SUFFOLK LADIES 1st TEAM

Eight of the Suffolk squad travelled to Aldeburgh yesterday for their first game of the season against Aldeburgh men; the friendly was played off scratch and the red tees.

Roger Taylor (3.4) said he had been playing the fixture for 50 years: all the players appreciated the privilege of playing in a match steeped in tradition.

The alterations on the course are heading towards summer completion and look stunning – the roast dinner and deserts lived up to hyped expectation.

A big thank you to Aldeburgh for hosting us so graciously, once again. Next February’s match could well be the highlight of our team calendar!

Emily Evans – Captain

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Jo Miller and Tina Jeary Lost 2&1

Issy McDonald and Zoe Schofield Lost 3&2

Carole Bostock and Melissa Coffey Lost 5&4

Molly Newson and Sophie Kubitzek Won 1 up

2024 1st Team Practice Match v Woodbridge GC Hambro Team

It was cold, but the sky was blue – in parts, and the Woodbridge Heath Course was magnificent.

Sophie Kubitzek and Jasmine Points were first out and fought back after a tentative start to almost win the match on the 18th; they finished with an honourable half.

Alice Barlow and Melissa Coffey were drawn against Ken Coffey, a proud father after Melissa and Alice won by 5 holes.

Georgia Parker and Emily Evans went out last and were up after 7, 3 down after 14, 1 down after 16 but 2 down at the end.

Woodbridge were fabulous hosts furnishing the team with a free full-English before tee off.

1st Team triumphed, Hambro scoring 3 up!

We are looking forward to next year’s match already.

Emily Evans

Vice Captain

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County Training – 23 March ‘24

The second training session of the year took place today. Readers may recall that the weather recently has been very mild for the time of year, even reaching 16/17 degrees! Well ….. today the weather obviously knew the 1st and 2nd team were having a training session at Felixstowe!!! Almost every type of weather arrived – sunshine, warmth, cold, hail, rain and wind!!! Even so all the participants had an enjoyable and fruitful session, focusing on awkward lies, putting and a chipping challenge. All agreed that the chipping was definitely rusty after a long, wet winter!

Thank you, as always, to Andrew Robinson and Sam Forgan for their excellent tuition and enthusiasm and to Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club for hosting us.

Vicki Hunt

President

County Training – 23 March ‘24