VICE-PRESIDENTS' CUP - FINAL

NEWQUAY GOLF CLUB

WEDNESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER

WINNER – MAGGIE HOLMES (CARLYON BAY) with finalist MO HAMMOND (Falmouth)

The final of the Vice Presidents' Cup between Maggie Holmes (Carlyon Bay) and Mo Hammond (Falmouth) was played in fair conditions. In a game of quality, Mo in receipt of 2 shots had a good start and was 3 up after 5 holes. However Maggie turned the deficit to 2 at the turn and went on to win the 10^th , 12^th and 13^th to go 1 up, the 14^th was halved and conceding a shot Maggie won the 15^th and ended the match on the 16^th winning 3&2.

This is the 1^st time Carlyon Bay have won this competition. Congratulations Maggie!

To reach the Final, in Division 1, Mo beat Kim Mundy (Truro), Debbie B-Harding (W.C) and Linda Dinford (Mul) and in Division 2, Maggie beat Sara Taylor (L'wiel), Sarah Hynes (B&NC) & Maggie Ware (C.Ft.)

TAMAR TROPHY

TEHIDY PARK V.EXETER

AT EXETER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – SUNDAY, 25TH OCTOBER 2009

TEHIDY REGAIN TROPHY!

In fine weather Tehidy Park (winners of the Gammon Trophy) defeated Exeter (winners of the Still Cup) 6/1. This returning match was a complete reversal of the result of the inaugural match held at Tehidy in the Spring. It is hoped this will become an annual fixture between Devon and Cornwall.

Tehidy Park Team: Nikki Hodge, Chris Williams, Gloria Sandow, Lyn Brookes, Hilary Wood, Pat MacMichael and Shirley Clark.

A great result Away! Well done Tehidy!

CORNWALL COUNTY LADY VETS V. 2ND TEAM

TRURO GOLF CLUB, SUNDAY, 11TH OCTOBER 2009

This annual friendly match was played in fine conditions and resulted in a win for the 2^nd Team 5/2. There were 7 matches of 4 BBB, each played in fine spirit.

LEAGUE DIVISIONS 2010

Division 1: Falmouth, Newquay, Tehidy Park, St. Enodoc, Launceston, Truro.

Division 2: Bude, West Cornwall, Looe, Mullion, Perranporth, Killiow

Division 3: Carlyon Bay, St.Austell, Lanhydrock, Whitsand Bay, China Fleet, Trevose, St. Mellion

Mini League: Porthpean

LEAGUE TABLE 2009– DIVISION 1

LEAGUE TABLE 2009– DIVISION 2

LEAGUE TABLE 2009 – DIVISION 3

JUBILEE COMPETITION - CALIFORNIA SCRAMBLE

CHINA FLEET - WEDNESDAY, 23RD SEPTEMBER

Winning Team

Sara Taylor,Lou McCartney & Heather Tilsley with County Captain Sue Ofield

PROCEEDS IN AID OF the PRECIOUS LIVES APPEAL

33 teams of 3 took part in this final County Competition of the year and in spite of intermittent showers some very good scores were returned. £712 was raised for the Precious Lives Appeal, the Charity chosen by County Captain Sue Ofield.This sum will be carried forward to next year when the Jubilee will be held at St.Enodoc. There were 8 gross ”2s” each winning 15 balls.

CVLCGA AUTUMN MEETING

TRURO GOLF CLUB - 21ST SEPTEMBER 2009

CUP WINNERS

Bartlett Cup – Antoinette Richards (W.C'wall), Hancock Salver 1^st Silver, Sandra Neale (Looe), Truscott Cup 1^st Bronze, Rosemary Feiradend (L'ston), McPherson Claret, Sylvia Hatton (Truro) & Parry Salver (best vv) Liz Rawlinson (L'ston)

In excellent weather 99 Members enjoyed a successful Autumn Meeting at Truro.

Championship Winners

Silver - Pauline Meredith (St.Enodoc) and Bronze - Monica Keech – (Bude & N.C.)

GAMMON TROPHY FINAL

TREVOSE GOLF CLUB – Sunday, 20^th SEPTEMBER

GAMMON TROPHY WINNERS 2009 - Tehidy Park for the 7^th Time!

