A matchplay knockout singles competition for players with a handicap index of 18.5 or more.
Played throughout the summer on various courses throughout the County.
Closing date for entries for 2025 will be 28th February 2025
Winner - Ruth Lambert (Beaconsfield GC) & Runner-Up - Gill Hepsworth (Burnham Beeches GC) with County Captain Susanna Mitterer
This was played between Gill Hepsworth (Burnham Beeches) and Ruth Lambert (Beaconsfield) at Hazlemere Golf Club on Tues 8th October.
Teeing off directly behind the Challenge Cup Final, it was nip and tuck for the first few holes, with Gill winning the 1st hole, then Ruth winning the 2nd. On the third, Gill chipped in for a thrilling Par 3, matched by a long putt from Ruth. Gill almost chipped in again on the 5th which would’ve been a birdie.
Despite dire predictions of rain all afternoon, we luckily escaped with only a couple of short showers – although one rain shower was of biblical proportions whilst the ladies were trying to putt on the 12th.
In the end, Ruth’s steady long game gave her the success, and Ruth became the worthy winner on the 15th – beating Gill by 4 & 3.
Helen Pettifer BCLGA Vice County Captain and Linda Fletcher Lady Captain (Hazlemere GC) walked with the match.
Players, caddies and officials then sat down to a lovely afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and scones followed by the presentation of the prizes and the trophies by BCLGA County Captain, Susanna Mitterer.
Thanks go to Chris Evans for standing in at the last minute for acting as referee and to the staff of Hazlemere for hosting the final and their generous hospitality.
Helen Pettifer
2020 - Competition was cancelled due to Covid 19.