BURGHLEY LADIES GOLF: LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY AWAY

Kibworth Golf Club hosted a fantastic exchange day with us on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, and it was a smashing success. 47 ladies came out to tackle the challenging course. Our fabulous Lady Captain Karen did a fantastic job organising the event. The day began bright and early, with Karen and Vivienne Swift providing a warm welcome to all the participants. They set the perfect tone by greeting everyone with a glass of champagne and a delightful selection of pastries.

A coach packed with 38 lively ladies, all joyfully catching up with each other, made its way to Kibworth. The narrow entrance road presented a challenge when a car and van, parked opposite each other, blocked the way. But no worries! Natalie Jones sprang into action, quickly finding the plumber and getting the van moved so they could reach the club. Thanks to her quick thinking, everyone arrived in time for a cuppa and to meet up with the ladies who had driven themselves. Bit of drama to kickstart the day!

Pete Collins, the ever-supportive husband of our lady captain, organised the teams for the day while Karen diligently prepared the cards. Thanks to Karen's attention to detail, we enjoyed full handicap allowances, which was a delightful relief given Kibworth's notably higher slope rating compared to Burghley! Her careful planning truly made all the difference and kept everyone in high spirits. Meanwhile, our Vice Captain, Michelle Powell, expertly managed the incoming cards, checking scores and keeping the leaderboard.

The Kibworth ladies gave us a playful hint about their course by leaving ball retrievers for each team. And boy, were they needed! The course featured ponds and ditches that even the best golfers found themselves navigating. It was fantastic to hear cheers as balls rolled into the holes on those fast greens. The camaraderie was noticeable, with teams sharing picnics and supplies to keep everyone energised. What a delightful day of golf and friendship!