BURGHLEY LADIES GOLF

What a fantastic day it was to gather friends for a delightful round of golf under the glorious sunshine! We had 80 enthusiastic ladies come together, forming teams of four, many of them proudly sporting team colours that made them easy to spot around the course.

Chris Harrison-Smith had the honour of seeing off the players from the 1st tee, while Javan Argent did the same from the 10th tee. Their cheerful banter set a joyful tone for the day. A big thank you to both gents for their lively send-offs!

Stephanie Crook did an amazing job organising the day. She ensured delicious cakes and refreshing beverages were waiting at the halfway houses and added a fun twist to the game by making the 18th hole an all-to-count. This certainly made us focus! A thank you goes out to our halfway house bakers and greeters—Ann Harrison-Smith, Helen Pollard, Janet Roberts, and Vivienne Swift—who rejuvenated us with their warm smiles and treats, giving us the energy boost we needed for the second half.

Margaret Middleton and Elspeth Irvine, our raffle queens, were in top form, raising an impressive £390. An additional £20 was collected from the halfway houses, all for this year’s charity, Friends of Stamford Hospital. Great job, ladies!

As we made our way back into the clubhouse, we were warmly greeted by the bar staff, ready to serve refreshing drinks to all the possibly dehydrated players. Their cheerful service was just what we needed after a challenging round. A huge thank you to the bar staff for keeping us hydrated and happy!

In addition to the drinks, the catering staff had prepared a delightful buffet of cold meats and fresh salads. The spread was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, providing the perfect post-game nourishment. Thank you for taking such great care of all the ladies!

This week, our greenkeepers had quite the task on their hands as the irrigation system failed, making the greens trickier than ever. A huge thank you to the team for all their hard work! With the greens being extra challenging, our balls had a mind of their own, rolling right off the back and making us rethink our usual strategies. Even with these hurdles, we still had some fantastic winners, which were checked by Drew Farrell. We are always grateful for the support from the Pro-Shop!

Deep thoughts from Lady Captain Karen Collins
and Club Captain Steve Coultas

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1st Winners
Chris Bennett (28), Nicola Elphick (18), Roz Fridholm (26) & Karen Gillett (23)
86 Points
Representing Clubs Gedney Hill & Sutton Bridge

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2nd Winners
Myra Landsburgh (18), Joyce Fisher (26), Elaine Williams (28) & Vanessa Morris (25)
85 Points
Representing Clubs Milton & Nene Park

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3rd Winners
Karen Ivens (26), Caroline Hall (15), Maggie Crisp (18) & Judy Hendry (17)
83 Points
Representing Club Nene Park

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4th Winners
Janet Metcalfe (29), Elaine Fares (23), Shirley Simpson (15) & Sara Gadsby (26)
82 Points
Representing Clubs Burghley Park & Elton Furze

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5th Winners
Lynda Fitches (21), Patricia Whittamore (13), Carole Kane (16) & Androulla Lloyd (25)
82 Points
Representing Clubs Rutland Water, Elton Furze & Whittlebury Park

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Nearest the 3rd Pin

Heather Barnes

Lingdale Golf Club

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Nearest the 9th Pin

Sue Taylor

Stoke Rochford Golf Club