Team members

Shirley Clark,Clare Solomon, Lyn Brookes, Hilary Wood, Gloria Sandow,Chris Williams, Rachael Phillips, Captain Caroline Phillips, Nikki Hodge & PatMacMichael

On a glorious day, defending title holders Tehidy Park defeated Perranporth 5½/1½ at Trevose and in so doing, set the record, by winning this scratch club team event for the 7^th time since the inauguration in 1970. The final score does not reflect the quality of play from both sides and how closely the matches were fought. The 1^st 2 matches went down the 19^th. Rachael Phillips was dormy 2 up at 17 but Jan fought back and with a birdie at 18 and she finally won with a 4 down 19. Fiona was 3 down at one stage but again came back with a birdie thrust only to lose on the 19^th. Two other matches ended on the 18^th so the final was tightly contested.

Well done Tehidy for the Record!

AUTUMN MEETING - DIVISION 1

NEWQUAY GOLF CLUB - THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2009

HEATHER HUNTER (Whitsand Bay) WINNER OF THE HANDICAP CUP and AGGREGATE CUP WINNER – JANE BARRINGTON (P'Porth) with County President Barbara Robson

On a glorious Autumn day 44 players from 15 Clubs took part in this event for players up to 20 Handicap. The northerly wind made conditions tricky but there were some good scores. Congratulations to Jane Barrington who wins the aggregate cup for the 3^rd time! & Jan Teague on winning the Scratch for the 2^nd year running! There were 5 gross “2s” each winning 6 balls

CORNWALL SENIORS. V. 2ND TEAM

ST. AUSTELL GOLF CLUB, SUNDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER 2009

This annual friendly match was played in fine conditions and resulted in a win for the 2^nd Team 2½/1½ . There were 4 matches of 4 BBB, each played in fine spirit. Sandwiches were provided afterwards and the day was enjoyed by all.

AUTUMN MEETING - DIVISION II - LAUNCESTON GOLF CLUB – THURSDAY, 3RD SEPTEMBER 2009

HANDICAP WINNER

ANNETTE EWINGS - Porthpean

with WINNER OF THE AGGREGATE CUP

DAIWI BURLEY – KILLIOW AND COUNTY CAPTAIN SUE OFIELD

On a day of wind and showers 48 players from 12 Clubs took part in Div. II Autumn Meeting for players with handicaps from 21 – 36. This resulted in a resounding win (by 8 shots) for Annette Ewings (Porthpean) who played 6 under her handicap. The Aggregate Cup for the best net in the Spring and Autumn Meetings went to Daiwi Burley (Killiow) who also won 1^st Scratch. Due to the difficult conditions the competition was reduction only. There were 2 gross 2s each receiving 21 balls.

SCRATCH

GROSS

2^nd TEAM MATCHES V. WILTSHIRE at KINGSDOWN and V. DORSET at YEOVIL -14^th - 15^th AUGUST

2^nd County Team:

Suzanne Courtney, Sara Taylor, Lynn Saget, Kirsty Hopkins, Jan Harrison, Bev Van and Sam Giles with County Vice-Captain Jean Reed

Cornwall played their 1^st inter-county match against Wiltshire in fine weather. Although they lost 6/3 many of the matches were decided on the 18^th green. The team went on to play Dorset at Yeovil and also lost 6/3. After losing the morning foursomes 2/1, the singles were hard fought. A notable mention, 14 year old Samantha Giles was 4 down after 6 holes, but she bravely clawed her way back to win on the last green! Sadly Cornwall will not be in the final to defend the Shield they won in the inaugural event last year.

DETAILS

The semi-finals of the Gammon Trophy were played in fine conditions. Defending title holders Tehidy Park defeated Falmouth at St.Austell 5/2 and Perranporth just pipped Newquay at Tehidy Park 4/3. The final between Tehidy Park and Perranporth will be played at Trevose Golf Club on Sunday, 20^th September at 12.00 Noon.

FLAG DAY SALVERS

ST. AUSTELL GOLF CLUB – 3^rd AUGUST 2009

WINNERS

JANET THOMAS & PAULINE CLIFTON (FALMOUTH)

In driving rain a small field of 38 pairs from 12 Clubs took part in this four-ball competition which was founded by Muriel Roskrow in 1960. She gave the salvers to raise funds for the County. The Flag was hoisted and this event has been held ever since at St. Austell. The scores generally reflected the conditions but Janet Thomas and Pauline Clifton (Falmouth) played well to pip Jill Simmons & Pat MacMichael, the winners for the last 2 years by 1 point. There were 4 “2s” each receiving 17 balls.

