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Lincolnshire played Yorkshire at Holme Hall yesterday in a season opening friendly match.  Ellie Haughton and Courtney Martland played singles and both battled hard with Ellie narrowly losing on the 17th against a plus four handicapper, and Courtney securing victory on the 18th after being one down with three to play.   Our top foursomes pairing of Izzy Haughton and Hattie Dow was up against it from the first hole, but Jade Baker and Emelia Roach led throughout their match and played brilliant solid golf to win on the 16th.  Bethany Gough and Neve Begley didn’t get off to a great start but despite being 5 down early on they battled back to all square after the 17th.  It really was a grandstand finish as Bethany holed a putt from off the green to take an unlikely victory and for Lincolnshire to achieve a rare win against Yorkshire.  

Congratulations to the whole team and thanks to Holme hall for their hospitality.  All the 

players talked about how good the greens were and I’m delighted that we could show off a fab Lincolnshire course to our Yorkshire neighbours. 

Thanks as ever to all our supporters who enjoyed a cracking finale, and I hope to see everyone at the county championships at belton park in May.

On the 6th November 2023  we hosted our AGM at Woodhall Spa National Golf Centre, where we welcomed 87 ladies from 26 clubs across the county.  

We were sad to say farewell to 5 members of our Executive Committee,   Barbara Haycox, retiring President, Cindy Ireland, retiring Treasurer, Sheilah Mitchell, retiring Chairman, Helen Grinham and Margaret Yelland, retiring County Representatives.  We thank them all for their loyal and committed service to the LWGA.

However,  we were delighted to confirm that Terry Macarthy has been appointed as County President, as well as her duties as Handicap Advisor, Sandy Bushby from Burghley Park who has taken over as Chairman of the LWGA, Polly Pike from Waltham Windmill,  who has taken over as Treasurer,  Angie Francis, from Kenwick Park and Jules Palmer, from Blankney,  who are appointed as County Representatives.  We extend a warm welcome to them on to the Executive Committee and wish them all well in their new roles.

President’s Day Texas Scramble played on 1st October at Lincoln Golf  Club.

After late replacements due to illness a total of 12 teams , consisting of 2 Ladies and 2 LGGS members competed despite the rainy conditions.

A great day enjoyed by all. Thank you to all who played, helpers and supporters.

Thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets raising over £200.00 being split between the Lincoln Lady Captain’s Charity and the LGGS.

Thanks also to David Middleton & Ping for provision of prizes and Lincoln Golf Club for hosting the event.

Winning score 56.4 - Erin Cass, Isabelle Harriyanto, Louise Emberson & Mandy Moore (Cleethorpes)

Best Gross 69 - Courtney Martland, Gina Mitchell, Bethany Gough & Darcey Myers (Lincoln, Spalding Belton Woods) OCB

Also in the prizes- Alison Johns, Evie Suckling, Lindsey Ginny, Megan Bussell, Bella Lowery, Susan Smith, Suzan Patten, Birdie Dawson, Susan Fisher, Sienna Shear & Abigail Scott.

Congratulations to Spalding Golf Club for winning the Ian Burfoot Trophy in the 2023 Taskers Competition.

The final was played at Beeston Fields and Spalding won 4-3 in a close fought battle against Lingdale Golf Club Ladies.

The Taskers Trophy is open to all Golf Clubs for Gents and Ladies and all proceeds are given to the appropriate County's Junior Section.

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the LWGA will be held at the Woodhall Spa Conference Centre on Monday 6th November 2023 commencing at 10.30.

Coffee/team will be served from 10.00 a.m.