTION - 24 January 2010
A new section has been added to the website "Past Captains" which gives details of the Buckinghamshire Lady Captains' Golfing Society. Whilst this is not part of the BCLGA there are a large number of ladies in the county who are members of the Society as it is open to all Past Captains of clubs affiliated to Bucks.
The section gives contact details for the Society and information of the Meetings and Matches held throughout the year, along with Application Forms for all the events.
COMPETITION ENTRY FORMS - 24 January 2010
The Entry Forms for all this year's Competitions and Meetings can be downloaded from the website.
KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS:
The Forms for the Knockout competitions can be found on the "Fixtures" page. The closing dates for the Summer Competitions are:
- Challenge Cup and Rose Bowl: 23rd February
- Summer Greensomes: 1st March
N.B. The matches for the above three competitions and the Bucks Shield and Champion of Champions, start on 1st April.
MEETINGS:
The Forms for the Meetings can be downloaded either from the "Fixtures" page or the "Competitions Meetings" section. The first event of the year is the Spring Meeting (for all handicaps) at Buckingham Golf Club on Thursday 15th April - the closing date for entries is 7th March.
SENIORS' MATCHES IN 2010 - 24 January 2010
Pat Milliner, the Seniors' Captain, would like to hear from any ladies who would be interested in playing in any of this year's Seniors' Matches. To qualify you need a handicap of under 14 and be 50 years or over on the previous day to the match.
There are League and Friendly matches - the dates and full details are included in the "County Teams" section of the website.
To download an the Application Form:- Click Here
WINTER FOURSOMES UPDATE - 15 January 2010
Due to the prolonged spell of bad weather the following directive was sent on 14th January to the players still involved in the Winter Foursomes knockout competition:-
" The adverse weather conditions have resulted in course closures across the county. Even if the snow melts within the next day or two, which is not forecast, opening the courses may be delayed due to the bad/dangerous ground conditions. An extension will therefore be granted to round 3 which was due to be played by January 19th. This extension is limited to ten days from the day one of the courses where you are members reopens for play. Well draining courses on lower ground may be open several days before those on higher ground and this may mean a change in venue but Executive believe it is paramount to play the matches as soon as the weather and ground conditions permit. "
COUNTY LUNCH CANCELLED - 13 January 2010
The decision has been made to cancel the County Lunch which was due to be held tomorrow at Harewood Downs. Today's snowfall means that we have been finally beaten by the weather.
As there was some respite in the weather at the weekend and beginnining of the week, it was hoped that the Lunch could go ahead and plans were made for the car park to be cleared of snow today. The new snow, which is still falling has had the final say.
The practicalities of trying to arrange another date are such that the Lunch is cancelled rather than postponed to another date.
For those who were waiting for the County Handbook, which would have been distributed at the Lunch today, for the details and Entry Forms of all the Competitions and Meetings for the year ahead, do remember that all this information is already available on the website.
LADY VOLUNTEER REQUIRED - 9 January 2010
Help is required for the County Pre-handicap Girls' Events. The good news is that the Junior Pre-handicap section has grown but this means that with the increase in numbers attending, the Junior Committee are seeking a helping hand from lady members on an ad hoc basis, to assist with supervision on Par 3 Courses giving advise on rules and etiquette.
To download a PDF file of a poster giving more details:- Click Here
If you would like to offer to help out with this worthwhile task, or if you would like to know more about what help is required, please contact:-
Mr Chris Leach
01525 220002
crwleach@btinternet.com
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.
EWGA NEWSLETTER ITEMS - 7 December 2009
Below are items of news extracted from the latest issue of EWGA's monthly electronic newsletter:-
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.