INTER-CLUB HANDICAP SHIELD

(Handicaps 21-36)

MULLION GOLF CLUB – 2ND JULY 2009

SHIELD WINNERS NEWQUAY

GILLIAN CHOAK,CHRISTINE CUMMINS, TRISH POYNER & KAY WILLETTS WITH CAPTAIN WENDY KENNEDY

WINNER OF ANDREWS BOWL

TRISH POYNER - NEWQUAY

After a rain delayed start 4 players from 22 Clubs took part in this Competition for players from 21 – 36 handicap. The Shield is awarded to the Club with the 3 best net aggregate scores. Newquay swept the board, not only winning the Shield narrowly from home Club Mullion but also Trish Poyner who won the Andrews Bowl (Scratch cup) to be Bronze Champion. With gross 91 and net 67 she played 8 under her handicap as the CSS went up to 75. 2^nd placed for the Shield were Mullion losing on the 4^th player count back and Falmouth were 3rd. There were 4 “2s” each winning 19 balls.

SOUTH-WEST INTER-COUNTY MATCH WEEK

BRISTOL & CLIFTON GOLF CLUB – GLOS - 22ND– 26TH JUNE

Team: Back row: Judith Ryder, Nikki Hodge, Jan Teague, Samantha Giles, Micah Carroll, Sara Taylor, Michelle Burgess, front row, Vice-Captain Jean Reed, Captain Sue Ofield, President Barbara Robson, Champion Sarah-Jane Boyd and Liz Bird

Sarah-Jane Boyd and Nikki Hodge

who received their County Colours

5^th and Final Day: This was Cornwall's last match against Dorset and wet weather clothing was needed for the foursomes which ended 2/1 up to Cornwall at lunch. The weather improved in the afternoon. Wins coming from Samantha and stalwart Judith. This was Sarah-Jane's first loss in her singles to a star player. Finally Cornwall just lost the match 5/4. County Champion Sarah-Jane and oldest team member Judith Ryder played 36 holes for the five days (10 Matches) Sarah-Jane won 5½ points, Judith 5, and debutant Samantha 4½ out of 7. Well done! County Colours were awarded to Sarah-Jane and Nikki Hodge. It was a good week with a fine team spirit. With new young blood the future is looking rosy for Cornwall! Gloucestershire will represent the South West at the County Finals in September.

Final Results: Gloucestershire: 5, Somerset: 3½ Dorset: 3 Devon: 2 Cornwall: 1 Wiltshire: ½

4^th Day Thursday: It was cool and cloudy for the morning foursomes. Once again the 3 matches ended on the 18^th and all 3 were halved. Judith and Jan playing for the 1^st time together were 2 down at the 17^th but won the last 2 holes. A great comeback! Sun came out for the singles. Unbeaten Sarah-Jane halved against Somerset County Champion Donna also Nikki Hodge. Judith Ryder in fine form won in style so the result rested on the final pair and Liz Bird claimed her match on the 16^th and the final result was a halved match! Last Day Tomorrow Cornwall play Dorset.

Other Counties:Dorset beat Wiltshire 5½/3½ . Gloucestershire beat Devon 7/2

3^rd Day Wednesday: The hot & sunny conditions is making the course hard and bouncy. Cornwall took on Wiltshire and the foursomes resulted 1½/1½. In the singles there was a fine win for Sarah-Jane, who has yet to be defeated and also for Judith Ryder. With remaining matches lost it was all up to 14 year old Samantha who played a girl a year younger. She was up most of the way but lost 15 & 16 to be 1 down on 17 but won the last 2 holes to claim her match and the overall match against Wiltshire was halved! Tomorrow Cornwall play Somerset.

Other Counties: Glos. beat Somerset 5½ /3½. Dorset beat Devon 5/4

2^nd Day Tuesday: Overcast but warm conditions heralded the morning foursomes. Sara Taylor and 14 year old Samantha Giles made their debut playing for the County. Against a very strong home team Cornwall did well to halve the 1^st match but lost the other 2 to be trailing 2½/½ at lunch. The wind got up and the sun shone for the singles. Sarah-Jane had a fine win over Jo Hodge and Samantha also took the honours. Gloucestershire were just the better team with 3 + handicap players who are in the home international side. It was a good day and spirits are still high! Tomorrow Cornwall play Wiltshire.

Other Counties: Devon beat Wiltshire 8½/½ Somerset:5 Dorset:4

1^st Day Monday: Warm and benign conditions prevailed for the 1^st day of the 6 Counties Match Week. Cornwall met Devon in their 1^st encounter. Somerset played Wiltshire and defending champions Dorset took on Gloucestershire. The 3 morning foursomes between Cornwall and Devon all resulted in a half. In the 1^st match Cornwall were 4 up at the turn but Devon fought back to square it. Judith and Micah had a great battle neither side being more than 2 up at any stage and Nikki & Michelle who were 3 down early on also fought back to end on the 18th. The afternoon singles went Devon's way. Wins coming from Sarah-Jane and Liz Bird. The last match between Judith and Jo was of high quality. Judith was 3 down early on but fought back and was 1 down at the turn but went one up at the 11^th only to lose the 12^th & 13^th and the match ended on the 16^th green. Cornwall play Gloucestershire tomorrow.

Other Counties, Somerset beat Wiltshire 6/3 and Gloucestershire beat Dorset 5/4

BARON ROSE BOWL

WEST CORNWALL GOLF CLUB – THURSDAY, 11TH JUNE 2009

WINNERS OF THE BARON ROSE BOWL

JUDITH RYDER AND WENDY INCH

WEST CORNWALL

In sunny conditions 3 pairs from 20 Clubs took part in this 36 holes Medal Foursomes competition. The scores generally reflected the conditions. Home pair, Judith and Wendy, had an outstanding morning round of 67 followed by 77 in the afternoon which was a 3 stroke margin from runners-up Michelle Burgess and Sue Phillips (Newquay) on the last 18 holes. After more than 30 years in County Golf this is the 1^st time Judith has won this event. Well done to you both!

WINNERS of the TEAM TROPHY

PERRANPORTH

Jenny Potter, Jane Barrington, Vera Eade, Jo Rysdale, Jan Teague and Captain Vicky Lee-Comyn

DIVISION I SPRING MEETING

PERRANPORTH GOLF CLUB - 21ST MAY 2009

WINNER – NIKKI HODGE – TEHIDY PARK

with COUNTY PRESIDENT BARBARA ROBSON

On a sunny but breezy day 36 players took part in Division I Spring Meeting for handicaps up to 20. The CSS went up 1 to 73. There were 2 twos each receiving 17 balls.

CORNWALL VETS' LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION

SPRING MEETING – KILLIOW GOLF CLUB – 18TH MAY 2009

CUP WINNERS - JANE STEDMAN, MARY JONES & ANN CLEMO with President Jean Rowling

There was a very good entry for this year's Spring Meeting. 97 Ladies battled in strong winds but fortunately it stayed dry. The management and catering at Killiow was excellent and players enjoyed the new venue.

In their first match of the year Cornwall defeated Devon 5/2 at Newguay! Well done!

WINNER OF THE CLERK CUP

DI. SOBEY – LOSTWITHIEL with County President Barbara Robson

The Bronze and Copper divisions were combined this year in the County Spring Meeting and 54 ladies from 16 Clubs took part in good weather apart from a heavy shower that caught the later entrants. Some good scores were posted and well done to Di Sobey who just pipped last years' winner Linda Brooks on the last 9 holes. There were 8 “2”s each receiving 15 balls.

CORNWALL LADIES CAPTAINS’ SOCIETY

SPRING MEETING - TRETHORNE GOLF CLUB - 20TH APRIL

LADIES CHAMPION 2009

SARAH-JANE BOYD

TRURO

WINNER AT ST.ENODOC GOLF CLUB

for the 2^nd time in 3 years.

WINNER OF THE ADVANCED PLATE

(1ST ROUND LOSERS)

JAN TEAGUE

PERRANPORTH

WINNER OF THE PLATE

(2ND 16 QUALIFIERS)

BEV VANN

ST. ENODOC

WESTERN MORNING NEWS CUP -ST. ENODOC

Jean Tatam, Bev Vann, Meg Godfrey, Sue Ofield and Sarah Sandercock with Captain Larry Barnecutt

Winners

Elaine and Simon Harper (St. Austell)

with County Captain Sue Ofield